Miguel Pérez (actor)

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Miguel Perez (born on September 7, 1957) is a Latin American actor best known for his work in various television appearances.

1 Biography
2 Career
3 Trivia
4 External links

[edit] Biography

Miguel Pérez was born in San Jose, California. He was the son of a telephone man and a housewife. Growing up, he was a lonely child who was teased by his peers for being obese. Consequently, he got involved in sports and pursued football and wrestling in junior high and high school until a spinal infection put him in a body cast and on the sidelines. He joined the drama club in his sophomore year and began his interest in Theatre. Miguel dropped out of college and joined the Marines in 1975. Honorably discharged in 1979, Miguel moved to New York City to begin a career in the Theatre. The National Shakespeare Company was his training ground, followed by stints in many regional theatres as well as Off-Broadway. He now works in Film and Television as well while making a home with his wife and son in Southern California.

[edit] Career

With over 50 appearances towards his credit, Perez is best known for his work in such television shows as: The Wonder Years, Beverly Hills 90210, Chicago Hope, Frasier (Carlos 'The Barracuda' Del Gato) 24 (Ranger Mike Kramer), and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

However his most reputed role was Luis in an episode of Seinfeld ("The Cheever Letters"). In the episode, he played a Cuban man who dealt Cuban Cigars to Cosmo Kramer in return for his jacket. He became friends with Luis and his gang and they even became golf partners in Westchester County.