Manny Jacinto
Acting

Manny Jacinto

August 19, 1987 (38 years old) Manila, Philippines

Also known as: 매니 자신토, Manuel Luis Jacinto, مانی جاسینتو

Biography

Manny Jacinto (born August 19, 1987) is a Canadian actor of Filipino descent. He was born in Manila, Philippines, and moved to Canada with his family when he was about three years old. He grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, and initially pursued a degree in civil engineering at the University of British Columbia before transitioning to acting.

Jacinto started his career with small roles in television series such as Once Upon a Time, Supernatural, and iZombie. His breakout role came in 2016 when he was cast as Jason Mendoza in the NBC sitcom The Good Place, where he gained widespread recognition for his comedic performance.

He has also appeared in films like Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In 2024, he portrayed Qimir in the Star Wars series The Acolyte. Additionally, he provided the voice of Scott Denoga in the Disney Channel animated series Hailey’s On It! (2023–2024).

In 2019, he announced his engagement to actress Dianne Doan.

Known For

Supernatural

Supernatural

2005 • TV

The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor

2017 • TV

Conan

Conan

2010 • TV

The 100

The 100

2014 • TV

Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick

2022 • Movie

Freakier Friday

Freakier Friday

2025 • Movie

Movie Credits (21)

Acting

2022

Top Gun: Maverick

as Lt. Billy 'Fritz' Avalone

2025

Freakier Friday

as Eric Reyes

2016

Peelers

as Travis

2025

The Knife

as Officer Padilla

2015

Even Lambs Have Teeth

as Vince

2025

Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol

as Renato (voice)

The Stalemate

2026

Forgotten Island

as (voice)

2018

Bad Times at the El Royale

as Waring 'Wade' Espiritu

2022

I Want You Back

as Logan

2014

Lighthouse

as Sexy Guy Dancing

2022

Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind

as Kenshi Takahashi (voice)

2024

Balestra

as Elliot

2013

John Apple Jack

as Street Kid

2015

Dead Rising: Watchtower

as Desk Soldier

2024

Cora Bora

as Tom

2014

The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story

as Eric

2014

Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters

as Sam

2019

The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place

as Self

Love Language

as Warren

TV Credits (28)

Acting

2005

Supernatural

as Diego

1 episodes

2017

The Good Doctor

as Bobby Ato

1 episodes

2010

Conan

as Self

1 episodes

2014

The 100

as Boy Bullied by Murphy

1 episodes

2014

The 100

as Boy #1

1 episodes

2011

Once Upon a Time

as Quon

1 episodes

2015

iZombie

as Sammy

1 episodes

2013

Bates Motel

as Loner Guy

1 episodes

2023

Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake

as DJ Flame / Flame Prince (voice)

1 episodes

2023

Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake

as DJ Flame (voice)

6 episodes

2016

The Good Place

as Jason Mendoza

50 episodes

2015

Wayward Pines

as Lab Assistant

1 episodes

2023

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

as Blue Streak / Brian Glory (voice)

1 episodes

2023

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

as Brian Glory / Blue Streak (voice)

1 episodes

2023

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

as Blue Streak (voice)

1 episodes

2021

Nine Perfect Strangers

as Yao

8 episodes

2024

The Acolyte

as Qimir

5 episodes

2013

Rogue

as Bellhop

1 episodes

2023

Hailey's On It!

as Scott Denoga (voice)

56 episodes

2021

Brand New Cherry Flavor

as Code

8 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
August 19, 1987 (38 years old)
Place of Birth
Manila, Philippines
Popularity
1.7

Career Stats

21
Movies
28
TV Shows