Enrique Castillo

Birth Name:

Enrique Jimenez Castillo

Birth Place:

Calexico, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

He wrote and directed the play "Veteranos: A Legacy of Valor," which honored the military contributions of Latinos in America's defense, and received an Imagen Award for Best Live Theatrical Production
Began his acting career in 1969 with Luis Valdez's Teatro Campesino, with whom he traveled to Paris, France, where the Teatro represented the USA at the World Theater Festival
Quote: "(On how the role of Gilberto changed him) "I would say, only in the sense that it helped reinforce my feelings: that I love my children to the degree that I do and that I love and appreciate every day that I can share with my wife, my partner․""
Quote: "(On which role has defined him as an actor) "The catena of roles throughout my career and how well I did my work, is what I hope in the end, defines me as an actor and not one role in particular․""
He is best known for his portrayal of Montana in "Blood In, Blood Out․"
Is a co-founder of The Latino Theater Company in Los Angeles, and wrote and directed the film "The History of The Latino Theater Company․"

1994Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actor - Film:Winner
1998ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film:Nominated
1999ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film:Nominated
2009Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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