Miguel Perez (American actor)
American actor
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Arnoldo Cruz "Miguel" Perez (born September 7, 1957) is an American actor.[1][2] He has appeared in many television series, films, and stage productions.
Born
September 7, 1957
Arnoldo Cruz Perez
September 7, 1957
San Jose, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Yearsactive1989–present
Miguel Perez | |
|---|---|
Portrait of Perez | |
| Born | Arnoldo Cruz Perez September 7, 1957 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouses | Kaye Freeman (m. 2018)Lisa Spigai
(m. 1987; div. 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
Perez has appeared in such television shows as: The Wonder Years, Beverly Hills, 90210, Chicago Hope, Frasier (Carlos 'The Barracuda' Del Gato) 24 (Ranger Mike Kramer), and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. However his most reputed role[citation needed] was Luis in an episode of Seinfeld ("The Cheever Letters"). In the episode, he played a Cuban man who dealt Cuban Cigars to Cosmo Kramer in return for his jacket. He became friends with Luis and his gang and they even became golf partners in Westchester County.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | A Shock to the System | Transit Cop | |
| 1994 | Clear and Present Danger | DEA Agent #1 | |
| 1996 | Up Close and Personal | WMIA Floor Manager | |
| 1997 | 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag | Customs Inspector | |
| 1999 | Magnolia | Avi Solomon | |
| 2001 | Blow | Alessandro | |
| 2001 | A.I. Artificial Intelligence | Robot Repairman | |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | Explosives Cop | |
| 2002 | Hourly Rates | Marvin | |
| 2004 | Million Dollar Baby | Restaurant Owner | |
| 2005 | Venus on the Halfshell | Sam Zelinski | |
| 2005 | Angels with Angles | Delgado | |
| 2006 | Soul's Midnight | Ramos | |
| 2013 | The Face of Love | Bartender | |
| 2017 | The Case for Christ | Fr. Jose Maria Marquez | |
| 2017 | Negative | Tony | |
| 2017 | The Ascent | Henry Cardenas | |
| 2017 | 12 Round Gun | Trinidad | |
| 2018 | Unbroken: Path to Redemption | Father Cardarelli | |
| 2021 | Xico's Journey | Señor Caradura |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Seinfeld | Luis | Episode: "The Cheever Letters" |
| 1993 | Wonder Years | Band Leader | Episode: "Independence Day" |
| 1997 | Frasier | Carlos Del Gato | Episode: "Voyage of the Damned" |
| 2002 | 24 | Mike Kramer | Episode: "Day 2: 8:00pm-9:00pm |
| 2020 | The Show Must Go Online | Petruchio, Catesby, Ghost of Hamlet's Father & Apemantus | Various episodes |
