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Jay Underwood is a television actor and pastor. Born on October 1, 1968, Jay Underwood is from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. That works out to 57 years old in 2026.
My Take
What fascinates me most about Jay Underwood is the arc of his life, not just the resume. He was a busy teen star in the eighties, landing lead roles in The Boy Who Could Fly and Not Quite Human, and even playing a young Hemingway. Then, instead of chasing fading fame, he reportedly stepped away to become a pastor. I find that pivot genuinely admirable. It takes a particular kind of self-knowledge to walk off the soundstage and toward something quieter and more meaningful, and it makes his early work feel even more poignant in hindsight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jay Underwood
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイ・アンダーウッド
- Reading
- じぇい・あんだーうっど
- Born
- October 1, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / pastor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay%20Underwood
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3163273
3. 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 Jay Underwood born?
Born October 1, 1968 (age 57).
Where is Jay Underwood from?
Jay Underwood is from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
What does Jay Underwood do?
Jay Underwood works as actor, television actor, pastor.
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