Biography
Who is Jon Seda?
Early life and boxing
Jon Seda was born in Manhattan. His parents have Puerto Rican roots. He attended Clifton High School in New Jersey. Two friends convinced him to start boxing after he graduated.
He trained at various gyms throughout New Jersey. He was a finalist for the New Jersey Golden Gloves. His amateur boxing total was 21 wins and one loss.
Film and television career
Jon began his film career in the 1992 movie Gladiator. He played a Cuban boxer named Romano in that film. In 1997, he played Chris Pérez in the movie Selena. He was nominated for a Spirit Award in 1995. This nomination was for his role in I Like It Like That.
He played the character Blue in The Sunchaser in 1996. He appeared as Roberto in the 2003 movie Bad Boys II. In 2000, he boxed Jimmy Smits in Price of Glory. He starred as the protagonist of King Rikki in 2002.
On television, he played Detective Paul Falsone in Homicide: Life on the Street. He played the role of Marine John Basilone in The Pacific. Jon Seda appeared as Nelson Hidalgo in the show Treme. Jon Seda had roles in CSI: Miami, House, Oz, and Third Watch. He was in a music video for Ludacris in 2007. The song was titled Runaway Love. He acted in the 2011 film Larry Crowne.
The Chicago franchise and later work
Jon Seda joined the Chicago franchise in 2012. He started in Chicago Fire before moving to Chicago P.D. He played Detective Antonio Dawson starting in 2014. He also appeared in the spin off Chicago Justice. He returned to Chicago P.D. In 2017. He left that series in 2019 after six seasons.
In 2020, he was cast in the La Brea pilot. He played Dr. Benjamine Glass initially. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the show. He returned in 2021 as Dr. Sam Velez. He starred in Bullet to the Head in 2013. He worked with Jason Momoa and Sylvester Stallone in that movie.
Family and personal life
Jon Seda married Lisa Gomez in 2000. They have four children. His daughter Haley guest starred on Chicago P.D. As a witness in a bombing.
Birthday and age
Jon Seda was born on October 14, 1970, which makes Jon 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Jon shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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