Jon Jon Briones
Biography
Jon Jon Briones is a Filipino-American actor known for his work in musical theatre. He was born on August 7, 1965, in Quezon City, Philippines. Briones began his career on Broadway in the original production of Miss Saigon as an ensemble member. He later joined the touring cast of the same production. Twenty-five years later, Briones played a main character in the West End revival of Miss Saigon, earning a Best Actor nomination at the Laurence Olivier Awards. Briones has a total of 27 known credits in the acting field. He is also known by other names, including Ernesto Briones and Ernesto Cloma Briones Jr.
Career overview
Jon Jon Briones is a Filipino-American actor known for his work in musical theatre. He began his career on Broadway in the original production of Miss Saigon as an ensemble member, later joining the touring cast. Briones continued to work in the industry, eventually taking on a main character role in the West End revival of Miss Saigon.
Briones' work in Miss Saigon earned him recognition, including a nomination for Best Actor at the Laurence Olivier Awards. This achievement highlights his talent and dedication to his craft. His involvement in the musical theatre scene has been a significant part of his acting career.
As an actor, Jon Jon Briones has accumulated a notable number of credits, with 27 known credits to his name. His work spans various productions, with a focus on musical theatre. Briones' career has been marked by his contributions to the world of musical theatre, with a notable performance in the West End revival of Miss Saigon.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- The Beauty (2026) as Dr. Guy
- The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) as Joseph
- Class of '09 (2023) as Gabriel
- Transformers: EarthSpark (2022) as Alex Malto (voice)
- Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022) as Maurice
- Trese (2021) as Hank (voice)
- Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 Years (2021) as Self
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Peter Dao
- Star Trek: Picard (2020) as First Magistrate
- Ratched (2020) as Richard Hanover
- All Rise (2019) as Daniel Mendoza
- The Rookie (2018) as Aldo Solanga
- Anyone Home? (2018)
- American Crime Story (2016) as Modesto Cunanan
- Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016) as Lama Vajra
- Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance (2016) as The Engineer
- The Heat Is Back On: The Remaking of Miss Saigon (2015) as Self
- Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage (2014) as Asian Genie
- American Horror Story (2011) as Ariel Augustus (Archive Footage)
- American Horror Story (2011) as Ariel Augustus
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Brant Ross
- The Mentalist (2008) as Mr. Lam
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Asian Elvis
- Proud American (2008) as Dawn's Father
- Moonlight (2007) as Party Goer
- Bones (2005) as Adrian Lingao
- Las Vegas (2003) as Cosme Caliyag
- Monk (2002) as First Mercenary
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What movies or TV shows is Jon Jon Briones best known for?
Jon Jon Briones is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Beauty (2026), The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023), Transformers: EarthSpark (2022), FBI: Most Wanted (2020).
When and where was Jon Jon Briones born?
Jon Jon Briones was born on August 7, 1965 in Quezon City, Philippines.
How many credits does Jon Jon Briones have?
Jon Jon Briones has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2026.
What is Jon Jon Briones's background in cinema and television?
Jon Jon Briones is a Filipino-American actor known for his work in musical theatre. He was born on August 7, 1965, in Quezon City, Philippines. Briones began his career on Broadway in the original production of Miss Saigon as an ensemble member. He later joined the touring cast of the same production. Twenty-five years...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rookie (2018) as Aldo Solanga — aged about 52
- The Mentalist (2008) as Mr. Lam — aged about 42
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Asian Elvis — aged about 42
- Bones (2005) as Adrian Lingao — aged about 39
- American Horror Story (2011) as Ariel Augustus (Archive Footage) — aged about 45
- American Horror Story (2011) as Ariel Augustus — aged about 45
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