Jay Hunter is an American actor best known for his roles in television series like "If Loving You is Wrong", “The Rookie” and "And Just Like That," and films including "Max Payne" and "Acrimony." Early life Hunter was born on May 22, 1977 in Buffalo, NY. Raised in a blue-collar family, he credits his work ethic and strong foundation to his upbringing. He played football throughout his youth, eventually attending Westminster College in Pennsylvania on a football scholarship. Acting career Hunter's acting career began with a role on the ESPN series "Playmakers." He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time. Despite landing roles in various projects, Hunter also faced significant hardships, including homelessness for several years. His perseverance paid off in 2017 when he landed roles in Tyler Perry's "If Loving You is Wrong" and the film "Acrimony." Filmography * Tyler Perry's If Loving You is Wrong (2014-2017) * Acrimony (2018) * Max Payne (2008) * And Just Like That (2021) * The Rookie (2022) * Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2018) * NCIS: Los Angeles (2013) * (2013) * Covenant (2021) * Animal 2 (2008) * Kojak (2005) * and other Legacy Jay Hunter's story of overcoming homelessness to achieve success in Hollywood is an inspiration to many. He is actively involved in giving back to his community and uses his platform to raise awareness for social issues.
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