Joe Nunez
American actor
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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]
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Joe Nunez | |
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Nuñez in 2019 | |
| Born | Joseph A. Nunez |
| Other names | Joseph Nunez |
| Alma mater | Creighton University |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Notable credits | |
| Television | |
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] |
