David Barrera

David Barrera
Barrera at the 2012 ALMA Awards
Born David Joel Barrera[1]
(1968-12-28) December 28, 1968[1]
San Juan, Texas, U.S.
Residence Los Angeles, California[1]
Occupation Actor
Years active 1990-present
Spouse(s) Maria Canals[1] (1999-present)
Children 2 daughters
Website http://www.davidbarrera.com/

David Barrera (born David Joel barrera on december 28, 1968) [1]is an American actor. He is best known for his latest role as Gunnery Sgt. Ray 'Casey Kasem' Griego in Generation Kill. He has appeared in television series including Grimm, Heroes, CSI: Miami, Boston Legal, Medium, Nip/Tuck, NYPD Blue, Murder One, Without a Trace, The West Wing, Big Bang Theory and 24 for which he got nominated for an ALMA Award.[2]

Barrera is a graduate of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School in his hometown, San Juan, Texas, where he was part of the Theater Club. This high school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. David Barrera is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, and went on to study in the graduate acting program at the University of California, San Diego.

Barrera appeared in Universal's family comedy Evan Almighty, further he worked on films like Infinity, No Way Back and The United States of Leland (First Officer).[3]

Barrera guest starred in the episode, "Alex Gives Up", as Carlos Cucuy in a Disney Channel Original Series live-action sitcom, Wizards of Waverly Place in which his wife, Maria, was one of the main cast members. In 2015, Barrera guest starred in the episode, "Flicker", as Dr. Kaplan in the fifth season of American Horror Story.

Personal life

Barrera has been married to actress Maria Canals-Barrera since 1999, with whom he has two daughters.

Filmography

Awards

While at the University of California, San Diego graduate acting program he was awarded the Princess Grace Award in acting.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "birth reference results for David Joel Barrera". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  2. ↑ http://www.cruzandothemovie.com/davidbarreramatador.htm
  3. 1 2 Official website


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