Joe Nunez

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Not to be confused with the Colorado politician Joe Núñez.
Joe Nunez
Born
Joseph A. Nunez
Other namesJoseph Nunez
Alma materCreighton University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1999–present
Known for
Notable credits
Television

Joseph A. Nuñez is an American actor and comedian known for his roles on the series Bless This Mess (2019), Elena of Avalor (2016), Prison Break (2005), and in the films Rango (2011), The Watch (2012), and Superbad (2007).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Early life

Nunez was born to a Mexican family (who are of Michoacan and Zacatecan) and did not learn English until the age of four. He found an interest in comedy when he was 12 and graduated from Creighton University with a Theater and English degree.[1]

Career

Nunez worked the comedy scene at ImprovOlympic and Second City with Horatio Sanz in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles in 2001 to pursue an acting career.[2][4][5]

He was cast as Manche Sanchez in Prison Break and had in minor roles in the films The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Bridesmaids.[1][5] In 2010, Nunez played the role of Migo Salazar in the pilot for the FOX sitcom Running Wilde, but the role was recast after the pilot episode.[8]

Nunez was later cast as Antonio Guzman in The Watch,[7] Armando Gutierrez in Elena of Avalor,[9] and Ray in Bless This Mess.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Melvin Goes to Dinner Extra
2005 Domino Raul Chavez
The 40-Year-Old Virgin Man Buffing Floor [1]
2006 Let's Go to Prison Prisoner in Bathroom
The Pursuit of Happiness Driver Who Hits Chris [1]
School for Scoundrels Classmate
2006–2007 Prison Break Manche Sanchez 9 episodes[5]
2007 Superbad Liquor Store Clerk [1][3][5]
2008 Seven Pounds Larry / Hotel Owner [3]
2010 In My Sleep Mr. Mather
Running Wilde Migo Salazar Pilot
2011 Rango Rock-Eye Voice[1][5]
Bridesmaids Oscar the Security Guard [5]
2012 Free Samples Yani Perez
The Watch Antonio Guzman [10][7][11][12][13][14]
2014 Search Party Miguel
The Winklers Paco [15]
2015 Uncle Nick Luis [16][17]
2016–2020 Elena of Avalor Armando Gutierrez 31 episodes[9]
2018 The Rake Jeremy [18][19][20]
2019–2020 Bless This Mess Ray 9 episodes[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Carrion, Andrea (2011-03-03). "Actor Joe Nuñez: "Vine con pedigree"". Chicago Tribune (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  2. ^ a b Silverstein, Jack M. (2013-06-06). "How to be a Chicago sports fan in L.A." Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  3. ^ a b c Eady, Ashley (2017-08-17). "'Superbad' Cast Then and Now: From Emma Stone to Seth Rogen (Photos)". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  4. ^ a b Zimmerman, Pete (2018-04-10). "Actor and 'Saturday Night Live' alum Horatio Sanz talks Cubs, Chicago comedy and The SNL Experience". WGN (AM). Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Renteríamrenteria, Melissa (2011-07-14). "'Rango' role of toad like acting class for Nunez". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  6. ^ a b c Tyrrell, Caitlin (2022-11-15). "Divorce Bait Trailer Puts A New Spin On Marriage Troubles [EXCLUSIVE]". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  7. ^ a b c Nemiroff, Perri (2012-07-27). "The Watch Movie Reveiw [sic]". Shock Ya. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  8. ^ Radish, Christina (2010-09-16). "Mitch Hurwitz Interview RUNNING WILDE". Collider. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  9. ^ a b Amatangelo, Amy (2016-07-20). "'Elena of Avalor': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  10. ^ Horwitz, Jane (2012-07-29). "'Step Up' short on plot". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  11. ^ Goldberg, Matt (2012-07-27). "THE WATCH Review". Collider. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  12. ^ Gueiros, Eduardo. "Watch' It Once, but Not Again". The Hoya. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  13. ^ "Men Looking for Trouble: 'The Watch', PopMatters". PopMatters. 2012-07-27. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  14. ^ Means, Sean P. (2012-07-27). "Movie review: Comic 'Watch' veers from raunchy to bloody". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  15. ^ "Joseph Nunez Joins ABC's 'The Winklers', Jonny Cruz & Dylan Bruce In 'Matador'". Deadline Hollywood. 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  16. ^ Kenny, Glenn. "Uncle Nick movie review & film summary". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  17. ^ Schager, Nick (2015-12-04). "Film Review: 'Uncle Nick'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  18. ^ Miska, Brad (2018-04-16). "Tony Wash Brings the Urban Legend of 'The Rake' to Life! [Exclusive Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  19. ^ Collinson, Gary (2018-05-01). "Urban legend horror The Rake gets a release date". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  20. ^ Miska, Brad (2018-06-04). "Exclusive 'The Rake' Clip Hallucinates a Creepy Transformation". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
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