Table of Biography
Jon Michael Ecker is an actor from the United States. Jon Michael Ecker is best known for his roles in popular series such as “Narcos,” “Queen of the South,” and “Poland!”
Early Life
Jon Michael Ecker was born in San Marcos, Texas, the United States, on March 16, 1983. Currently, he is 40 years old and he has a birth sign of Pisces. He holds a dual nationality of Brazilian-American and belongs to a mixed ethnicity. Further, his full name is Jon-Michael William Ecker.
Meanwhile, he was born to his father Guy Ecker and his mother’s name is unknown. By profession, his father is a popular Latin American actor. Additionally, his mother is an American by nationality. Furthermore, he also has three step-siblings from his father’s marriage with Estela Sainz. Growing up, he developed a passion for performing, which contributed significantly to his career.
Jon Michael Ecker – Education
In terms of his academics, he graduated from a local high school in the United States. Later, he completed his graduation from UCSB with a degree in Marine Biology before he decided to pursue acting as a career.
Professional Career
After finishing college, Jon Michael Ecker relocated to Mexico City to pursue a career in acting. After relocating, he participated in various Latin American television programs and telenovelas.
His major performances include El Mudra in “Nina de mi Corazon” and Ari Morales in “Poland!” He gained popularity in the TV business and got the lead role of Pablo Peralta in “Corazon Valiente.”
He played the lead character in the Mexican TV adaptation of Gossip Girl, called Gossip Girl: Acapulco. Following this position in 2013, he returned to the United States and began working in American television and movies. He made his big screen debut in the 2014 film “Cantinflas” playing the role of Marlon Brando.
In 2015, he made his debut on American television with an episode of “Major Crimes.” In the same year, he had his breakout role as The Lion in “Narcos.”
Caption: The poster of the TV series, Narcos (Source: Tallenge Store)
Even though his role was modest, the great success of ‘Narcos’ made him a well-known actor. He has portrayed various Latin American roles, including El Guero in Queen of the South and Ramon Morel in NCIS: New Orleans. In 2017, he was featured on Criminal Minds.
He has just earned recurring parts in 2021’s “Chicago Fire” and “Firefly Lane” series. And his future seems promising since both of these series are shaping up to be amazing and popular in the mainstream. He played the main role of Scott in the 2023 TV series “The Watchful Eye.”
Net Worth
As of February 2024, his net worth is estimated at around $2 million while his annual salary and income are under review. The majority of his earnings come from his acting roles in TV series and movies.
Relationship Status
Jon Michael Ecker is now in a relationship with his girlfriend Laura James. Laura is a well-known actress and model. They started dating in January 2020 and are still going strong. Their relationship survived the pandemic’s lockdowns and appears to be going strong for the foreseeable future.
Caption: Jon Michael Ecker with his girlfriend (Source: Instagram)
The two also routinely mention each other on social media. Both are open about their love for one another, and their fans appreciate the attractive couple. Before James, Ecker was married to Barbara Mori, another well-known model and actress. They began dating in 2012 and married in 2014 after two years together. The two were very quiet about their relationship, so it’s unclear when they split.
Body Measurements
Caption: Jon Michael Ecker posing for a photo (Source: Instagram)
Ecker stands 6 feet and weighs around 76 kg. Moreover, he has a pair of hazel green and has a dark brown hair colour.
Jon Michael Ecker – Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@jonecker’ there are over 216K followers. Likewise, there are over 25K followers on his Facebook page and he is not active on Twitter.