Oscar Torre
Oscar Torre | |
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| Born | January 11, 1969 Miami, Florida, U.S.[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer & Director |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Chuti Tiu |
Oscar Torre is an American actor, film director and producer.
Personal life
He was born in Miami, Florida, to Cuban-born parents, who immigrated to the United States as teenagers.[1] Torre's wife is Chuti Tiu.[2]
Career
Torre is known for the role of Santo in the CBS TV series Cane, as one of the leads (Miguelito) in the LIONSGATE film To Rob a Thief (Spanish: Ladrón que Roba a Ladrón) and The Hangover Part III. In 2014, in addition to acting and producing, Torre debuted as director of the award winning Pretty Rosebud, which starred his wife Chuti Tiu.[2]
In 2018, He played mob boss Vinny Malone on Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots
Torre recent starred in the Julie Roberts - Sean Penn lead Emmy Nominated series Gastlit[3]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Miami Shakedown | Det. Martin | |
| 1998 | The Versace Murder | Antonio D'Amico | |
| 1999 | Suicide Blonde | Roco Navaja | |
| 2003 | Hunting of Man | Rex Simones | |
| 2004 | Larceny | Lawyer / Gang Leader | |
| 2007 | Ladrón que roba a ladrón | Miguelito | |
| 2009 | For a Fistful of Diamonds | Tony | |
| 2009 | GB: 2525 | El Santo | |
| 2009 | Cold Case | Juan de la Cruz | |
| 2010 | Legacy | Hector Cruz | |
| 2011 | Joshua Tree | Rob | |
| 2011 | Magic City Memoirs | Manuel De La Cruz | |
| 2012 | Unknowns | El Socio | |
| 2013 | Eenie Meenie Miney Moe | Jimmy | |
| 2013 | The Hangover Part III | Officer Vasquez | |
| 2014 | Counterpunch | Uncle Frank | |
| 2014 | Pretty Rosebud | Alejandro | Director, Producer.[2] |
| 2015 | Ladrones | Miguelito | |
| 2015 | The Boatman | Miguel | |
| 2016 | The Mentalist Temp 6 cap 17 | Cruz | |
| 2016 | SinVerguenzas | Jabali | |
| 2016 | Legends of the Hidden Temple | Crew Leader | |
| 2016 | Stage Kiss | Loco | post-production |
| 2016 | Diverted Eden | Captain Tom Pennfield | post-production |
| 2018–2021 | Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots | Vinny Malone | Recurring role |
| 2018 | Myra | Manny Rosas | |
| 2018 | Nightclub Secrets | Lolo | Originally titled Bottle Girl. |
| 2022 | Gaslit | Virgilio Gonzalez |
References
- ^ a b "Hollywood and Latinos, Past and Present: Cubano Actor Oscar Torre Talks the Hollywood Hustle". Latin post. 3 April 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
Torre was born in Miami, Florida to Cuban-born immigrant parents, who came to the US as teenagers.
- ^ a b c Esparza, Elia (7 May 2013). "Oscar Torre: Directorial Debut Unlocks Deep Emotions in Pretty Rosebud". latinheat.comcom. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^ Gaslit - IMDb, retrieved 5 February 2023
External links
- Oscar Torre at IMDb
- Hollywood and Latinos, Past and Present: Cubano Actor Oscar Torre Talks the Hollywood Hustle
- Oscar Torre & Chuti Tiu — Award Winning Filmmakers
- Oscar Torre Cuban Actor / Cane (TV series) CBS