Harvey Guillén
American actor
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Javier "Harvey" Guillén (Latin American Spanish: [xaˈβjeɾ ˈxaɾβi ɣiˈʝen])[2][3] is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the human familiar Guillermo de la Cruz in the television series What We Do in the Shadows.[4][5] He is also known for his voice work.
Harvey Guillén | |
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Guillén in 2026 | |
| Born | Javier Guillén |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | What We Do in the Shadows |
Early life
Harvey Guillén is the son of Mexican immigrants. He adopted the name Harvey when school teachers could not pronounce his first name.[6][1] Guillén attended Citrus College, completing the three-year Citrus Singers program in 2005.[7] He used to recycle trash to pay for improv classes. His father, who was the first person who encouraged him to pursue acting, died of lung cancer in 2017.[8][9][10]
Career
Guillén has appeared in recurring roles on television series such as Alistair Delgado on Huge (2010), Cousin Blobbin on The Thundermans (2013–2018), George Reyes in Eye Candy (2015), and Benedict Fenwick on The Magicians (2017–2018).[11] He also appeared in the 2013 film The Internship.[12]
Beginning in 2019, Guillén played the role of Guillermo de la Cruz, the vampires' human familiar, in the FX television series What We Do in the Shadows.[13] He also appeared in Quibi's science fiction drama series Don't Look Deeper,[14] before the platform shut down in December 2020.
Guillén has received considerable acclaim for his role as Guillermo. TheWrap included Guillén in a list of "2019 Emmy Contenders".[15] Hank Steuver, in his review of What We Do in the Shadows in The Chicago Tribune, stated that Guillén "provides at least half the big laughs" in the show.[13]
Guillén provided the voice of Funny the Magic House in Mickey Mouse Funhouse. He played Nightwing starting in season 3 of Harley Quinn.[16]
In 2022, Guillén provided the voice for the comedic sidekick character Perrito in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.[17]
In 2023, Guillén appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in a skit as Representative George Santos.[18]
In 2024, Guillén reprised his role as Cousin Blobbin from The Thundermans in The Thundermans Return. He also provided the voice of Odie in The Garfield Movie and Vassago in Helluva Boss.
In 2026, Guillén again appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote the Broadway play he would be appearing in, The Rocky Horror Show.
He's presently the host of the Spotify Podcast "Killer Stories".
Personal life
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | General Education | Andy | [24] |
| 2013 | The Internship | Zach | |
| 2017 | 8 Bodies | Garry | Short film[25][26] |
| Truth or Dare | Holt Thorne | ||
| 2018 | Status Update | Lonnie Gregory | [27] |
| F.R.E.D.I. | Lopez | ||
| 2021 | Werewolves Within | Joaquim Wolfson | [28] |
| 2022 | Cursed Friends | Andy Leonard | |
| I'm Totally Fine | DJ Twisted Bristle | [29] | |
| Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | Perrito (voice) | [30][31] | |
| 2023 | Blue Beetle | Dr. Jose Francisco Morales Rivera de la Cruz / "Sanchez" | [32] |
| Strays | Shitstain (voice) | [33] | |
| Wish | Gabo (voice) | [34][31] | |
| 2024 | The Thundermans Return | Cousin Blobbin | |
| The Garfield Movie | Odie (voice) | [35][31] | |
| The Life of Chuck | Hector | [36] | |
| 2025 | Companion | Eli | [37] |
| Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip | Claudio | [38] | |
| A Loud House Christmas Movie: Naughty or Nice | Duncan (voice) | [39] | |
| 2026 | That Friend | Paul | |
| Street Smart | Danny G | ||
| TBA | (Saint) Peter | Daymon Grundy | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Extra | Episode: "What the Hey?" |
| 2008 | Miss Guided | Lopez | Episode: "The List"[24] |
| 2010 | Huge | Alistair Delgado | Main cast (10 episodes) |
| Most Likely to Succeed | Chuck | Unaired pilot[24] | |
| 2012 | Dog with a Blog | Glenn | Episode: "Stan of the House" |
| Raising Hope | Elijah | Episode: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do" | |
| 2013–2018 | The Thundermans | Cousin Blobbin | 8 episodes |
| 2015 | Eye Candy | George Reyes | Main cast (10 episodes) |
| 2016 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Beans | Episode: "Josh & I Work on a Case!" |
| Young & Hungry | Zander | Episode: "Young & Sofia" | |
| Haters Back Off | Harvey | 2 episodes[40] | |
| Documentary Now! | Manuel | Episode: "Juan Likes Rice & Chicken" | |
| 2017 | The Real O'Neals | August | Episode: "The Real Heartbreak" |
| iZombie | Diego | Episode: "20-Sided, Die" | |
| 2017–2020 | The Magicians | Benedict Pickwick | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | The Good Place | Steve | Episode: "Everything Is Bonzer!" |
| Into the Dark | Nick | Episode: "The Body" | |
| 2019–2024 | What We Do in the Shadows | Guillermo de la Cruz | Main cast (61 episodes) |
| 2020 | Little America | Victor | Episode: "The Rock" |
| Don't Look Deeper | Renato | 4 episodes | |
| Room 104 | Luke | Episode: "Foam Party" | |
| 2021 | Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist | George | 4 episodes |
| The Owl House | Angmar (voice) | Episode: "Through the Looking Glass Ruins"[31] | |
| The Boulet Brothers' Dragula | Guest Judge | Episode: "Killer Clowns" | |
| Archer | Alton (voice) | 3 episodes | |
| Teenage Euthanasia | Kenton Burpy (voice) | Episode: "First Date with the Second Coming" | |
| 2021–2025 | Mickey Mouse Funhouse | Funny the Funhouse (voice) | Main cast (86 episodes)[31] |
| 2022 | The Casagrandes | Henrique (voice) | Episode: "The Bros in the Band" |
| Reacher | Jasper | 5 episodes | |
| 2022–present | Big City Greens | Hector (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2022–2023 | Human Resources | José/Brett (voice) | 4 episodes |
| 2022–present | Harley Quinn | Dick Grayson/Nightwing/Red X (voice) | 11 episodes |
| 2023 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | George Santos | 2 episodes[41][42] |
| Shape Island | Square (voice) | Main role (10 episodes) | |
| RuPaul's Drag Race | Guest Judge | Episode: "The Daytona Wind 2" | |
| RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked | Self | Episode: "Untucked – The Daytona Winds 2" | |
| Lopez vs Lopez | Miguel | Episode: "Lopez vs. Primos" | |
| Digman! | High Score (voice) | Episode: "The Arky Gala" | |
| We Baby Bears | Genie/Wishbone Salesman (voice) | Episode: "The Big Wish" | |
| Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight | Pelpel (voice) | 6 episodes[31] | |
| 2023–2024 | Firebuds | Uncle Tad (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Impractical Jokers | Self | Episode: "Harvey Guillen" |
| Angry Birds Mystery Island | Buddy (voice) | Main role (24 episodes)[31] | |
| Class Acts | Therapist from Hell | Episode: "The Ending Could Ruin Everything" | |
| Helluva Boss | Vassago (voice) | Episode: "Mastermind" | |
| 2025 | Wizards Beyond Waverly Place | Gossip Stone | Episode: "The Wizard at the End of the World: Part Two" |
| Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake | Gary Prince (voice) | Main cast (Season 2) | |
| Star Wars: Visions | BILY, Darth Bear (voice) | Episode: "Yuko's Treasure" | |
| Krapopolis | Zenobius (voice) | Episode: "The Anniversary Present" | |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spamalot | Patsy | Washington D.C., Kennedy Center | [43] |
| 2026 | The Rocky Horror Show | Eddie/Dr. Scott | Broadway, Studio 54 | [44] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | What We Do in the Shadows | Nominated | [45] |
| 2022 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Nominated | [46] | ||
| Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series | Nominated | [47] | ||
| 2024 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | [48] | |
| 2026 | Imagen Awards | Best Voice-Over Actor | Shape Island | Pending | [49] |