J. R. Ramirez
J. R. Ramirez | |
|---|---|
 J. R. Ramirez on the set of Arrow in 2014 | |
| Born | October 8, 1980 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2008–present |
J. R. Ramirez is a Cuban-American actor. He is best known for his role as Julio on Starz series Power and Oscar Arocho on Netflix series Jessica Jones.
Early life
Ramirez was born in Matanzas,[1] Cuba. When he was a baby, his family moved to the United States and he was raised in Tampa, Florida.[2]
Career
He was a recurring character on the first season of Power before being promoted to a regular cast member in the second season.[3] He followed up by having a recurring appearance as Ted Grant, otherwise known as Wildcat, on the third season of Arrow[4] before joining the second season of Jessica Jones as Oscar Arocho.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tinslestars | Brandon Young | |
| 2010 | I Will Follow | Percy | |
| 2012 | The Coalition | Lonzo Ramirez | |
| 2013 | Life Starts Tomorrow | Trainer/Marco | Short film |
| 2015 | Drunk Wedding | Cal | |
| 2018 | Sun Dogs | Staff Sgt. Kendrick |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–10 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Diego Hernandez | 10 episodes |
| 2010 | Hacienda Heights | Eddie Jr. | 11 episodes |
| 2010 | 24 | CTU Agent #1 | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | GCB | DoDo | Episode: "Revelation" |
| 2013 | 90210 | Billy | Episode: "Misery Loves Company" |
| 2013 | Emily Owens M.D. | Dr. AJ Aquino | 3 episodes |
| 2014–17 | Power | Julio | 33 episodes |
| 2014–15 | Arrow | Ted Grant / Wildcat | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Rosewood | Frank Escajeda | Episode: "Keritan & Kissyface" |
| 2018 | Jessica Jones | Oscar Arocho | 10 episodes |
References
- ^ "J.R. Ramirez short bio". Facebook. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ Yohannes, Alamin (20 October 2014). "A Chat with J.R. Ramirez – 'Arrow's Wildcat". Hollywood Billboard. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ Anop, Nirat (16 August 2014). "Power - JR Ramirez - Promoted to Regular for Season 2". Spoiler TV Fleming. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 29, 2014). "J.R. Ramirez To Play Wildcat On 'Arrow' Season 3". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- ^ Dinh, Christine (July 31, 2017). "J.R. Ramirez Joins 'Marvel's Jessica Jones'". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
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External links
- J.R. Ramirez on Facebook
- J.R. Ramirez on Instagram
- J.R. Ramirez on Twitter
- J.R. Ramirez at IMDb