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Jon Huertas

Acting Born Oct 23, 1976 New York City, New York, USA 71 credits
71
Total Credits
2026
37 Years Career Span
32
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jon Huertas is an American stage, film, and television actor. He is known for his roles in various productions. He played Sergeant Antonio 'Poke' Espera in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill and homicide detective Javier Esposito in the television series Castle. Huertas also appeared in the television series This Is Us, where he played the character Miguel. He has a diverse filmography, including films such as Proč se blázni zamilují? and Tohle jsme my. Huertas is a veteran of the US Air Force and has also worked as a musician. He has been involved in various projects, including television shows and films, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

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Career

Career overview

Jon Huertas is an American actor known for his work in stage, film, and television. He has appeared in a number of notable productions, including the HBO miniseries Generation Kill and the television series Castle. In Generation Kill, Huertas played the role of Sergeant Antonio 'Poke' Espera. He also portrayed homicide detective Javier Esposito in Castle.

Huertas has also appeared in other television series, including This Is Us, where he played the character Miguel. In addition to his work in television, Huertas has appeared in films, although specific titles are not specified in the provided sources. He has also been involved in stage productions, although no specific details are available.

Huertas' acting credits include a total of 63 known roles, according to his profile on The Movie Database. He is a male actor born in New York City, New York, USA, on October 23, 1976.

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Career timeline

California Scenario
Ballard · Director
Tracker · Director
The Company You Keep · DirectorPrisoner's Daughter
The Rookie: Feds · Director
Init!ationInit!ation · Producer
ExileExile · Producer
GritImprisoned
The RookieThe Rookie · DirectorAltered Perception
Lady Bouncer
This Is UsThis Is Us · DirectorReparation
Con Man
Lennon or McCartney
Stupid HypeMiss DialStupid HypeStupid Hype · Associate Producer
ElementaryKey & PeeleStash HouseStars in Shorts · Executive Producer
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2After-School Special · Executive ProducerLoneLone · DirectorLone · Writer
Top Gear
CastleDark Blue
Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesGeneration KillThe Objective
Believers
Hot TamaleThe InsatiableRight at Your Door
Invasion
NCISCold CaseThe Joe Schmo Show
Without a TraceThe ShieldBorderlineBug
Crossing JordanThe Division
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationAuggie RosePicking Up the PiecesA Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
UndressedCold Hearts
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchMoeshaExecutive Decision
JAGJAG

Full Filmography

71 titles
  • California Scenario (2026)
  • Ballard (2025) Director
  • Tracker (2024) Director
  • The Company You Keep (2023) Director
  • Prisoner's Daughter (2023) as Joseph
  • The Rookie: Feds (2022) Director
  • Init!ation (2021) as Officer Rico Martinez
  • Init!ation (2021) Producer
  • Exile (2020)
  • Exile (2020) Producer
  • Grit (2019) as Dr. Green
  • Imprisoned (2019) as Diaz
  • The Rookie (2018) as Cesar Ojeda / Alejandro Mejia
  • The Rookie (2018) Director
  • Altered Perception (2018) as Andrew
  • Lady Bouncer (2017) as Ray
  • This Is Us (2016) as Miguel Rivas
  • This Is Us (2016) Director
  • Reparation (2016) as Jerome
  • Con Man (2015) as Diego Alfonso
  • Lennon or McCartney (2014) as Self
  • Stupid Hype (2013) as Guru
  • Miss Dial (2013) as Alex
  • Stupid Hype (2013) as Guru
  • Stupid Hype (2013) Associate Producer
  • Elementary (2012) as Halcon
  • Key & Peele (2012) as Baseball Player
  • Stash House (2012) as Ray Jaffe
  • Stars in Shorts (2012) Executive Producer
  • Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011) as Alberto (voice)
  • After-School Special (2011) Executive Producer
  • Lone (2011) as Jimmy
  • Lone (2011) Director
  • Lone (2011) Writer
  • Top Gear (2010)
  • Castle (2009) as Javier Esposito
  • Dark Blue (2009) as Chavez
  • Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) as Trevor
  • Generation Kill (2008) as Antonio Espera
  • The Objective (2008) as Vincent Degetau
  • Believers (2007) as Victor
  • Hot Tamale (2006) as Alex
  • The Insatiable (2006) as Javier
  • Right at Your Door (2006) as Rick
  • Invasion (2005)
  • NCIS (2003) as Sgt. Jack Kale
  • Cold Case (2003) as Carlos
  • The Joe Schmo Show (2003) as T.J.
  • Without a Trace (2002) as Luis Alvarez
  • The Shield (2002) as Robbie Villanueva
  • Borderline (2002) as Ciro Ruiz
  • Bug (2002) as Mitchell
  • Crossing Jordan (2001) as Manuel Rios
  • The Division (2001) as Juan
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Leon Madera
  • Auggie Rose (2000) as Paramedic
  • Picking Up the Pieces (2000) as Paulo
  • A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story (2000) as Rafael
  • Undressed (1999)
  • Cold Hearts (1999) as Darius
  • Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) as Joe Negroni
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Brad
  • Moesha (1996) as Antonio
  • Executive Decision (1996) as Terrorist
  • JAG (1995) as Ramirez
  • JAG (1995) as Cayuga Helmsman
  • Touched by an Angel (1994) as Warren
  • At Home with the Webbers (1993) as Pimp (uncredited)
  • Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Peter Magnuson
  • Two Jacked Director
  • A Pretty Good Movie as Carter

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jon Huertas best known for?

Jon Huertas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ballard (2025), Tracker (2024), The Rookie: Feds (2022), The Rookie (2018).

When and where was Jon Huertas born?

Jon Huertas was born on October 23, 1976 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Jon Huertas have?

Jon Huertas has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.

What is Jon Huertas's background in cinema and television?

Jon Huertas is an American stage, film, and television actor. He is known for his roles in various productions. He played Sergeant Antonio 'Poke' Espera in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill and homicide detective Javier Esposito in the television series Castle. Huertas also appeared in the television series This Is Us...