Jay Underwood

American actor and pastor who rose to prominence as a teen performer in the mid-1980s, earning recognition across film and television over a prolific career.

What do we know about Jay Underwood?

Here are the key biographical details about Jay Underwood:

  • Name: Jay Underwood
  • Date of Birth: October 1, 1968
  • Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor

Who is Jay Underwood?

Jay Underwood (born October 1, 1968) is an American actor and pastor. Beginning a prolific career as a teen actor in the mid-1980s, he is perhaps best known for his starring feature film roles, portraying Eric Gibb in The Boy Who Could Fly, Chip Carson in Not Quite Human, Grover Dunn in The Invisible Kid, Sonny Bono in The Sonny and Cher Story, Bug in Uncle Buck, and Ernest Hemingway in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. He also portrayed the Human Torch in the 1994 unreleased film Fantastic Four.

What is Jay Underwood known for?

With over 60 credits, Jay Underwood's most recognized screen appearances include:

  • The X-Files (1993, TV Series)
  • The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025, Movie)
  • Uncle Buck (1989, Movie)
  • Star Trek: Voyager (1995, TV Series)
  • ER (1994, TV Series)
  • The West Wing (1999, TV Series)
  • Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004, Movie)
  • Murder, She Wrote (1984, TV Series)
  • Millennium (1996, TV Series)
  • The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990, Movie)

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