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Kirk Acevedo Biography

Birth Name:Kirk M. Acevedo

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Won a Satellite Award for outstanding motion picture ensemble for "The Thin Red Line" in 1999
  • Won an ALMA Award for outstanding actor in a supporting role in a feature film for "The Thin Red Line" in 1999
  • Was nominated for four ALMA Awards for outstanding actor in a drama series for "Oz" in 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001
  • Graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV movie "The Sunshine Boys" in 1996
  • Had recurring roles as SSgt․ Joseph Toye in "Band of Brothers," D․A․ Hector Salazar in "Law & Order: Trial by Jury" and as Nicky Cottero in "The Black Donnellys․"
  • Best known for playing Miguel Alvarez in "Oz" and Alternate Charlie Francis in "Fringe․"
  • Is an avid poker player and has competed in the Los Angeles Poker Open
  • Was the voice of Jackie Estacado in the video game "The Darkness" in 2007

Awards

  • 1997CableACE-Actor in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 1998ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1999ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film: winner
  • 1999ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1999Special Achievement Award-Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble: winner
  • 2000ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2001ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Series: nominated