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J.R. Villarreal

J.R. Villarreal

Known For Acting
Birthday Sep 28, 1992 (33)
Birthplace Houston, Texas, USA
Popularity 0.3 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Born in Houston, Texas, JR Villarreal has been working and living in Hollywood since the tender age of 10. A compelling and energetic actor, JR's talent and depth have earned him adulation from both industry professionals and fans alike. As a youngster, JR captivated audiences with his performance ... in the hit film Akeelah and the Bee starring alongside KeKe Palmer and Angela Bassett. Fresh off the success of Akeela, JR played the role of "Kit" in Millennium Film's action-drama, Bobby Z with Paul Walker and Lawrence Fishburne. Recently, his performance as the lead in the indie drama, Magic City Memoirs, garnered him a Best Actor award at the 2011 Ibiza International Film Festival. The film which is executive produced by Academy Award nominated actor, Andy Garcia, also won awards at the Miami International Film Festival and New York International Latino Film Festival. His latest feature is Paramount's found-footage parody, Ghost Team One. A horror comedy about two roommates deathly afraid of ghosts that both fall in love with a girl who believes their home is haunted. Ghost Team One is set to hit theaters October 11, 2013. JR's television roles include guest appearances on FX's new hit series The Bridge starring Demian Bichir, Fox's House M.D., Lifetime's Strong Medicine and CBS's Ghost Whisperer. Other television credits include guest lead roles in three of the highest rated shows on television - Cold Case, Without A Trace and CSI: Miami. A true thespian and student of the craft, JR's presence will continue to illuminate silver and small screens for years to come.

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Filmography

Jenni

Jenni

2024

as Juan 'Cinco' Lopez

Whiteblood

Whiteblood

2017

as Rico

High and Mighty

High and Mighty

2017

as Hugo

Ghost Team One

Ghost Team One

2013

as Brad

Akeelah and the Bee

Akeelah and the Bee

2006

as Javier

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion

as Cruz de la Vega / Black Scorpion

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Jun 03, 2022

Freeridge

as Tio Tonio

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Feb 02, 2023

Landman

as Manuel

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Nov 17, 2024

United We Fall

as Felix Rodriguez

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jul 15, 2020

Medal of Honor

as Gallegos

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 09, 2018

Ghost Whisperer

as Joseph Borgia

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2005

House

as Manny

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 16, 2004

CSI: Miami

as Ben Tavez

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2002

Without a Trace

as Nelson Rodriguez

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 2002

Strong Medicine

as Marcos Garcia

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 23, 2000

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