Personal details
- Birth Date: 1970-10-14
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: New York City, New York, USA
- Children: (4 children) Jonathan Seda
- Professions: Actor
Jon Seda actually started out throwing punches, not reading scripts—he was all about that boxing life and even snagged runner-up at the NJ Golden Gloves. He had his sights locked on the 1992 Olympics, but life, as it does, threw a curveball. First audition ever, for Gladiator (yeah, the 1992 one with boxing, not swords), and boom, he lands a co-starring gig. Wild, right? From there, he just kept rolling. He didn’t just stick to movies—he bounced all over TV, too. Critics took notice of him in flicks like I Like It Like That, The Sunchaser, Selena (yeah, that Selena), and Undisputed. But he really started popping up everywhere on TV: Homicide: Life on the Street, UC: Undercover, Third Watch, even Oz. And of course, Chicago PD fans know him as a regular over there. Not to mention, he played one hell of a Marine—Sgt. John “Manila” Basilone—in HBO’s The Pacific, which is one of those miniseries that just sweeps awards and leaves people talking. Dude’s career is basically a mixtape of solid roles, both on the big screen and the small, with a knack for intense, gritty characters. From boxing dreams to TV icon—talk about an unpredictable ride.
Jon almost snagged the top spot at the NJ Golden Gloves, but hey, runner-up’s nothing to sneeze at either. This guy’s record? It’s wild—21 wins and just a single loss. He’s not just another face in the crowd; people still talk about that fight where he nearly pulled off an upset against a local favorite. The guy’s got hands of stone and a chin that just doesn’t crack. Word is, he trains like a man possessed, hitting the gym before dawn, pushing through injuries like they’re nothing but a sneeze. Even now, some old-timers at the gym swear he could’ve gone pro if he wanted it bad enough. Instead, he’s this low-key legend, the type everyone roots for, but nobody wants to spar with. That one loss? Some folks say it was a bad call from the judges. Either way, Jon’s name still gets respect, tucked in with the best of ‘em.
So, I bumped into these guys who boxed—real tough crowd, you know? Next thing I know, they're dragging me to their gym, and suddenly I'm knee-deep in jabs and uppercuts. Honestly, I got totally hooked on the whole boxing thing, just the rush of it, dreaming about maybe going all the way, even making it to the '92 Olympics. Wild, right? But then, out of nowhere, I land this acting gig. The money? Insane—like, more than I ever thought I’d see. So, I figured, why not give this acting thing a proper shot? Plus, let’s be real, it’s a lot easier on the face—no more black eyes or busted noses every other week. I mean, who wouldn’t go for the easier path when the cash is that good? That’s how I ended up swapping boxing gloves for movie scripts.
October 14, 1970
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
New York City, New York, USA
Yes, Jonathan Seda
54 years old