Joseph A. Nuñez is an American actor and comedian known for his roles on the series ''Bless This Mess'' (2019), ''

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'' (2016), ''

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'' (2005), and in the films ''Rango'' (2011), ''The Watch'' (2012), and ''

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'' (2007).

Early life

Nunez was born to a Mexican family (who are of Michoacan and Zacatecan) and did not learn English until the age of four. He found an interest in comedy when he was 12 and graduated from

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with a Theater and English degree.

Career

Nunez worked the comedy scene at

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and Second City with

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before moving to

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in 2001 to pursue an acting career. He was cast as Manche Sanchez in ''

'' and had in minor roles in the films ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. In 2010, Nunez played the role of Migo Salazar in the pilot for the

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sitcom '' Running Wilde'', but the role was recast after the pilot episode. Nunez was later cast as Antonio Guzman in '' The Watch'', Armando Gutierrez in ''

'', and Ray in ''Bless This Mess''.

Filmography

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nunez, Joe Year of birth missing (living people) Living people American male comedians 21st-century American comedians American male film actors American male television actors Male actors from Chicago Male actors from Los Angeles American male voice actors Creighton University alumni Hispanic and Latino American male actors Hispanic and Latino American male comedians 21st-century American male actors