Jon Huertas

Jon Huertas

49 · Born: Oct 23, 1976

Personal Details

Official Socials
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

2023
2021
Initiation
Initiation as Officer Rico Martinez
2019
2018
2017
2016
Reparation
Reparation as Jerome
This Is Us
This Is Us as Miguel Rivas
2013
2012
Stash House
Stash House as Ray Jaffe
2011
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 as Alberto (voice)
2009
Castle
Castle as Javier Esposito
2008
The Objective
The Objective as Vincent Degetau
Generation Kill
Generation Kill as Antonio Espera
2007
Believers
Believers as Victor
2006
2002
Borderline
Borderline as Ciro Ruiz
Bug
Bug as Mitchell
Beyond Suspicion
Beyond Suspicion as Paramedic
1999
Cold Hearts
Cold Hearts as Darius
1998
Moesha
Moesha as Antonio
1996
1993
At Home with the Webbers
At Home with the Webbers as Pimp (uncredited)