Gary Perez

Gary Perez is an American actor of Puerto Rican descent.[1] Perez was born and raised in Harlem, and attended the High School of Performing Arts to study ballet. He then became an actor at age 25.[2] Perez is a past member of the Circle Repertory Company[3] and in 1992 he co-founded the LAByrinth Theater Company.[4] Between 2000 and 2001, Perez played the character of Agent Marquez on The Sopranos,[5] and the character of Luis Ruiz on Oz.[6] He has also played recurring characters on daytime dramas including As the World Turns and All My Children.[7] In 2010 Perez’ film Apples was an official selection and nominated for the Audience Award at the New York City Short Film Festival.[8] In 2013 Perez played the role of Julio in a staged production of The Motherfucker with the Hat, playing opposite Jimmy Smits.[2][9] He was nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for his performance.[10][11]

References

  1. ↑ "Role Playing: Gary Perez channels his Harlem youth as quiet, unflinching Julio in 'The Hat'". Chicago on the Aisle.
  2. 1 2 "Gary Perez - Performer of the week - interview".
  3. ↑ "A 'Gym' for Acting, It's a Company, Too". The New York Times. 10 December 2000.
  4. ↑ Alterman, Glenn (13 December 2013). "An Actor's Guide--Making It in New York City". Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. p. 244 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ Chance, Norman (7 January 2011). "Who was Who on TV". p. 234 – via Google Books.
  6. ↑ Staff, Hollywood.com (5 February 2015). "Oz - Full Cast and Credits - 1997".
  7. ↑ "Gary Perez".
  8. ↑ "2010 New York City Short Film Festival".
  9. ↑ Tribune, Chicago. "Brand new way to look at love and addiction".
  10. ↑ "2013 Equity Jeff Awards Nominees for Chicago theater".
  11. ↑ "2013 Joseph Jefferson Award Nominations!".
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