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Wilmer Valderrama Biography

Birth Name:Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama

Birth Place:Miami, Florida, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • In 2013, he received the ALMA Social Activism Award
  • Supports the National Association of Latino Independent Producer and the Los Angeles Mission
  • Champions the charity apparel line "The Shirt Helps," which aims to provide clean water and schooling for children across the globe
  • After appearing in several plays while in high school, he found success after his debut on a Pacific Bell commercial and landed roles on the miniseries "Four Corners" and Disney's "Omba Makamba․"
  • Best known for playing Fez in "That '70s Show" and the voice of the title character in "Handy Manny․"
  • He is of Columbian and Venezuelan descent and can speak both English and Spanish fluently
  • Bought the 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser that was used in "That '70s Show․"
  • His favorite song is "Take My Breath Away" by the band Berlin

Awards

  • 1999ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Young Ensemble: nominated
  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 1999YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 2000ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2001ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2002ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2002Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Sidekick: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Sidekick: winner
  • 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Sidekick: nominated
  • 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Sidekick: winner
  • 2006ALMA Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: Comedy: winner
  • 2007Imagen Award-Best Actor - Film: nominated
  • 2008Imagen Award-Best Actor - Television: nominated
  • 2011Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actor - Film: nominated
  • 2019Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actor - Television: winner
  • 2023Imagen Award-Best Actor - Drama (Television): nominated
  • 2024Imagen Award-Best Actor - Drama (Television): nominated