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<h2>Early Life and Acting Beginnings</h2>
<p>Jason Hervey was born on April 6, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, to Alan Hervey, a retail sales manager, and Marsha Hervey, a talent agent. He has one sibling, a brother named Scott Hervey. Jason began his acting career at just four years old, appearing in over 250 commercials for prominent American brands. His commercial success led to roles in notable television shows and cameo appearances in several films, including <i>Back to School</i>, <i>Pee-wee’s Big Adventure</i>, <i>Back to the Future</i>, <i>Police Academy 2</i>, <i>Meatballs Part II</i>, <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton">Tim Burton</a>’s Frankenweenie</i>, and <i>The Monster Squad</i>.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough Role in "The Wonder Years"</h2>
<p>Jason’s television career gained momentum with his appearance in two seasons of the sitcom <i>Diff’rent Strokes</i>. His breakthrough came when he was cast as Wayne Arnold, the older brother of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Arnold_(personaje_de_TV)">Kevin Arnold</a>, in the critically acclaimed television series <i>The Wonder Years</i>. This role became his most recognized work and earned him nominations for multiple Young Artist Awards.</p>

<h2>Transition to Producing and Business Ventures</h2>
<p>By age 17, Jason had already moved behind the camera, creating, producing, and starring in 26 episodes of the television series <i>Wide World of Kids</i>. He later worked with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Guber">Peter Guber</a>, the former <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Guber">CEO</a> of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Hervey co-founded Bischoff Hervey Entertainment with longtime friend and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bischoff">business associate</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bischoff">Eric Bischoff</a>. The company specializes in broadcast production, merchandising, brand integration, and licensing solutions for the entertainment industry.</p>

<h2>Executive Role and Corporate Controversy</h2>
<p>Hervey also held an executive position as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at HealthSouth Corporation in Alabama. However, his tenure coincided with the corporation’s involvement in a massive accounting scandal. Following his departure, he reportedly sought $300,000 in compensation for breach of contract and reputational damage.</p>

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<h2>Reality Television and Later Production Work</h2>
<p>Jason made several reality television appearances in the 2000s. He was featured on <i>Hogan Knows Best</i> and participated in VH1 specials, including <i>I Love the '80s</i> (2002) and <i>Confessions of a Teen Idol</i>. In 2015, he produced the crime drama <i>Outlaw Country</i>, which follows the contrasting lives of two brothers—a lawman and an outlaw.</p>

<h2>Awards and Recognitions</h2>
<p>Throughout his career, Jason Hervey received multiple Young Artist Award nominations for his work in various projects, including <i>Wide World of Kids</i>, <i>Little Spies</i>, <i>Wildside</i>, <i>Gun Shy</i>, <i>ABC Afterschool Specials</i>, <i>Diff’rent Strokes</i>, and <i>The Wonder Years</i>.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Family Values</h2>
<p>Jason was briefly married to Kelley Patricia O’Neill in 1994, but the marriage ended in divorce the following year. In 1998, he married Shannon Hervey. They have twin children, Shaina and Sam Hervey, and Jason is also a <a href="/biography/jason-hervey">stepfather</a> to Shannon’s two children from a previous relationship. Following his first divorce, Jason emphasized the importance of family values, which played a role in his decision to step away from acting in the early 2000s to dedicate more time to his family.</p>

<h2>Public Image and Social Media Presence</h2>
<p>In interviews, Jason has remarked that his portrayal of Wayne Arnold in <i>The Wonder Years</i> closely mirrored aspects of his own personality, joking, “It’s not Wayne’s world—it’s mine.” Today, Jason Hervey remains active on social media. On Twitter, he engages with fans under the handle @JasonHervey and has a following of approximately 14,600 users. As of now, his estimated net worth is $2 million.</p>

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