Jon Seda, 1970
Actors · October 14, 1970
Jon Seda
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Jon Seda is 55 years old, born October 14, 1970 in United States · Libra.
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About
Jon Seda transitioned from amateur boxing to film roles that became career-defining. Born October 14, 1970, in the US, Seda landed his breakthrough in the 1992 boxing film Gladiator after an audition, then played Chris Pérez opposite Jennifer Lopez in Selena. He later portrayed U.S. Marine John Basilone in Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's The Pacific, and anchored two major TV dramas—Detective Antonio Dawson on NBC's Chicago P.D. and Paul Falsone on Homicide: Life on the Street. A Libra.
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Biography
Jon Seda is an American actor born October 14, 1970. Before landing on screen, Seda competed as an amateur boxer, a discipline that shaped his early trajectory. He auditioned for and was cast in the 1992 boxing film Gladiator, his entry into acting. His most iconic film role came as Chris Pérez, the late musician and husband of Selena Quintanilla, in Selena alongside Jennifer Lopez. Seda later took on the historical role of U.S. Marine John Basilone—a Medal of Honor recipient—in The Pacific, the HBO miniseries directed by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. On television, he became known for two major ensemble roles: Detective Antonio Dawson on NBC's long-running Chicago P.D. and Paul Falsone on the Baltimore-set crime drama Homicide: Life on the Street. As a Libra born in mid-October, Seda embodies the sign's reputation for balance between intensity and charisma—traits evident in his ability to anchor both gritty crime procedurals and prestige historical drama. Actors like Seda perform across mediums—film, television, and sometimes stage—building careers through auditions, ensemble work, and sustained TV roles.
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Before Fame
Before his acting career, Jon Seda was an amateur boxer. His athletic background became his entry point to Hollywood when he auditioned for and won a role in the 1992 boxing film Gladiator. This early work established him as a character actor willing to draw on lived physical experience, a trait that would define his approach to roles throughout his career.
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Trivia
- Seda played Chris Pérez, the real-life musician and widower of Selena Quintanilla, in the 1997 film Selena opposite Jennifer Lopez.
- He portrayed U.S. Marine John Basilone, a Medal of Honor recipient, in The Pacific, the acclaimed HBO miniseries produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.
- Seda anchored two major NBC crime dramas: Detective Antonio Dawson on Chicago P.D. and Paul Falsone on Homicide: Life on the Street.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Jon Seda reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jon Seda?
- Jon Seda is 55 years old (born October 14, 1970).
- When is Jon Seda's birthday?
- Jon Seda was born on October 14, 1970.
- What is Jon Seda's zodiac sign?
- Jon Seda is a Libra, born October 14, 1970.
- What is Jon Seda's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jon Seda was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Jon Seda from?
- Jon Seda is from United States.
- What does Jon Seda do?
- Jon Seda is a actor.
- Is Jon Seda still alive?
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