American actor
Jay Hayden
Born Jonathan Hayden
Alma mater University of Vermont Occupation Actor Years active 2007–present Spouse
Children 2
Jonathan Hayden is an American actor.[ 2] He is best known for his work in the ABC comedy-drama series The Catch (2016–17) and the Grey's Anatomy spinoff Station 19 , both produced by Shondaland . He also has a recurring role in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend .
Early life and education
Hayden was born in Northfield, Vermont ,[ 1] and is of half-Irish and half-Korean descent.[ 3] He won a soccer scholarship to the University of Vermont , where he was an English major but realized that acting was his primary interest; he moved to Los Angeles after graduation to pursue an acting career.[ 3]
Career
In film, Hayden had a major role in The House Bunny (2008)[ 1] and the lead role in the 2011 horror film State of Emergency .[ 4] He has since appeared in Wild Oats and the sports comedy Undrafted (both 2016).[ 1]
On TV, he starred in the Hulu comedy mockumentary series Battleground in 2012.[ 5] He had a regular role on The Catch ,[ 6] [ 7] and recurring roles on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and SEAL Team .[ 1] [ 8] He was a series regular in the Grey's Anatomy spinoff Station 19 from 2018 to 2024.[ 1] [ 9]
His TV commercial appearances include the Amazon Kindle Mayday ads.[ 10]
In September 2024, Deadline announced Hayden will play Agent Tyler Booth in FBI: International .[ 11]
Other work
Hayden is co-owner of David Vincent, a construction company.[ 3]
Personal life
Hayden married actress Nikki Danielle Moore in June 2005; they were divorced in 2021. They have a son and a daughter.[ 12]
Filmography
Film
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2008
Spring Break Massacre
Rob
The Agent
Paul Goodman
Short film
The House Bunny
Kip
2009
New Hope Manor
Marty
2011
Sweet Illusions
Max
Short film
A Warrior's Heart
J.P. Jones
State of Emergency
Jim
2012
Relativity
Carl
[citation needed ]
2015
Testing
Eddie
Short film
2016
It's Us
Nelson
Blake Chandler: Psychic Investigator
Blake Chandler
Short film
Monolith
Roy Lacombe
Undrafted
Vinnie
Wild Oats
Chip
2017
Playing It Straight
Kevin
Short film
2018
001LithiumX
State Clerk
Television
References
^ a b c d e f "Station 19 Show bios: Jay Hayden" . Disney ABC Press . Archived from the original on March 13, 2018.
^ "Jay Hayden" . TVGuide.com . Retrieved July 23, 2024 .
^ a b c Knobler, Cecily (April 12, 2016). "Catching Up with Jay Hayden" . Television Academy (interview).
^ Turek, Ryan (February 13, 2013). "Image Entertainment Declares a State of Emergency" . Coming Soon . Retrieved July 17, 2023 .
^ Schneider, Michael (February 13, 2012). "Watch My Show: Battleground's JD Walsh and Marc Webb Answer Our Showrunner Survey" . TV Guide . Retrieved July 17, 2023 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2015). "Mireille Enos To Star In Shondaland ABC Pilot 'The Catch' " . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "Jay Hayden, Star of Grey's Anatomy Spin-off Station 19 on DAMAN" . Da Man (interview). April 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2023 .
^ Petski, Denise (August 23, 2017). " 'SEAL Team': Michael Irby, Jay Hayden, Alona Tal Set To Recur In CBS Drama Series" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 7, 2017). " 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff: 'The Catch's Jay Hayden Cast In New Shondaland Series" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "Jay Hayden" . Adfibs . Archived from the original on August 20, 2014.
^ Cordero, Rosy (September 3, 2024). " 'Station 19' Star Jay Hayden Joins 'FBI: International' For Season 4" . Deadline . Retrieved September 10, 2024 .
^ Macke, Johnni (April 27, 2021). "Station 19's Jay Hayden and Wife Nicole Hayden Quietly Split After 14 Years of Marriage" . US Magazine . Retrieved July 17, 2023 .
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