Jay Hayden

Jay Hayden (born 20 February 1979) is an American actor. He is best known for his work in the ABC comedy-drama series The Catch (2016–17) and the Grey's Anatomy spinoff Station 19, both produced by Shondaland, and 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 University of Vermont, 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 State of Emergency. He has since appeared in Wild Oats and the sports comedy Undrafted (both 2016).

On TV, he starred in the Hulu comedy mockumentary series Battleground 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 Grey's Anatomy spinoff Station 19 from 2018 to 2024.

His TV commercial appearances include the Amazon Kindle Mayday ads.

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.