Carlos Lacámara facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carlos Lacámara
Born	(1958-11-11) November 11, 1958 (age 66) Havana, Cuba
Occupation	Actor, playwright
Years active	1982–present
Spouse(s)	Carol Barbee
Children	2

Carlos Lacámara is an American actor and writer. He was born in Havana, Cuba on November 11, 1958. You might know him from TV shows like Nurses, where he played Paco Ortíz. He also starred as Ray García, the dad, in The Brothers García. Besides acting, Carlos is a talented playwright, meaning he writes plays for the theater. He has been acting since 1982.

Carlos Lacámara's Early Life

Carlos Lacámara was born in Havana, Cuba in 1958. When he was very young, his family moved to Washington, D.C. in 1960. This move happened because of the Cuban Revolution. After that, his family moved to Puerto Rico. Later, they settled in California, where he lives today. Carlos went to college at the UCLA.

Carlos Lacámara's Acting and Writing Career

Carlos Lacámara has had a long career in television. When he first started acting, he often played roles like waiters or valets. Over time, his roles became more varied and important.

He worked on the TV show Nurses. His character, Paco Ortíz, was a main part of the show. Later, he reunited with his Nurses co-star Ada Maris on the show The Brothers García. On that show, he played Ray García, the father of the family.

Besides acting, Carlos is also a successful playwright. A playwright is someone who writes plays for the stage. In 2006, one of his plays, Nowhere on the Border, won a big award. It was produced by a theater company in New York. His second play, Havana Bourgeois, also won a contest. It was performed in New York, Los Angeles, and Florida.

Carlos also helped create a musical called "Cuba Libre". He wrote the story and some of the song lyrics. This musical first opened in Oregon in 2015. It features a famous band called Tiempo Libre. The show includes many actors, dancers, and musicians.

Carlos Lacámara's Film and TV Roles

Carlos Lacámara has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his roles: