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Jay Baruchel Born Jonathan Adam Saunders Baruchel; the Canadian actor got his start on local television series "My Hometown" in 1996, before co-hosting "Popular Mechanics for Kids" between 1997 and 1998, alongside fellow Canadian Elisha Cuthbert. After appearing briefly in director Cameron Crowe's Oscar-winning "Almost Famous", Baruchel won the role of Steven Karp on Judd Apatow's acclaimed yet short-lived television series "Undeclared", where he starred alongside Seth Rogen, Carla Gallo, Charlie Hunnam and Monica Keena.He then appeared in a supporting role alongside James Van Der Beek in Roger Avary's "The Rules of Attraction". In 2004, he played the role Danger Barch, a boxing hopeful, in Clint Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby", which scooped an Oscar for Best Picture the following year. (Jay's name was among those thanked by Eastwood during his acceptance speech.) Subsequently, he starred in "Nemesis Game" and "Fetching Cody", before appearing opposite Don Johnson on the WB's "Just Legal" in 2005. He also guest-starred on "Numb3rs" in 2006. More recently, he appeared in the films "Knocked Up" (again with Apatow), "I'm Reed Fish" and "Just Buried". Next up for the young star is "Fanboys" and the Ben Stiller-directed "Tropic Thunder" alongside Jack Black, Nick Nolte, Steve Coogan and Robert Downey Jr. He is currently dating actress Sarah Lind of "Mentors" and "Edgemont" fame. Back to Jay Baruchels Index |