J. R. Ramirez is a Cuban-American actor. He is best known for his series regular role of Detective Jared Vasquez on the NBC/Netflix series Manifest. Prior, he was a series regular as Julio on the Starz series Power and as Oscar Arocho on the Netflix / Marvel Television series Jessica Jones. Ramirez also played Ted Grant / Wildcat in a recurring role in the third season of Arrow.
J. R. Ramirez | |
|---|---|
 Ramirez in 2014 | |
| Born | October 8, 1980 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Early life
editRamirez was born in Matanzas, Cuba.[citation needed] When he was a baby, his family moved to the United States and he was raised in Tampa, Florida.[1] He attended Tampa Catholic High School and graduated in 1999.
Career
editRamirez played recurring character Julio on the first season of Power before being promoted to a regular cast member in the second season.[2] He followed up by having a recurring appearance as Ted Grant / Wildcat on the third season of Arrow,[3] before joining the second season of Jessica Jones as Oscar Arocho.[4][5] In February 2018, Ramirez was cast as Detective Jared Vasquez in the NBC series Manifest.[6]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Coalition | Lonzo Ramirez | |
| 2017 | Sun Dogs | Staff Sergeant Kendrick | |
| 2020 | Lazy Susan | Carl 'Coyote Carl' |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2010 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Diego Hernandez | 10 episodes |
| 2010 | Hacienda Heights | Eddie Jr. | 11 episodes |
| 2012 | GCB | 'Do-Do' | Episode: "Revelation" |
| 2013 | 90210 | Billy | Episode: "Misery Loves Company" |
| 2013 | Emily Owens M.D. | Dr. A.J. Aquino | 3 episodes |
| 2014–2017 | Power | Julio | 36 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Arrow | Ted Grant / Wildcat | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Rosewood | Frank Escajeda | Episode: "Keritan & Kissyface" |
| 2018 | NCIS: New Orleans | Jack Cooper | Episode: "Empathy" |
| 2018–2019 | Jessica Jones | Oscar Arocho | 11 episodes |
| 2018–2023 | Manifest | Detective Jared Vasquez | Main cast |
References
edit- ^ 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 Hollywood. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie (July 31, 2017). "Jessica Jones Adds Power Star J.R. Ramirez in Season 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ Dinh, Christine (July 31, 2017). "J.R. Ramirez Joins Marvel's Jessica Jones". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 26, 2018). "Manifest: J.R. Ramirez Cast In NBC Pilot From Jeff Rake & Robert Zemeckis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2018.