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Date of Birth: 1970, October 14
Years: 50 years old
Nation of birth: United States of America
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Name john silk
birth name Jonathan Silk
nick’s name Juan
Nationality American
Place of birth / city Manhattan, New York
Profession Actor
Net worth $2 million
Famous for Actor
subject with None
Married to Lisa Gomez
Kids Haley Seda, Madison Seda, Jonathan Seda, Jessica Seda Pinto
Divorce Nope
Awards Nominated for Best Male Lead for Spirit Award and Best Actor Award
Films Selena, I like it like that, Bad Boys II
tv show Dawn, Law and Order, Homicide: Life on the Street
sisters Sofia Silk

Jon Seda an American actor is well known for his role as detective Paul Falsone in the crime drama. Homicide: Life on the Street and also for his role in Selena as Chris Perez .

Early life of Jon Seda

John Seda was born Jonathan Seda on October 14, 1970, in New York City, New York, United States, to decent Puerto Rican parents and raised in Clifton, New Jersey. He has a sister, Sofia Seda .

After completing his high school in Clifton New Jersey, he began working out at a gym. After his two colleagues convinced him to take up boxing, he participated in various gyms in New Jersey.

 

He was runner-up in the Golden Glover competition in New Jersey. As a boxer, he held a record of 21 wins and only one loss.

 

Jon Seda’s career

John Seda began his acting career in 1992 playing the role of Romano, a Cuban boxer in Gladiator . Later, he also appeared in various television series.

His breakthrough came in 1997 playing the character of Chris Perez in Selena starring Jennifer Lopez. The film is the true story of the Tejano singer. Selena Quintanilla Perez who was killed on the brink of her rising career. Seda played Selena’s husband.

In 2002, he landed his first leading role on the big screen in King Rikki , an East LA reimagining of Shakespeare’s Richard III as the lead.

 

He went on to be seen in more than two dozen movies including Bad Boys II, Larry Crowne, Bullet to the Head and later appearing in various television series. Likewise, he also played one of the three main stars in the HBO miniseries World War II. The Pacific .

He also made a cameo appearance in Ludacris’ song Runaway Love as an abusive alcoholic stepfather. In 2018, he played the character of detective Mike Watts in the movie. Channel Street.

Jon Silk Achievements

Seda was nominated for the Best Lead Actor Award for Spirit for his role in Me gusta así . In 1996, he was nominated for a Palm d’Or for his portrayal of the character Blue in El Suncahser.

Jon Seda Net Worth

Jon Seda earned a handsome sum from his prolific acting career. The actual net worth of him is not public, however, sources claim that it is around $2 million.

He bought his first car 78 Camaro at $750.00.

Jon Seda’s personal life

Seda married his long-time girlfriend Lisa Gomez on July 4, 2000, after dating for over a year.

Seda and his wife all together have four children; three daughters Haley Seda, Madison Seda and Jessica Seda Pinto and one son, Jonathan Seda.

body measurements

Height: 5 feet 7 inches

Here’s a video of Jon Seda talking about the upcoming season of Chicago PD.

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