Jonathan Hayden is an American actor. He is best known for his work in the ABC comedy-drama series '' The Catch'' (2016–17) and the ''

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'' spinoff '' Station 19'', both produced by

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. He also has a recurring role in '' Crazy Ex-Girlfriend''.

Early life and education

Hayden was born in Northfield, Vermont, and is of half-Irish and half-Korean descent. He won a soccer scholarship to the

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, 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.

Career

In film, Hayden had a major role in '' The House Bunny'' (2008) and the lead role in the 2011 horror film ''

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''. He has since appeared in '' Wild Oats'' and the sports comedy ''

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'' (both 2016). On TV, he starred in the

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series ''

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'' in 2012. He had a regular role on '' The Catch'', and recurring roles on '' Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'' and '' SEAL Team''. He was a series regular in the ''

'' spinoff '' Station 19'' from 2018 to 2024. His TV commercial appearances include the

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Mayday ads. In September 2024, Deadline announced Hayden will play Agent Tyler Booth in '' FBI: International''.

Other work

Hayden is co-owner of David Vincent, a construction company.

Personal life

Hayden married actress Nikki Danielle Moore in June 2005; they were divorced in 2021. They have a son and a daughter.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hayden, Jay 1987 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Vermont American people of South Korean descent American people of Irish descent University of Vermont alumni People from Northfield, Vermont