J. D. Pardo

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.

Early life Pardo was born in Los Angeles, California, to an Argentine father and a Salvadoran mother.

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. Previously he was best known for his role as Gwen Amber Rose Araujo in the Lifetime Network biopic 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. He played the half-vampire Nahuel in the second half of Breaking Dawn, 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. In late 2023, he signed a deal with FXP to develop and produce television projects.

Personal life Pardo is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs despite growing up in Los Angeles.

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 Dell

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 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 2024–present High Potential Tom Recurring role, 5 episodes2025UntamedMichael2 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)