Carlo Alban facts for kids

Carlo Albán (born October 3, 1979) is an Ecuadorian actor. He is well-known for playing "Carlo" on the children's TV show Sesame Street from 1993 to 1998. He also played Luis "McGrady" Gallego in the TV series Prison Break between 2007 and 2008. Carlo Albán has acted in many different plays and television shows.

Early Life and First Roles

Carlo Albán moved to the United States with his family when he was seven years old. They stayed in the country even though their travel documents had expired. This meant they always faced the risk of being asked to leave.

When Carlo was 12, he got his first acting role. He played the main character in the play Oliver!. After that, he continued to act in New York. Soon, he was chosen to be on Sesame Street.

Carlo grew up in Sayreville, New Jersey. He finished high school at Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1996. In 2019, he was honored and added to his school's hall of fame. He later studied visual arts at Rutgers University.

Acting on Sesame Street

Carlo Albán was on Sesame Street from 1993 to 1998. During these years, he was living in the U.S. without proper documents. He once said that being on a famous show like Sesame Street was a good place to be, because "no one would suspect you."

During his teenage years, Carlo had some important experiences, including challenges related to his family's immigration status. He later shared these stories in his play Intringulus.

Carlo Albán's Acting Career

Carlo Albán has had a busy career in both movies and TV shows, as well as in theater.

Film and Television Roles

Carlo has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He had regular roles in shows like Strangers with Candy, Thicker Than Blood, and The Tavern.

He also made guest appearances on popular shows such as Law & Order, The Jury, Touched by an Angel, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He was also in the prison-themed series Oz.

One of his well-known roles was Luis "McGrady" Gallego in Prison Break. He also played "Birdman" in the movie Whip It.

Theater Performances

Carlo Albán has also performed a lot on stage. He has been in many Off-Broadway shows, which are plays performed in smaller theaters in New York City. He also acted on Broadway, which is the highest level of theater in the U.S.

Starring in Sweat

Carlo Albán played the role of Oscar in the play Sweat. This play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2017, which is a very important award for plays. Sweat was performed on Broadway until June 2017. The play tells the story of a group of friends and coworkers who face problems when their jobs are at risk. Carlo first played Oscar in 2015 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

Carlo Albán has received several awards and nominations for his acting.

• For his TV work, he was nominated for two Young Artist Awards. These nominations were for his roles in Touched by an Angel and Thicker Than Blood.
• He also received a nomination for an ALMA award for his work in Thicker Than Blood. The movie Thicker Than Blood itself won an ALMA award for Outstanding Made-For-Television Movie or Mini-Series.
• Carlo has also been honored in theater. He received the New Dramatists' Charles Bowden Award.
• In 2017, he won a Theatre World Award for his excellent first performance on Broadway in the play Sweat.