J. D. Pardo
Pardo in 2019
Born
Jorge Daniel Pardo

(1980-09-07) September 7, 1980
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present

Jorge Daniel Pardo (born September 7, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series Mayans M.C. (2018–2023), as well as a young Jack Toretto in F9 (2021).

Early life

Pardo was born in Los Angeles, California,[1] his father is from Argentina and his mother from El Salvador.[2]

Career

Pardo played Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in FX's Mayans M.C. throughout the 50-episode run of the series. EZ began the series as a prospect in the fictional motorcycle club before working his way up to the title of "Presidente" (Spanish for president).

Pardo also played "Nate"/Jason in the NBC sci-fi series Revolution, co-starring Billy Burke.[3] Previously he was best known for his role as Edward Araujo Jr./Gwen Amber Rose Araujo in the Lifetime Network movie called A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story. Pardo also had roles on FOX's Drive and The CW's Hidden Palms. Both series were cancelled after their respective first seasons. Pardo played Young Santiago in the film The Burning Plain (2008) starring opposite Jennifer Lawrence with Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.[4] He played the half-vampire Nahuel in the second half of Breaking Dawn,[5] and a member of a drug cartel in Snitch. Pardo also starred in The CW TV series The Messengers that aired during the 2014–2015 season. Most recently, he had signed a deal with FXP to develop television projects.[6]

Personal life

Pardo is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs despite growing up in Los Angeles.[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
2004 ¿Cuanto cuesta la admisión? Alexei Short film
2004 A Cinderella Story Ryan Hanson
2005 Havoc Todd Rosenberg
2005 Supercross Chuy
2008 The Burning Plain Young Santiago
2012 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Nahuel
2013 Snitch Benicio
2021 F9 Jack Toretto
2022 The Contractor Eric
2023 Hypnotic Nicks
2024 Road House Post-production

Television

Year Show Role Notes
2001 Titans Nick 2 episodes
2001 My Wife and Kids Boy #1 1 episode
2002 One on One Posse Member 1 episode
2002 Hope Ranch Ernesto Mendoza Television film
2004 American Dreams Pvt. Carlos Perez / Matt Perez Recurring role, 11 episodes
2004–2005 Clubhouse Jose Marquez Main role, 10 episodes
2005 Veronica Mars Rick Episode: "Clash of the Tritons"
2006 CSI: Miami Mario Pilar Episode: “Silencer”
2006 The O.C. Tattooed Surfer/Guy 3 episodes
2006 Standoff Vin Leon 1 episode
2006 A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story Eddie/Gwen Araujo Television film
2007 Hidden Palms Eddie Nolan 4 episodes
2007 Drive Sean Salazar Miniseries, 6 episodes
2010 90210 Dax 2 episodes
2010 Human Target Brody Rivera 1 episode
2011 CSI: NY Bobby Renton Episode: “To What End?”
2012–2014 Revolution "Nate Walker" / Jason Neville Main role, 32 episodes
2014 Stalker Oscar Ramirez Recurring role, 6 episodes
2015 The Messengers Raul Garcia Main role, 13 episodes
2015 Blood & Oil Dr. Alex White 2 episodes
2015–2016 East Los High Jesus Main role, 18 episodes
2016 Rush Hour Hunter 1 episode
2018–2023 Mayans M.C. Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes Main role, 50 episodes
Director (Episode: "I See the Black Light")
2018 S.W.A.T Carlos 1 episode
2019 Tacoma FD Lopez 1 episode
2022 The Terminal List Tony Layun Recurring role, 5 episodes

Awards

2007: Nominated for an Imagen Award for Best Actor - Television for: A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006) (TV)

2019: Nominated for an Imagen Award for Best Actor - Television for: Mayans M.C. (FX Networks; 20th Television and FX Productions)

2020: Nominated for an Imagen Award for Best Actor - Television for: Mayans M.C. (FX Networks; 20th Television and FX Productions)

2021: Won an Imagen Award for Best Actor – Television (Drama): JD Pardo, Mayans M.C. (FX Networks; 20th Television and FX Productions)

References

  1. 1 2 3 J. D. Pardo [@JDPardo] (September 23, 2018). "Chiefs Fan" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ MacKenzie, Carina Adly (September 12, 2012). "'Revolution's' JD Pardo: What's in his wallet and 9 more things to know". Zap2it. Archived from the original on March 5, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  3. ↑ "JD Pardo Bio - Revolution TV Show". October 14, 2012. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
  4. ↑ J.D. Pardo. Filmbug. Accessed March 11, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Breaking Dawn Casting News: JD Pardo Is 'Nahuel', Confirmed By Summit - Breaking Dawn Part 2". Breakingdawnmovie.org. February 25, 2011. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
  6. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (2023-12-11). "'Mayans M.C.' Star & Producer JD Pardo Inks First-Look Deal With FX". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-01-01.


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