Arturo Castro (Guatemalan actor)
Arturo Castro (born November 26, 1985) is a Guatemalan actor best known for his portrayal of Jaimé Castro on the Comedy Central series Broad City, and David Rodriguez on the Netflix series Narcos.
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Born | |
Nationality | Guatemalan |
Occupation | Actor |
Known for | Jaimé Castro on Broad City David Rodriguez on Narcos |
Castro had hosted his own show on Guatemala's national network called Conexion a year before moving to New York City where he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and where he met Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer and got the role of Jaime in Broad City.[1] Castro had one of the leading roles in Ang Lee's war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, playing Marcellino “Mango” Montoya, a member of Billy Lynn's Bravo Squad.[2]
In 2017 Arturo landed a role as David Rodriguez, son of a Cali Cartel kingpin, in season 3 of the Netflix Series Narcos. He also played Jose in Bushwick, a film about 20-year-old Lucy and war veteran Stupe depending on each other for survival when a Texas military force invades their Brooklyn neighborhood. He currently stars in Comedy Central's Alternatino with Arturo Castro, a sketch comedy show centering on life as a modern Latino man.[3]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Looking for Palladin | Nestor | |
2009 | Taught to Hate | Antonio | Short film |
The Likes of Us | Mr. Franklin | ||
Lovebug | Dennis 492 | Short film | |
How to Come Home | Billy | Short film | |
Cuando ya no me quieras | Felipe | Short film | |
Behind Closed Doors | Boyfriend | Short film | |
Adan | Miguel Correo | Short film | |
Taught to Hate | Antonio | Short film | |
2010 | Heaven Is Waiting | Driver | Short film |
Tiempo al tiempo | Cisco | Short film | |
Fair Lawn | Jose Aviles | Short film | |
The Troy Shawn Welcome Story | Raymond | Short film | |
Apparition | Omar | Short film | |
2011 | Tobi | ||
Yi's Story | Caesar | Short film | |
Come Home Raquel | Luis | ||
2012 | Indigo Children | Armand | |
Vivir Asi | Tito | Short film | |
Caregiver | Ricky | Short film | |
2014 | Sun Belt Express | Miguel | |
Text Amy | Luis Eduardo | Short film | |
2015 | Vicky & Jonny | Jonny Devitto | Short film |
Mi America | Ignacio | ||
Ghost Story Club | Gary | Short film | |
2016 | Ace the Case | Juan | |
Railway Spine | Vinny | ||
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk | "Mango" Montoya | ||
2017 | Deidra & Laney Rob a Train | McMillan | |
Bushwick | Jose | ||
Snatched | Dr. Armando | ||
2018 | Brand New Old Love | Charlie Cates | |
2019 | The Informer | Daniel Gomez | |
Semper Fi | Snowball | ||
Lady and the Tramp | Joe | ||
TBA | The Broken Hearts Gallery | Marcos | Post-production |
Dating in New York | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009–2013 | We Speak NYC | Jorge / Fredy | Episode: "Love and Money" & "The Storm" |
2012 | The Pack | Episode: Juan | |
2013 | Lady Business | Tyler | 2 episodes |
2014 | 2040 | Arturo Winthrop | |
2014–2019 | Broad City | Jaimé Castro | |
2015 | The Good Wife | Dishwasher Juan | Episode: "The Debate" |
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll | Pizza Guy | Episode: "Doctor Doctor" | |
2015-2016 | Alternatino | Arturo | Web series, 6 episodes |
2016 | Invented Today | Hamilton | |
2017 | No Activity | Pedro | 6 Episodes |
Narcos | David Rodriguez | 10 episodes | |
No Activity | Miguel | 7 episodes | |
2018 | Ghost Story Club | Gary | 8 episodes |
2019 | Dollar Store Therapist | Arturo | Episode: "Sharks" |
Alternatino with Arturo Castro | Arturo | ||
Room 104 | Craig | Episode: "Itchy" | |
2019-2020 | Elena of Avalor | Felipe (voice) | 2 episodes |
2019 | Silicon Valley | Máximo Reyes | Final season [4] |
2020 | Flipped | Diego | |
See also
Influences
Arturo frequently cites Brenna N. Monroe and Margaret E. O'Hanlon as major acting and comedic influences.
References
- Castro, Arturo. "Who I Am - Arturo Castro". arturo-castro.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- Lane, Laura. "Arturo Castro: 5 Things to Know About Broad City's Breakout Roommate". people.com. Time Inc. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/alternatino-arturo-castro-review-1219092
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYHp-5h1y5o