Jon Seda, born Jonathan Seda, is an American actor of Puerto Rican heritage. He was born in Manhattan, New York City, and raised in Clifton, New Jersey. While the name of his father remains undisclosed, he has often spoken about the influence of his Puerto Rican roots.
After graduating from high school, Seda began working in a local gym. Encouraged by two friends, he took up boxing and went on to compete at various gyms across New Jersey. His dedication paid off when he became the runner-up in the New Jersey Golden Gloves competition. He ended his amateur boxing career with a record of 21 wins and only one loss, initially aiming to become a professional boxing champion.
Seda transitioned from boxing to acting in 1992, making his debut as a Cuban boxer named Romano in the film Gladiator. This role marked the beginning of a prolific acting career across both film and television. In 1994, he starred in the critically acclaimed indie film I Like It Like That alongside Lauren Vélez and Rita Moreno, earning a nomination for Best Male Lead at the 1995 Independent Spirit Awards.
In 1996, Seda was nominated for the prestigious Palme d'Or for Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in The Sunchaser, where he acted opposite Woody Harrelson. These roles helped establish his reputation as a talented and versatile actor.
Seda gained widespread recognition in 1997 for his portrayal of Chris Pérez in the biopic Selena, which chronicled the life and tragic death of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Starring alongside Jennifer Lopez, Seda's performance resonated with both Hispanic and non-Hispanic audiences, elevating his profile in Hollywood.
He went on to play Detective Paul Falsone on NBC’s Homicide: Life on the Street, a performance that drew on his boxing background. Later, he appeared in Price of Glory, where he portrayed a boxer opposite Jimmy Smits. His previous athletic experience added authenticity to his performance in physically demanding roles.
Seda further cemented his acting legacy by portraying U.S. Marine John Basilone in the acclaimed HBO miniseries The Pacific, produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg as a companion piece to Band of Brothers. His portrayal of Basilone, a decorated World War II hero, received critical praise and introduced him to a broader audience.
Jon Seda is married to Lisa Gomez. The couple dated for several years before tying the knot and have three children together: a son named Jonathan Seda and a daughter named Haley. While details about the couple’s family life are kept relatively private, Seda occasionally shares family moments on social media, reflecting a strong personal life outside his acting career.
According to publicly available sources, including various celebrity and entertainment platforms, Jon Seda has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million. His biography and more details about his career can be found on widely known reference websites like Wikipedia.
| Birth Date: | 14 Oct, 1970 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor Boxer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| residence: | Chicago |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | JonSeda |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
