Miguel Pérez (actor)

Infobox actor
name = Miguel Pérez


caption = Pérez with his good friend and colleague Jinsey Dauk, who photographed Miguel & Lisa's wedding in 1987"
birthdate = September 7, 1957
birthplace = San Jose, California

Miguel Perez (born September 7, 1957) is an American actor known for his work in various television appearances.

Biography

Personal life

Pérez was born Arnoldo Cruz Perez in San Jose, California, the son of a telephone repairman and a housewife. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/24/Miguel-Perez.html Miguel Perez Biography (1957-) ] ] Growing up, he was a lonely child who was teased by his peers for being obese. Consequently, he got involved in sports and pursued football and wrestling at Caroline Davis junior high and at Andrew P. Hill high school until a spinal infection put him in a body cast and on the sidelines. He joined the drama club in his sophomore year and began his interest in Theatre. Miguel dropped out of San Jose State University and joined the Marines in 1975. Honorably discharged in 1979, Miguel moved to New York City to begin a career in the Theatre. The National Shakespeare Company was his training ground, followed by stints in many regional theatres as well as Off-Broadway.

Perez is married to Lisa Spigai-Perez (they married November 7, 1987). He is 5'11". He now works in Film and Television as well while making a home with his wife and son in Southern California.

Career

With over 50 appearances towards his credit, Perez is known for his work in such television shows as: "The Wonder Years", "Beverly Hills 90210", "Chicago Hope", "Frasier" (Carlos 'The Barracuda' Del Gato) "24" (Ranger Mike Kramer), and "". However his most reputed role 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.

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