Jon Huertas - Actor Profile

Jon Huertas

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
30Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 23, 1976
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Jon Huertas

Jon Huertas is an American stage, film and television actor, musician, and US Air Force veteran, best known for playing Sergeant Antonio 'Poke' Espera in HBO's miniseries "Generation Kill", as well as homicide detective Javier Esposito in the television series "Castle".

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Jon Huertas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jon Huertas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jon Huertas's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 3% of Jon Huertas's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bug, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jon Huertas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jon Huertas's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Bug (2002) movie poster
★7.2

Bug: A small boy squashing an insect sets in motion a series of events, large and small, that include a lost restaurant reser

Bug

2002•Comedy
★6.3
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) movie poster
★6.3

Why Do Fools Fall In Love: In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy.

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

1998•Drama
★6.3
Executive Decision (1996) movie poster
★6.3

Executive Decision: Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence exper

Executive Decision

1996•Action
★6.1
Prisoner's Daughter (2023) movie poster
★6.1

Prisoner's Daughter: Released from prison with terminal cancer, Max tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter and the grandson he’s neve

Prisoner's Daughter

2023•Drama
★5.9
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011) movie poster
★5.9

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2: Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievo

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

2011•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jon Huertas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 California Scenario - Flop Similar →
2023 Prisoner's Daughter Joseph Average Similar →
2021 Init!ation Officer Rico Martinez Flop Similar →
2020 Exile - Flop Similar →
2019 Imprisoned Diaz Flop Similar →
2019 Grit Dr. Green Flop Similar →
2018 Altered Perception Andrew Flop Similar →
2017 Lady Bouncer Ray Flop Similar →
2016 Reparation Jerome Flop Similar →
2014 Lennon or McCartney Self Flop Similar →
2013 Stupid Hype Guru Flop Similar →
2013 Miss Dial Alex Flop Similar →
2012 Stash House Ray Jaffe Flop Similar →
2011 Lone Jimmy Flop Similar →
2011 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Alberto (voice) Average Similar →
2008 The Objective Vincent Degetau Flop Similar →
2007 Believers Victor Flop Similar →
2006 The Insatiable Javier Flop Similar →
2006 Hot Tamale Alex Flop Similar →
2006 Right at Your Door Rick Average Similar →
2002 Borderline Ciro Ruiz Flop Similar →
2002 Bug Mitchell Hit Similar →
2000 A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story Rafael Flop Similar →
2000 Picking Up the Pieces Paulo Flop Similar →
2000 Auggie Rose Paramedic Average Similar →
1999 Cold Hearts Darius Flop Similar →
1998 Why Do Fools Fall In Love Joe Negroni Average Similar →
1996 Executive Decision Terrorist Average Similar →
1993 At Home with the Webbers Pimp (uncredited) Flop Similar →
N/A A Pretty Good Movie Carter Flop Similar →

Jon Huertas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jon Huertas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jon Huertas is "Bug" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Jon Huertas acted in?

Jon Huertas has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jon Huertas?

Other notable films include "Why Do Fools Fall In Love", "Executive Decision", and "Prisoner's Daughter".

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