Jay Hernandez
A Mexican-American actor from Michoacán, raised in Los Angeles, Jay Hernandez broke through as the romantic lead in the teen drama 'Crazy/Beautiful' (2001) and gained wider notice in Eli Roth's horror hit 'Hostel' (2005). He played the Joker's partner Chato Santana, El Diablo, in 'Suicide Squad' (2016) and voiced a role in 'Toy Story 4' (2019), before headlining the reboot series 'Magnum P.I.' (2018). Handsome and easygoing, he has moved between romance, horror, action and comedy. A charismatic leading and supporting player with broad genre range.
Jay Hernandez
29 Movies
8 Series
A Mexican-American actor from Michoacán, raised in Los Angeles, Jay Hernandez broke through as the romantic lead in the teen drama 'Crazy/Beautiful' (2001) and gained wider notice in Eli Roth's horror hit 'Hostel' (2005). He played the Joker's partner Chato Santana, El Diablo, in 'Suicide Squad' (2016) and voiced a role in 'Toy Story 4' (2019), before headlining the reboot series 'Magnum P.I.' (2018). Handsome and easygoing, he has moved between romance, horror, action and comedy. A charismatic leading and supporting player with broad genre range.
Movies
Plays Bonnie’s Dad (voice)
Toy Story 5
2026
Plays Bonnie’s Dad (voice)
Toy Story 4
2019
Plays Diablo
Suicide Squad
2016
Plays Jessie Harkness
Bad Moms
2016
Plays Marine
Joy Ride
2001
Plays Paxton
Hostel: Part II
2007
Plays Paxton
Hostel
2006
Plays Rodriguez
Bright
2017
Plays Joaquin 'Wack' Campos
The Rookie
2002
Plays Dalton
Torque
2004
Plays Jessie Harkness
A Bad Moms Christmas
2017
Plays Jake
Quarantine
2008
Plays Keith Perez
Ladder 49
2004
Plays Sergeant Reyes
Max
2015
Plays Eddie Hatcher
Takers
2010
Plays Dominick Pezzulo
World Trade Center
2006
Plays Brian Chavez
Friday Night Lights
2004
Plays Javier Villareal
Lakeview Terrace
2008
Plays Erali
Nomad: The Warrior
2005
Plays Carlos Nuñez
Crazy/Beautiful
2001
Plays James
LOL
2012
Plays Carlito Brigante
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
2005
Plays Pablo
Live!
2007
Plays JB Peña
The Long Game
2024
Plays Ozzy
Nothing Like the Holidays
2008
Plays Dean
The Night Is Young
2018
Plays Junior Morales
American Son
2008
TV Shows
Director
Plays Thomas Magnum
Magnum P.I.
2018
Plays Antonio Lopez
Hang Time
1995
Plays Carlos Green
Six Degrees
2006
Plays Daniel Acosta
Gang Related
2014
Plays Curtis Pryce
Scandal
2012
Plays Dimitri Havelock
The Expanse
2015
Plays Jay Hernandez (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Thomas Magnum
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Latest Trailers
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Toy Story 5
Full Filmography
Toy Story 5
Bonnie’s Dad (voice)
2026
Film
The Long Game
JB Peña
2024
Film
Hawaii Five-0
Thomas Magnum · 1 episode
2019–2020
TV
BoJack Horseman
Jay Hernandez (voice) · 1 episode
2019
TV
Toy Story 4
Bonnie’s Dad (voice)
2019
Film
Magnum P.I.
Thomas Magnum · 96 episodes
2018–
TV
The Night Is Young
Dean
2018
Film
Scandal
Curtis Pryce · 7 episodes
2017
TV
Bright
Rodriguez
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jay Hernandez and where are they from?
Jay Hernandez is 48 years old, born on February 20, 1978 in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.
What are the most famous roles of Jay Hernandez?
Jay Hernandez is best known for roles in Suicide Squad, Toy Story 4, Bright.
How many movies has Jay Hernandez been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Jay Hernandez has appeared in 29 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Jay Hernandez's first movie?
The career of Jay Hernandez began with Living the Life (2000).
What is Jay Hernandez's most recent movie or series?
Jay Hernandez's most recent release is Toy Story 5, which premiered on June 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Jay Hernandez appeared in?
On television, Jay Hernandez has appeared in BoJack Horseman, The Expanse, Hawaii Five-0, Scandal.
Does Jay Hernandez have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jay Hernandez's upcoming work includes: The Revenge of La Llorona (2027).
Jay Hernandez
1978-02-20 · Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
Javier Manuel Hernandez Jr. (born February 20, 1978) is a Mexican-born American actor and fashion model. After making his television debut in NBC's Hang Time, Hernandez made his film debut opposite Kirsten Dunst in the romantic drama Crazy/Beautiful (2001). He has since starred in numerous films, including Friday Night Lights (2004), Hostel (2005), Bad Moms (2016), and as Chato Santana / El Diablo in Suicide Squad (2016). He portrays Thomas Magnum in the CBS reboot of Magnum P.I.Jay Hernandez, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.