Alexis Cruz
| Alexis Cruz | |
|---|---|
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| Biographical information | |
| Birth date |
September 29, 1974 The Bronx, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Professional information | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985—present |
| Stargate-related information | |
| Related series |
Stargate Stargate SG-1 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Character | Skaara |
Alexis Cruz (born September 29, 1974) is an American film and television actor. He has portrayed Skaara in Stargate, the movie, and Stargate SG-1.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Cruz was born in The Bronx, New York of Puerto Rican descent. His mother, Julia, was a songwriter.[1] He currently resides in Los Angeles. He started the actor´s career when he was 9. However, when he was 13, and was auditioning for a role, the director explained to him that he was a bad actor, at which he decided to enter the School for Performing Arts, the Fame school, that same year.[2] He went to Boston University majoring in Independent Technical Theatre.
Career[edit | edit source]
Cruz is known for his performances as Rafael in Touched by an Angel and as Skaara in Stargate and Stargate SG-1. Cruz appeared as assistant D.A. Martin Allende in the legal drama Shark, with co-stars James Woods and Jeri Ryan.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Involvement in the Stargate universe[edit | edit source]
Actor[edit | edit source]
- Skaara/Klorel (Stargate and Stargate SG-1)
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sighting | Mike | Film, post-production |
| 2012 | Muy Macho | Jaime/Caliente | Short |
| 2012 | Eagleheart | Otto | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2011 | L.A. Noire | Patrolman Enrique Gonzales (voice) | Video game |
| 2009 | Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods - Final Cut | Skaara / Klorel | Video, recut of "Children of the Gods" |
| 2009 | Drag Me to Hell | Farm Worker | Film |
| 2007 | Tortilla Heaven | Marco | Film |
| 2006-2007 | Shark | Martin Allende | TV series, 11 episodes |
| 2006 | The Last Time | Alvarez | Film |
| 2006 | Slayer | Alex | TV movie |
| 2006 | Almost a Woman | Nestor | TV movie |
| 2005 | Last Call | Young Dominic | Short |
| 2005 | Eyes | Oliver Sanchez | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 2004 | Stand Up for Justice | Ralph Lazo | Short |
| 2004 | American Family | Sgt. Joaquin | TV series, 8 episodes |
| 2004 | Spectres | Sean | Film |
| 1997-2003 | Touched by an Angel | Rafael | TV series, 16 episodes |
| 2003 | Dark Wolf | Miguel | Video |
| 1997-2003 | Stargate SG-1 | Skaara / Klorel | TV series, 5 episodes |
| 2001-2002 | The District | Castillo / Eduardo Castillo | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 2002 | Bug | Sung | Film |
| 2001 | Providence | Victor Ortiz | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2000 | NYPD Blue | Roberto Santos | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2000 | That Summer in LA | Smiley | Film |
| 1999 | Learning to Swim | Guillermo | Short |
| 1998 | Why Do Fools Fall in Love | Herman Santiago | Film |
| 1997 | Detention: The Siege at Johnson High | Frankie Rodriguez | TV movie |
| 1997 | The Brave | Heyman | Film |
| 1997 | Riot | Carlos (segment "Caught in the Fever") | TV movie |
| 1996 | Dangerous Minds | Art Gonzalez | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1996 | Grand Avenue | Raymond | TV movie |
| 1996 | Time Well Spent | Bobby Castillo | TV movie |
| 1995 | The Price of Love | Alberto | TV movie |
| 1995 | Streets of Laredo | Joey Garza | TV mini-series |
| 1995 | ER | Terry | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1994 | Stargate | Skaara | Film |
| 1994 | Lifestories: Families in Crisis | Eddie Matos | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1990-1991 | Sesame Street | Alex | TV series |
| 1990 | The Old Man and the Sea | Manolo | TV movie |
| 1990 | Gryphon | Ricky | TV movie |
| 1989 | Rooftops | Squeak | Film |
| 1987 | The Pick-up Artist | Charlie | Film |
| 1985 | The Cosby Show | Enrique Tarron | TV series, 1 episode |
Notes[edit | edit source]
- Cruz and Erick Avari (Kasuf) are the two only actors who have reprised their original role from the featured film in Stargate SG-1.
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Alexis Cruz Biography (1974-)". Filmreference.com. 1974-09-29. http://www.filmreference.com/film/51/Alexis-Cruz.html. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
- ↑ http://tvdramas.about.com/od/shark/a/alexiscruzinter.htm An Interview with Alexis Cruz (Martin, Shark) By Rachel Thomas, About.com Guide.