Manny Jacinto is best known as Jason Mendoza in The Good Place, Lt. Fritz in Top Gun: Maverick, and Qimir in The Acolyte.
Films
- Top Gun: MaverickLieutenant Billy ‘Fritz’ Avalone2022
- Bad Times at the El RoyaleWaring ‘Wade’ Espiritu2018
TV shows
- The White LotusRick (6 episodes, Season 3)2025
- The AcolyteQimir / The Stranger (8 episodes)2024
- The Good PlaceJason Mendoza (53 episodes)2016–2020
- The Romeo SectionIan (4 episodes)2015
- Once Upon a TimeThe Door (1 episode)2015
- iZombieEddie (1 episode)2015
- Bates MotelTony (1 episode)2015
- SupernaturalYoung Man (1 episode)2013
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About Manny Jacinto
Manny Jacinto is a Canadian actor of Filipino descent, recognised for his comedic turn as the lovable Jason Mendoza in the sitcom The Good Place (2016–2020). He has since expanded into blockbuster cinema with a role in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and joined the Star Wars universe in The Acolyte (2024), while also appearing in the latest season of The White Lotus (2025).
FAQs
What is Manny Jacinto’s most famous role?
He is best known for playing the dim-witted yet endearing Jason Mendoza in the NBC comedy series The Good Place.
Where was Manny Jacinto born?
He was born in Manila, Philippines, and raised in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
Is Manny Jacinto in the Star Wars universe?
Yes, he played the mysterious Force-wielder Qimir (also known as The Stranger) in the Disney+ series The Acolyte (2024).
Did Manny Jacinto appear in Top Gun: Maverick?
Yes, he portrayed Lieutenant Billy ‘Fritz’ Avalone, one of the elite fighter pilots in the 2022 blockbuster.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026