Quick Facts
Born:
1970-10-14
Birthplace:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
57 Total Roles
Jon Seda
Acting
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Biography
Jonathan Seda is an American actor of Puerto Rican descent, best known for his role as Detective Antonio Dawson in NBC's Chicago P.D., and as Detective Paul Falsone on NBC's: Homicide: Life on the Street. The character of Antonio Dawson on Chicago PD is sibling to the character of Gabriela Dawson on Chicago Fire. Seda was an amateur boxer who in 1992, auditioned for and was given a role in the film Gladiator. He became interested in acting and appeared in various films. He portrayed Chris Pérez alongside Jennifer Lopez in Selena and became widely known to both the Hispanic and non-Hispanic communities.
He has had numerous television appearances, including roles as legendary Marine John Basilone in Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's follow up to Band of Brothers, The Pacific.
He has had numerous television appearances, including roles as legendary Marine John Basilone in Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's follow up to Band of Brothers, The Pacific.
Known For
Twelve Monkeys
Jose
House
Donny Compson
Bad Boys II
Roberto
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Antonio Dawson
Primal Fear
Alex
Carlito's Way
Dominican
Chicago P.D.
Antonio Dawson
The Pacific
John Basilone
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Into the Deep MOVIE | Jordan Devane |
| 2021 | La Brea TV | Sam Velez |
| 2020 | 1st to Fight: Pacific War Marines MOVIE | Self - Narrator |
| 2019 | Canal Street MOVIE | Detective Mike Watts |
| 2017 | Chicago Justice TV | Antonio Dawson |
| 2014 | Chicago P.D. TV | Antonio Dawson |
| 2012 | Bullet to the Head MOVIE | Louis Blanchard |
| 2012 | Chicago Fire TV | Antonio Dawson |
| 2012 | The Latino List: Volume 2 MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Larry Crowne MOVIE | Officer Diamond |