★ HOW OLD IS JAY HERNANDEZ?
Jay Hernandez is 48 years old, born February 20, 1978 in MX · Pisces.
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About
Jay Hernandez built a two-decade film and TV career playing everything from a biker to a supernatural anti-hero to a private investigator. Born in Mexico on February 20, 1978, he broke through opposite Kirsten Dunst in Crazy/Beautiful, then anchored the CBS reboot of Magnum P.I. from 2018 to 2024. A Pisces who works across genre—action thrillers, comedies, prestige drama—with equal ease.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jay Hernandez is an actor who emerged in the early 2000s as a reliable supporting presence across film and television. Born February 20, 1978, in Mexico, he became a U.S.-based performer whose breakthrough was opposite Kirsten Dunst in the romantic drama Crazy/Beautiful (2001). He went on to star in Torque (2004), Friday Night Lights (2004), and the horror film Hostel (2005), then pivoted to comedy and superhero work—Bad Moms (2016) and Suicide Squad (2016), where he played Chato Santana / El Diablo. From 2018 to 2024, he led the CBS television series Magnum P.I., a reboot that anchored his TV presence for six seasons. As a Pisces, he carries the sign's fluid adaptability across genre, genre-hopping without losing credibility. His life-path number is 11, often associated with intuition and creative vision. Actors perform, record, and build careers across media formats—film, television, and increasingly digital platforms.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Hernandez's early career began in television; he made his debut on NBC's Hang Time before transitioning to film. This trajectory from network TV to theatrical releases positioned him as a working actor rather than an overnight discovery, establishing a foundation for the middle-tier roles that defined his 2000s output.
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Trivia
- He played a dual role in his breakthrough: Crazy/Beautiful paired him opposite Kirsten Dunst in a romance centered on class and family tension.
- His villainous turn as El Diablo in Suicide Squad (2016) gave him a superhero-franchise credit before anchoring his own TV series.
- Magnum P.I. (2018–2024) marked his longest continuous television role, making him the face of the CBS reboot for six seasons.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jay Hernandez?
- Jay Hernandez is 48 years old (born February 20, 1978).
- When is Jay Hernandez's birthday?
- Jay Hernandez was born on February 20, 1978.
- What is Jay Hernandez's zodiac sign?
- Jay Hernandez is a Pisces, born February 20, 1978.
- What is Jay Hernandez's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jay Hernandez was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Jay Hernandez from?
- Jay Hernandez is from MX.
- What does Jay Hernandez do?
- Jay Hernandez is a actor.
- Is Jay Hernandez still alive?
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