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Jason Hervey is a film actor, television actor and screenwriter, born on April 6, 1972 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Jason Hervey is 54 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes University High School.
My Take
Jason Hervey will forever be Wayne Arnold to me, the older brother everyone loved to hate on The Wonder Years. Playing that kind of antagonist as a kid takes real nerve, and he pulled it off with a smirk you couldn't forget. But what earns my respect is the second act: instead of fading like so many child actors, he moved behind the camera as a writer and producer. That pivot, from being watched to running the show, signals someone who understood the business rather than just performing in it. Reinvention is harder than fame, and he managed both.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jason Hervey
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイソン・ハーヴェイ
- Reading
- じぇいそん・はーゔぇい
- Born
- April 6, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / screenwriter / television producer
2. Background
- High school
- University High School
- University
- University High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jason Hervey born?
Born April 6, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Jason Hervey from?
Jason Hervey is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Jason Hervey do?
Jason Hervey works as film actor, television actor, screenwriter, television producer.
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