Joe Miñoso (born September 25, 1978) is an American theater and television actor. He currently stars in NBC's Chicago Fire.

Early life

He saw his first girlfriend in a school play at Lincoln High School where she took him backstage and he decided that he wanted to be involved in acting. Minoso joined the stage crew, eventually auditioning for a role in their production of Dracula the following year. He graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor's degree in fine arts, and Northern Illinois University with a Master's in fine arts.

Career

Joe Miñoso worked extensively in the theater prior to his television and film appearances. He worked at Chicago's Teatro Vista, the largest Latino theater company in the Midwest.

Personal life

Prior to Chicago Fire, Joe Miñoso lived on the North Side of Chicago. During filming for Chicago Fire, Miñoso lived with co-stars Charlie Barnett and Yuri Sardarov. On October 16, 2016, Miñoso married Chicago Fire make up artist Caitlin Murphy Miles.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Polish BarJoseMinor role
2011The Return of Joe RichBernardMain role
2013Man of SteelMetropolis PolicemanMinor role

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Prison BreakChaz FinkEpisode: English, Fitz or Percy
2009The BeastDennisEpisode: Counterfeit
2011ShamelessHector AquilarEpisode: Killer Carl
The Chicago CodeTask Force Officer / Officer Sanchez2 episodes
BossMoco Ruiz4 episodes
2012–presentChicago FireJoe CruzMain role
2014–2019Chicago P.D.Recurring role; 8 episodes
2016–2023Chicago Med
2017–2019Get ShortyHector2 episodes

Shorts

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009October SurpriseMetropolis PolicemanReal Yelburton

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