Jesse Posey
Jesse Posey | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 3, 1994 Santa Clarita, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, producer, filmmaker |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Father | John Posey |
| Relatives | Tyler Posey (brother) |
Jesse Posey (born November 3, 1994) is an American actor, producer, and filmmaker. He is known for portraying musician Chris Pérez in the Netflix biographical drama Selena: The Series (2020–2021).[1][2] Posey has also appeared in Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023), Station 19, NCIS, Intermedium, First Love, and the 2025 horror comedy Screamboat.[3]
Early life and education
Posey was born and raised in Santa Clarita, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. He is the son of actor and writer John Posey and Cyndi Garcia Posey (1959–2014).[4][5] He has three siblings, including actor and musician Tyler Posey. He attended William S. Hart High School in Santa Clarita California.[6]
Before pursuing acting, Posey was an accomplished baseball pitcher in high school and college. He attended College of the Canyons, where he played for the Cougars baseball team after transferring from Allan Hancock College.[7]
Career
Posey began his acting career in the mid-2010s, appearing in short films and independent productions. His breakout role came in 2020 when he was cast as Chris Pérez, the husband of singer Selena Quintanilla, in Netflix's Selena: The Series. His performance drew positive attention for its authenticity and emotional depth.[8]
He went on to appear in several television series and films, including guest roles in NCIS and Station 19. In 2023, Posey portrayed Raymond Delgado in Teen Wolf: The Movie, based on the popular MTV television series that starred his brother Tyler Posey.
In 2025, he took on a leading role in the horror-comedy film Screamboat, where he discussed the challenges of filming on water and balancing horror with humor in interviews.[9][10]
Personal life
He is the younger brother of actor Tyler Posey and has collaborated with him at fan conventions, including Screen Break: The Pilot Episode (2025), where both brothers appeared for photo sessions and meet-and-greets.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Intermedium | – |
| 2022 | First Love | – |
| 2023 | Teen Wolf: The Movie | Raymond Delgado |
| 2025 | Screamboat | – |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Stitchers | Young Fred Overmeyer |
| 2019 | NCIS | Emmanuel Vela |
| 2020 | Station 19 | – |
| 2020–2021 | Selena: The Series | Chris Pérez |
References
- ^ Martin, Anne. "'Selena': Julio Macias, Jesse Posey, Hunter Reese Pena join Netflix series - UPI.com". UPI. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2019-11-27). "Netflix's 'Selena: The Series' Adds Seven To Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Miller, Thomas (2022-01-17). "NCIS Season 19 Episode 11 Photos All Hands | Seat42F". Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ Goldstein, Joelle. "Tyler Posey Brings 2 Beers to His Late Mother's Grave in Honor of Her 60th Birthday". People.com. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "Cyndi Garcia-Posey Obituary (2014) - Valencia, CA - The Santa Clarita Valley Signal". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Smith, Wyatt (2020-12-07). "Former Hart Baseball Player Jesse Posey Makes Netflix Debut In 'Selena: The Series'". KHTS Radio. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "Jesse Posey". College of the Canyons. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ Thompson, Avery (2020-12-14). "'Selena' Star Jesse Posey Reveals What He Found 'Admirable' About Selena's Love Chris Perez". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (2025-04-07). "Jesse Posey talks about starring in the horror movie 'Screamboat'". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Jeremy (2025-01-13). "Art the Clown Actor Transforms Into Killer Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie Parody Horror Film". CBR. Retrieved 2025-10-26.