Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Birth Name:

Miguel A. Núñez

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Director

Made a promotional video for the Help Feed the Homeless Foundation, an organization that aims to help the homeless in Los Angeles and surrounding areas
Was nominated for an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film in a Crossover Role for his performance in "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" in 1999
Worked as a telemarketer for the L․A․ Lakers before entering the entertainment industry
Quote: "(On choosing to do "Juwanna Mann") "I was just looking for a project that was not just a comedy․ It had to have heart․ It had to be something I could really get into and show some acting ability or all you're going to get is do this comedy and then do the next comedy and the next comedy, unless it's a role that really can show what you can do․ That's what I was looking for and that's exactly what this is․""
Best known for "The Return of the Living Dead" and "Life," in which he played supporting roles, and "Juwanna Mann" in which he played the lead
In the early to mid-'80s, he was known as a bit player in horror films
Filmed a fight scene with Mel Gipson for "Lethal Weapon," but it was cut from the final film

1999ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film in a Crossover Role:Nominated

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