Joaquín Garrido

Biography

Joaquin Garrido, born in Mexico City, started acting professionally at the age of 17. He studied for a degree in acting in Mexico and was awarded scholarships to train at Berliner Ensemble in Germany and at the British Theatre Institute in London. He has worked in many Mexican soap operas, and has also appeared more recently on episodic TV in the States.  Currently he has had roles in some 20 films, debuting in "Chido One" (1985), directed by  Alfonso Arau, and was honored with a Mexican Academy Award nomination (Ariel Award) for Best Supporting Actor in Bittersüße Schokolade (1992), also directed by 'Alfonso Arau'. His first film shot entirely in The United States was Demon Slayer (2002) (V), directed by 'James Cotten', and was a Roger Corman Film. He is a published poet and playwright, and now resides in Los Angeles, CA. To date he has toured Canada, America, South America and Europe.

Most Known For

Monk

as Raul

The Shield

as Mexican Border Officer

My Name Is Earl

as Elderly Man

Joey

as Officiant

Acapulco H.E.A.T.

as Mustafa

Like Water for Chocolate

as Sergeant Treviño

Demon Slayer

as Father Enrique

Huracán Ramírez

as Carrero (mesero)

Nothing Personal

as X

Infames

as Leopoldo Rivas

The Kids Are All Right

as Luis

Solo

as Vasquez

Vidas cruzadas

as José

Fotógrafo de Modelos

as Notario

La maceta

Camelia La Texana

as Arnulfo Navarro

The Cisco Kid

as Lopez

A Day Without a Mexican

as Jose Mendoza

The Burning Season

as Joao

Mosquita y Mari

as Mr. Olveros