JD Pardo

JD Pardo

46 · Born: Sep 7, 1979

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BornSep 7, 1979 Panorama City, California, USA

Biography

Jorge Daniel Pardo is a renowned American actor, recognized for his captivating performances in various film and television projects. Born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, Pardo's heritage is a blend of Argentine and El Salvadoran roots, reflecting the diversity that has shaped his artistic endeavors.

Pardo's most notable roles include playing Jack Toretto in F9 (2021) and the lead character Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the popular television series Mayans M.C. (2018). Prior to these prominent roles, he gained recognition for his portrayal of "Nate"/Jason in the NBC sci-fi series Revolution, alongside Billy Burke.

Pardo's extensive filmography also includes appearances in notable projects such as the Lifetime Network movie A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story, where he played the title character Gwen Amber Rose Araujo. He has also had roles in FOX's Drive and The CW's Hidden Palms, although both series were unfortunately canceled after their inaugural seasons.

Pardo's notable film credits include his performance as Young Santiago in the 2008 film The Burning Plain, alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron, and Kim Basinger. Additionally, he played the role of Nahuel, a half-vampire, in the second half of Breaking Dawn, and a member of a drug cartel in Snitch.

Furthermore, Pardo starred in The CW TV series The Messengers, which aired during the 2014-2015 season, showcasing his versatility as a talented actor. Throughout his career, Pardo has consistently demonstrated his ability to take on a wide range of characters, captivating audiences with his impressive performances.

Career

2024
2023
Hypnotic
Hypnotic as Randy Nicks
2022
The Terminal List
The Terminal List as Tony Layun
2021
F9
F9 as Jack Toretto
2018
Mayans M.C.
Mayans M.C. as Ezekiel ‘EZ’ Reyes
2015
The Messengers
The Messengers as Raul Garcia
2013
Snitch
Snitch as Benicio
Revolution
Revolution as Jason Neville
2008
The Burning Plain
The Burning Plain as Young Santiago
2007
Drive
Drive as Sean Salazar
2005
Havoc
Havoc as Todd Rosenberg
Clubhouse
Clubhouse as Jose Marquez
2003
American Dreams
American Dreams as Pvt. Carlos Perez
2002
Hope Ranch
Hope Ranch as Ernesto