Luis Guzmán facts for kids
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Luis Guzmán
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| Born | August 28, 1956 |
| Education | The City College of New York The American University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–present |
Luis Guzmán (born August 28, 1956) is a talented actor from Puerto Rico. He has been acting for over 40 years, appearing in many movies and TV shows. You might know him from films like Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Punch-Drunk Love. He also appeared in Out of Sight, The Limey, and Traffic.
On television, Luis Guzmán has played many memorable characters. He was Raoul Hernandez in the prison drama Oz. He also played José Gonzalo Rodríguez Gacha in Narcos. More recently, he was Jesse "Mama" Salander in the medical drama Code Black. He also played Gomez Addams in the popular series Wednesday.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Luis Guzmán was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He grew up in New York City, specifically in the Bronx area. He went to Seward Park High School. His mother worked at a hospital, and his stepfather repaired televisions.
After finishing college at American University, Luis Guzmán started his career helping people as a social worker. At the same time, he also began acting in local plays and independent films. This helped him get started in the acting world.
Acting Career Highlights
Luis Guzmán has been in many different types of movies. Some of his film roles include Carlito's Way, Punch-Drunk Love, and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. He is known for playing a variety of characters.
On TV, he has appeared in shows like Homicide: Life on the Street and Frasier. He also voiced the character Ricardo Diaz in the video games Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. In 2010, he starred in the HBO series How to Make It in America. He also made a funny appearance in a Snickers commercial during the Super Bowl.
Luis Guzmán has continued to work steadily in both film and television. He is known for his unique style and memorable performances.
Personal Life
Luis Guzmán lives in Cabot, Vermont. He is a private person but sometimes shares his thoughts on important topics. In 2018, he helped with a TV show called Bar Rescue. He worked with former baseball star Bernie Williams to help a tavern and a community center in Puerto Rico. They helped after the area was damaged by Hurricane Maria.
Awards and Recognition
Luis Guzmán has received awards and nominations for his acting.
- In 1998, he was part of the winning cast for Boogie Nights at the Florida Film Critics Circle Awards.
- He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his role in The Limey in 2000.
- He won an Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actor for Punch-Drunk Love in 2003.
- In 2008, he won an Imagen Award for Best Actor for the film Maldeamores.
- He also won a NAMIC Visions Award in 2011 for his performance in How to Make It in America.
Luis Guzmán's long career shows his dedication and talent in the entertainment industry.
See also
In Spanish: Luis Guzmán para niños
- List of Puerto Ricans
