Jay Underwood

Acting

Jay Underwood

Born October 1, 1968 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (age 57)

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 …

Known For

The Fantastic 4: First StepsThe Fantastic 4: First Steps · 2025
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
7.02025
MovieScience FictionAdventure
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
The Boy Who Could FlyThe Boy Who Could Fly · 1986
The Boy Who Could Fly
6.31986
MovieDramaFamily
Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.
Uncle BuckUncle Buck · 1989
Uncle Buck
6.81989
MovieComedyDrama
Buck Russell, a lovable but slovenly bachelor, suddenly becomes the temporary caretaker of his nephew and nieces after a family emergency. His freewheeling attitude soon causes tension with his older niece Tia, loyal girlfriend Chanice, and just about everyone else who crosses his path.
Valerie FlakeValerie Flake · 1999
Valerie Flake
4.01999
MovieDrama
A boozing, recently widowed young woman gives every one she comes into contact with a hard time. She moves back home with her in-laws, where she is pursued by a nice young grocer. However, his mother recognizes her as a heartbreaker and warns him away, creating a battle with her...
The Adventures of Ford FairlaneThe Adventures of Ford Fairlane · 1990
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
6.11990
MovieComedyCrime
To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! · 2004
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
5.72004
MovieComedyRomance
A small-town girl wins a date with a Hollywood star through a contest. When the date goes better than expected, a love triangle forms between the girl, the celebrity, and the girl's best friend.
Where There's a WillWhere There's a Will · 2006
Where There's a Will
7.12006
MovieComedyDrama
A hapless grifter stands to inherit a small fortune from his estranged grandmother if he travels to Harmony, Texas to live with her. Instead of a short road to easy money, he finds a soft spot in his heart for the little town and unconditional love from his only living relative.
The Fantastic FourThe Fantastic Four · 1994
The Fantastic Four
4.41994
MovieActionScience Fiction
When dosed with cosmic rays, four intrepid astronauts are given incredible powers. They decide to form a superhero group called the Fantastic Four to fight their arch-enemy, Dr. Doom.

Movies

The Fantastic 4: First StepsThe Fantastic 4: First Steps · 2025
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
7.02025
MovieScience FictionAdventure
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
The Boy Who Could FlyThe Boy Who Could Fly · 1986
The Boy Who Could Fly
6.31986
MovieDramaFamily
Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.
Uncle BuckUncle Buck · 1989
Uncle Buck
6.81989
MovieComedyDrama
Buck Russell, a lovable but slovenly bachelor, suddenly becomes the temporary caretaker of his nephew and nieces after a family emergency. His freewheeling attitude soon causes tension with his older niece Tia, loyal girlfriend Chanice, and just about everyone else who crosses his path.
Valerie FlakeValerie Flake · 1999
Valerie Flake
4.01999
MovieDrama
A boozing, recently widowed young woman gives every one she comes into contact with a hard time. She moves back home with her in-laws, where she is pursued by a nice young grocer. However, his mother recognizes her as a heartbreaker and warns him away, creating a battle with her...
The Adventures of Ford FairlaneThe Adventures of Ford Fairlane · 1990
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
6.11990
MovieComedyCrime
To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! · 2004
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
5.72004
MovieComedyRomance
A small-town girl wins a date with a Hollywood star through a contest. When the date goes better than expected, a love triangle forms between the girl, the celebrity, and the girl's best friend.
Where There's a WillWhere There's a Will · 2006
Where There's a Will
7.12006
MovieComedyDrama
A hapless grifter stands to inherit a small fortune from his estranged grandmother if he travels to Harmony, Texas to live with her. Instead of a short road to easy money, he finds a soft spot in his heart for the little town and unconditional love from his only living relative.
The Fantastic FourThe Fantastic Four · 1994
The Fantastic Four
4.41994
MovieActionScience Fiction
When dosed with cosmic rays, four intrepid astronauts are given incredible powers. They decide to form a superhero group called the Fantastic Four to fight their arch-enemy, Dr. Doom.
SleepstalkerSleepstalker · 1995
Sleepstalker
4.51995
MovieHorror
Seventeen years after slaughtering all but one member of a family, a vicious serial killer known only as "The Sandman" awaits execution. But first, his jailers allow a minister to visit the killer to give him last rites, unaware that the minister is a voodoo priest and an ally of the condemned prisoner. The priest places a hex on the Sandman so that when he is executed, his soul migrates into a new body made of sand. To sever his ties with his former life and achieve absolute power, the sandman must find and kill a man named Griffin, the sole survivor of the last family murdered by the killer
The Lord ProtectorThe Lord Protector · 1996
The Lord Protector
4.71996
MovieActionAdventure
With the future of the world hanging in the balance, one fearless hero's quest to solve "The Riddle of the Chosen". As the Lord Protector makes his way through a land of magic and mystery, his allies grow stronger and his enemies more fierce. Will the Lord Protector make it to the center of evil and banish the dark forces that plot destruction, or will the power of evil overwhelm this mortal man and envelope the entire planet in a shroud of darkness and despair?
PossumsPossums · 1998
Possums
6.21998
MovieDramaComedy
When the town of Nowata votes to cancel its losing high school football team, the Possums, a local radio announcer decides to keep broadcasting imaginary games, team or no team.
No Greater LoveNo Greater Love · 2010
No Greater Love
4.82010
MovieRomance
Jeff and Heather Baker were life long sweethearts and happily married... for a time. But at her greatest moment of weakness, Heather abandons Jeff, forcing Jeff to raise their young son alone. Ten years later, through a God ordained encounter, Jeff and Heather meet again. They must wrestle with forgiveness, reconciliation and the pressing of the Savior on their hearts.
Desert BloomDesert Bloom · 1986
Desert Bloom
5.81986
MovieDramaFamily
The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr -- who's visit is fun but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Las Vegas' bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story.
44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out · 2003
44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out
6.62003
MovieActionDrama
After a failed bank robbery, two heavily armed men hold the Los Angeles Police Department at bay for 44 minutes.
AfterglowAfterglow · 1997
Afterglow
6.01997
MovieDramaRomance
Lucky Mann is a builder equally handy at repairs and seduction. The latest housewife to succumb to his charms is Marianne, unhappily married to corporate exec Jeffrey. When Jeffrey becomes enraptured by Lucky’s wife Phyllis, the four get caught in a love quadrangle that reignites their marriages.
Still Not Quite HumanStill Not Quite Human · 1992
Still Not Quite Human
4.91992
MovieTV MovieComedy
In the final film of the series, Chip and his "father" attend a robotics convention. Here, Dr. Carson is kidnapped and replaced by an android. Can Chip and his newfound friends save Dr. Carson from a dangerous competitor?
A Reason to BelieveA Reason to Believe · 1995
A Reason to Believe
4.61995
MovieDrama
Sorority gal Charlotte's innocence is lost after she is raped during a frat party. Confused, terrified and shunned by her peers, she finds solace and the courage to confront her attacker after she is befriended by the leader of a campus women's group.
Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry StoryMurder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story · 1992
Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story
5.91992
MovieDramaTV Movie
Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story (TV) Edmund Perry appears to have things all going his way when he graduates from Phillips Exeter Academy with a scholarship to Stanford U. when an unfortunate meeting with a police officer ends his life. The focus is on the four years and the events at the Academy which ultimately led to the tragedy.
Annie's PointAnnie's Point · 2005
Annie's Point
5.62005
MovieDramaFamily
A recently widowed grandmother is determined to grant her husband's last wish of setting his ashes free over the idyllic bluff they called Annie's Point. The charm of this tale lies in her journey.
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the BluesThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues · 1999
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
5.81999
MovieActionAdventure
Going to college and working in a seedy speakeasy bring Indy into contact with jazz great Sidney Bechet, who teaches him how to play the blues. Unfortunately, he also crosses paths with up-and-coming thug Al Capone and it's only with the assistance of his dorm roommate, future Untouchable Eliot Ness, that Indy is able to solve a vicious murder and prevent himself from ending up in a pair of cement overshoes.
Dancing in SeptemberDancing in September · 2001
Dancing in September
6.52001
MovieDrama
A black female TV producer struggles in Hollywood.
The Invisible KidThe Invisible Kid · 1988
The Invisible Kid
4.91988
MovieComedyScience Fiction
A nerdy teenage scientist discovers a formula for invisibility, and uses it to take revenge on all those who have wronged him--and also to spy on the girls' shower room.
Not Quite Human IINot Quite Human II · 1989
Not Quite Human II
5.91989
MovieTV MovieScience Fiction
Chip, the android boy is back. This time, he is off to college, suffering from a computer virus and in love with Roberta, another android. Will there be a happy ending?
Promised LandPromised Land · 1988
Promised Land
5.01988
MovieDramaRomance
Three recent high school grads - star athlete Hancock, his cheerleader girlfriend, Mary, and the awkward Senator - aim to leave their small town behind and realize big dreams, but their idealistic plans collide with life's harsh realities.

TV Shows

The West WingThe West Wing · 1999
The West Wing
8.31999
SeriesDrama
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
The X-FilesThe X-Files · 1993
The X-Files
8.41993
SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.
ERER · 1994
ER
7.81994
SeriesDrama
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
Murder, She WroteMurder, She Wrote · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
7.51984
SeriesMysteryCrime
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Star Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: Voyager · 1995
Star Trek: Voyager
7.81995
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Pulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is 75 years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels to find a way home.
21 Jump Street21 Jump Street · 1987
21 Jump Street
7.31987
SeriesCrimeMystery
21 Jump Street revolves around a group of young cops who would use their youthful appearance to go undercover and solve crimes involving teenagers and young adults.
V.I.P.V.I.P. · 1998
V.I.P.
5.31998
SeriesComedy
While attending a Hollywood premiere with a famous action star, a crazed fan pulls a gun—but her movie hunk turns into a coward, and it's Vallery who becomes the hero. Suddenly, she's thrown into a world of action and danger as owner of a Hollywood protection agency, Vallery Irons Protection (V.I.P.), taking risks to protect others at a price few are willing to pay.
MillenniumMillennium · 1996
Millennium
7.71996
SeriesCrimeDrama
A retired FBI serial-profiler joins the mysterious Millennium Group, a team of underground ex-law enforcement experts dedicated to fighting against the ever-growing forces of evil and darkness in the world.
The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesThe Young Indiana Jones Chronicles · 1992
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
6.51992
SeriesDrama
At the dawn of the 20th century, Indiana Jones discovered the world. From globetrotting family expeditions as a 9-year-old to the battlefields of World War I as a teenager, Indy’s experiences shaped the heroic, whip-cracking archaeologist he would become. At every turn, Indy encounters history in the making, meeting true-life activists, soldiers, writers, artists, and thinkers who helped influence the world we live in today.
MiraclesMiracles · 2003
Miracles
8.12003
SeriesDramaMystery
Miracles follows Paul Callan, an investigator of modern miracles for the Catholic Church who questions his faith after repeatedly finding mundane explanations for various supposed phenomena. After he witnesses a true, supernatural miracle that saves his life, only for his findings to be dismissed on a lack of evidence, Paul leaves behind the Church and is approached by Alva Keel to join his organization Sodalitas Quaerito, investigating and cataloguing "unexplainable" phenomena. Along with former police officer Evelyn Santos, Paul and Alva attempt to battle the impending "darkness" before it's too late.
J.J. StarbuckJ.J. Starbuck · 1987
J.J. Starbuck
6.01987
SeriesDrama
Billionaire Texan J.J. Starbuck travels the country getting involved in criminal investigations. He uses his wealth and unconventional methods to help solve cases.
A Year in the LifeA Year in the Life · 1987
A Year in the Life
7.21987
SeriesDrama
Following the success of the three-part miniseries of the same name, the drama series follows the daily lives of Seattle's Gardner family. Joe Gardner is the owner of a successful plastics business and the father of four adult children. The Gardner family includes twice-divorced daughter Anne, who returns home with her two teenaged children; daughter Lindley and husband Jim, parents of a newborn baby daughter; black sheep son Jack; and conservative youngest son Sam, newly married to free-spirited Kay.
SuperboySuperboy · 1988
Superboy
6.41988
SeriesDrama
Superboy is a half-hour live-action television series based on Kal-El's early years as Superboy. It depicted Superboy's adventures during his college years, his meetings with Lex Luthor and his romance with Lana Lang. The series was brought to the screen by executive producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind, who were the producers of the first three Superman movies and the 1984 Supergirl movie.
First MondayFirst Monday · 2002
First Monday
6.52002
SeriesDrama
A newcomer to the Supreme Court finds himself a pivotal force on an often deadlocked bench, frequently at odds over hot-button cases in this earnest but brief legal drama.
Blind FaithBlind Faith · 1990
Blind Faith
6.41990
SeriesDramaCrime
Successful insurance salesman Rob Marshall, his bright and devoted wife Maria, and their three sons are the perfect American family. Then the nightmare begins. One night, Rob is attacked and Maria is shot dead. At first, Rob seems the a grieving widower. But, as incriminating secrets come out, he must prove his innocence before the judicial system-- and the horrified suspicions of his sons.