Jon Huertas

Jon Huertas

48 · Born: Oct 23, 1976

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BornOct 23, 1976 New York, New York, USA

Biography

Jon Huertas has had a remarkable career, spanning six seasons as Miguel Rivas on NBC's This Is Us, where he not only showcased his acting prowess but also demonstrated his exceptional physical range, effortlessly transitioning between decades from the 1970s to the present day.

Throughout his journey, Huertas has captivated audiences with his portrayal of Detective Javier Esposito on ABC's Castle, a role that showcased his ability to balance toughness with affability.

One of his most notable performances came in HBO's limited docudrama series Generation Kill, where he played Sgt. Tony "Poke" Espera, offering a gritty and unflinching portrayal of the Marine Corps invasion of Iraq.

As a veteran himself, Huertas has spoken about the significance of this role, calling it the most meaningful of his career.

Huertas is also notable for being one of a select group of Latinx actors who have broken through the mainstream television ceiling, portraying characters that transcend not only Latinx audiences but also the general market.

As a result, he has become an everyman figure to fans and an industry that is eager to continue telling diverse yet universal stories.

Career

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2023
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2021
Initiation
Initiation as Officer Rico Martinez
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2019
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The Rookie
The Rookie as Cesar Ojeda / Alejandro Mejia
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2018
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2017
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2016
Reparation
Reparation as Jerome
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This Is Us
This Is Us as Miguel Rivas
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Con Man
Con Man as Diego Alfonso
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Elementary
Elementary as Halcon
{"id":3915,"title":"Miss Dial","year":"2013","character":"Alex","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miss-dial","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3915.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3915.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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2012
Stash House
Stash House as Ray Jaffe
{"id":15993,"title":"Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2","year":"2011","character":"Alberto (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beverly-hills-chihuahua-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6n0r76udgtd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6n0r76udgtd0.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 as Alberto (voice)
{"id":103831483,"title":"Top Gear USA","year":2011,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/top-gear-usa","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831483.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831483.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":864,"title":"Castle","year":2009,"character":"Javier Esposito","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/castle","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/78c2a69oc170.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/78c2a69oc170.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Castle
Castle as Javier Esposito
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2008
The Objective
The Objective as Vincent Degetau
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Generation Kill
Generation Kill as Antonio Espera
{"id":1838,"title":"Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles","year":2008,"character":"Trevor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/terminator-the-sarah-connor-chronicles","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7tnl4qsqi9a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7tnl4qsqi9a0.jpg"},"released":1}
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{"id":10381,"title":"Believers","year":"2007","character":"Victor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/believers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10381.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10381.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Believers
Believers as Victor
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2006
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2005
Cold Case
Cold Case as Carlos
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2004
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Without a Trace
Without a Trace as Luis Alvarez
{"id":52555,"title":"Borderline","year":"2002","character":"Ciro Ruiz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/borderline","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ghsd7m5sre0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ghsd7m5sre0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Borderline
Borderline as Ciro Ruiz
{"id":155093,"title":"A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story","year":"2000","character":"Rafael","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-family-in-crisis-the-elian-gonzales-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155093.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155093.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
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Beyond Suspicion
Beyond Suspicion as Paramedic
{"id":55222,"title":"Cold Hearts","year":"1999","character":"Darius","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cold-hearts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55222.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55222.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Cold Hearts
Cold Hearts as Darius
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{"id":22325,"title":"Why Do Fools Fall in Love","year":"1998","character":"Joe Negroni","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/why-do-fools-fall-in-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22325.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22325.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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Moesha
Moesha as Antonio
{"id":4554,"title":"Executive Decision","year":"1996","character":"Terrorist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/executive-decision","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4isegnmrt9d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4isegnmrt9d0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
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1993
At Home with the Webbers
At Home with the Webbers as Pimp (uncredited)