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Amaury Nolasco Profile |
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Birth Date: December 24, 1970
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Birth Place: Puerto Rico
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Birth Name: Amaury Nolasco Garrido
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Height: 5'11"
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Biography |
Amaury Nolasco (born Amaury Nolasco Garrido; December 24,
1970) is an actor, best known for the role of Fernando Sucre
on the television series Prison Break.
Nolasco was born in Puerto Rico, where he studied biology as
a full-time student at the University of Puerto Rico in an
effort to become a doctor. Initially, he did not intend to
become an actor. His parents are from the Dominican
Republic. After various acting gigs, Nolasco moved to New
York, where he trained at the American British Dramatic Arts
School.
Nolasco's childhood friend is Jorge Posada, they met in the
first grade. He worked at a club in Los Angeles called the
Conga Room as a bartender.
Not long after, Nolasco guest-starred in various television
series such as Arli$$, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and
ER. His first role on a feature film was as "Orange Julius"
in Universal's 2 Fast 2 Furious. He then went on to co-star
opposite Bernie Mac in Mr. 3000.
Nolasco's additional television and film credits include
guest-starring roles on George Lopez, CSI: NY and The
Benchwarmers. He also appeared on Mind of Mencia as a guest
on Sunday, April 29, 2007. His most high-profile role to
date was in the smash-hit Transformers movie, released
during the summer of 2007.
Nolasco also made a guest appearance in Will.I.Am's music
video, "Yes We Can", which shows support for the 2008
presidencial candidate, Barack Obama. |
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Other Information |
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He was recently included in the prestigious list of the 26
guys to watch in 2004 published by USA Today, alongside such
talents as Justin Timberlake, Ashton Kutcher, Josh Harnett
and Jake Gyllenhaal, to name a few. |
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since May 22, 2008