Jon Rua

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jon Rua
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Aug 14, 1983(1983-08-14)
Age	41
Birthplace	Elizabeth
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Leo

Jon Rua Biography

Jon Rua is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on August 14, 1983 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. The choreographer and actor is best known for his portrayal of untrustworthy Charles Lee in the hit musical Hamilton. He also had the lead parts as a choreographer in Hands on a Hardbody and In the Heights and been choreographer for Hamilton, In the Heights and Aida.

In addition to the role of Charles Lee, he also played an understudy to Hamilton the creator In addition to playing Charles Lee, he also understudied for Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in the role of Alexander Hamilton. as Alexander Hamilton.

Rua graduated in 2001 from Linden High School, where he participated in the musical theatre program and began dancing socially. He received a B.A. in Communication and Public Relations from Rutgers University. During Rua’s college years, he attended his first dance class, and later started teaching dancing to younger students.

Rua made his Broadway debut in 2008 as a swing in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical In the Heights, later becoming the replacement for Sonny and Graffiti Pete. He stepped into the leading role of Usnavi several times as understudy.

His parents Maria Nohelia Castaneda Cano and Elibanier “Marco” Rua, immigrated into New Jersey from Colombia.

Jon Rua Net Worth

Jon Rua is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jon Rua 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Through the high school years, he played in the marching band as well as musical theatre and madrigals. After college, he spent his time in Rutgers University studying communications and public relations.

In addition to his expertise as a choreographer and performer He has also worked as consultant to the creative team of Spongebob the Musical.

Jon Rua (born Jonathan Rua, August 14, 1983) is an American actor, singer, and choreographer, best known for his roles in Broadway musicals such as Hamilton, In the Heights, and Hands on a Hardbody.

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His television credits include the role of Ricky in “Confessions”, a 2016 episode of the CBS police procedural drama Blue Bloods.

Facts & Trivia

Jon Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jon Rua celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.

What ethnicity is Jon Rua?

Rua was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and grew up in nearby Linden. His parents, Maria Nohelia Castañeda Cano and Elibanier “Marco” Rua, were both immigrants from Colombia. Rua graduated in 2001 from Linden High School, where he participated in the musical theatre program and began dancing socially.

Who was Jon Rua in Spongebob?

With four Tony Nominated Broadway shows under his belt, originating roles such as “ Patchy the Pirate ” in Spongebob Squarepants, “Charles Lee” in the Tony & Grammy Award Winning hit musical Hamilton, where he also served as the “Hamilton” Standby, and ‘Jesus Pena’ in the docu-based musical Hands on a Hardbody.

Who played General Lee in Hamilton?

Whee! Charles Lee served as a general in the U.S. Continental Army and is known for serving the command coveted by Alexander Hamilton. His role was originated by Jon Rua.

Who does Jon Rua play?

Jon Rua is an American actor and singer. He portrayed Charles Lee in the Broadway Production of Hamilton until June 29, 2016. During this time, he was also an understudy for Lin-Manuel Miranda in the role of Alexander Hamilton.

Why do actors play 2 roles in Hamilton?

After studying the life of Hamilton for years, Miranda began to notice several similarities in his relationships with people in Hamilton’s life. In order to amplify these similarities , he purposefully casted the same actor or actress to play both characters.