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Joe Nuñez

Joe Nuñez

Acting

Biography

Joseph A. Nuñez (also credited as Joe Nuñez) is an American actor and comedian, most notable for his recurring role as Manche Sanchez on the show Prison Break. He also played a cleaner in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and the man who ran over Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness. In 2007, he made a memorable appearance in Superbad as an employee at a liquor store and has also appeared in the films Let's Go to Prison, School for Scoundrels and Weather Girl.

In 2010, he played the role of Migo Salazar in the pilot for the FOX sitcom Running Wilde, but the role was recast after the pilot episode.

Acting History

2023
History of the World: Part II
TVas Mesoamerican Man1 eps
2019
2018
Please Stand By
as The Overseer
The Rake
as Jeremy
Standup and Away! with Brian Regan
TVas Taller Man Sending Package
2017
The Layover
as Flight Attendant
Superstore
TVas Stuart1 eps
2016
8989 Redstone
as Buddha
Elena of Avalor
TVas Armando (voice)81 eps
2015
Uncle Nick
as Luis
2014
Warren
as Steven Vazquez
Search Party
as Miguel
2 Broke Girls
TVas Greg1 eps
Playing House
TVas Biker
2013
Free Samples
as Yani Perez
The Crazy Ones
TVas Blaine
2012
The Watch
as Antonio Guzman
Key & Peele
TVas Mexican Drug Cartel Member1 eps
MyMusic
TVas Past Nerd
2011
Bridesmaids
as Oscar the Security Guard
Rango
as Rock-Eye (voice)
XII
as Harry
NCIS: Los Angeles
TVas Jaime2 eps
2010
Barry Munday
as Roadie #2
In My Sleep
as Mr. Mather
Community
TVas Bouncer1 eps
Running Wilde
TVas Migo Salazar1 eps
2009
Spooner
as Juan
2008
Seven Pounds
as Larry
2007
Superbad
as Liquor Store Clerk
Delta Farce
as Ruben
2006
The Pursuit of Happyness
as Driver Who Hits Chris
Let's Go to Prison
as Prisoner in Bathroom
2005
Domino
as Raul Chavez
The 40 Year Old Virgin
as Man Buffing Floor
2004
Arrested Development
TVas Lupe's Brother1 eps

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Gender
Male
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