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J.R. Villarreal

Actor, ProducerBorn September 28, 1992 (32 years)
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • Whiteblood
Known For
  • Akeelah and the Bee
  • Spare Parts
  • Ghost Team One
  • Bobby Z
  • Medal of Honor
  • An American in Texas
  • Freeridge
  • United We Fall
  • Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion
  • Whiteblood
  • Jenni

Filmography

2024
Jenni · as Juan 'cinco' Lopez
2024
Landman (TV Series) · as Manuel
2023
Freeridge (TV Series) · as Tio Tonio
2023
The Uncanny · as Terrence
2022
Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion (TV Series) · as Cruz De La Vega / Black Scorpion
2020
United We Fall (TV Series) · as Felix Rodriguez
2018
Medal of Honor (TV Series) · as Gallegos
2017
An American in Texas · as Paul Villarreal
2017
2015
Spare Parts · as Hector
2013
The Bridge (2013) (TV Series) · as Mando
2013
Noches con Platanito (TV Series) · as Cast
2013
Ghost Team One · as Brad
2011
Magic City Memoirs · as Mikey Acosta
2007
Bobby Z · as Kit
2006
Akeelah and the Bee · as Javier
2005
Ghost Whisperer (TV Series) · as Joseph Borgia
2005
Harvest of Redemption · as Oscar As A Young Boy
2004
House (TV Series) · as Manny
2003
Cold Case (TV Series) · as Boy #2
2002
Without a Trace (TV Series) · as Nelson Rodriguez
2002
CSI: Miami (TV Series) · as Ben Tavez
2000
Strong Medicine (TV Series) · as Marcos Garcia

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