J.R. Villarreal
Acting Born Sep 28, 1992 Houston, Texas, USA 18 credits
Biography
J.R. Villarreal is an actor born in Houston, Texas, who began working in Hollywood at the age of 10. He is known for his role in the film Akeelah and the Bee, where he starred alongside KeKe Palmer and Angela Bassett. He also appeared in the action-drama Bobby Z with Paul Walker and Lawrence Fishburne. His performance as the lead in the indie drama Magic City Memoirs earned him a Best Actor award at the 2011 Ibiza International Film Festival. Villarreal has been recognized for his compelling and energetic acting style, gaining praise from both industry professionals and fans.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Dutton Ranch
LandmanJenni
Freeridge
Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion
United We Fall
Medal of Honor
High and MightyWhiteblood
Spare Parts
Ghost Team One
The Death and Life of Bobby Z
Akeelah and the Bee
Ghost Whisperer
House
CSI: MiamiWithout a Trace
Strong Medicine
Full filmography
- Dutton Ranch (2026) as Azul
- Landman (2024) as Manuel
- Jenni (2024) as Juan 'Cinco' Lopez
- Freeridge (2023) as Tio Tonio
- Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion (2022) as Cruz de la Vega / Black Scorpion
- United We Fall (2020) as Felix Rodriguez
- Medal of Honor (2018) as Gallegos
- High and Mighty (2017) as Hugo
- Whiteblood (2017) as Rico
- Spare Parts (2015) as Hector
- Ghost Team One (2013) as Brad
- The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007) as Kit
- Akeelah and the Bee (2006) as Javier
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Joseph Borgia
- House (2004) as Manny
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Ben Tavez
- Without a Trace (2002) as Nelson Rodriguez
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Marcos Garcia