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Mauricio Mendoza

Acting Born Dec 28, 1969 Davis, California, USA 39 credits

Biography

Mauricio Mendoza is an actor who has appeared in a variety of television and film projects. His television credits include roles in series such as Resurrection Blvd., The Shield, Nip/Tuck, CSI: Miami, and Criminal Minds. He has also performed in episodes of House, Brothers and Sisters, Castle, and Modern Family. Mendoza’s filmography includes appearances in productions such as The Mexican, The Glass House, and Beverly Hills Chihuahua. His work spans multiple genres, contributing to numerous long-running programs and feature films throughout his career. He continues to be recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry through his consistent presence in both episodic television and motion pictures.

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Known for

Matlock

as Bruno Cortez
Film

Ruthless

as Tom
Film

Missing

as Colombian Policeman (voice)

The Rookie

as Donald Lawson

Zoo

as Franco

Law & Order: LA

as Mexican Border Guard
Film

Year One

as Jorge

Criminal Minds

as Oscar Acosta
Film

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

as Man
Film

The Sum of All Fears

as Rico Caldas

24

as Doctor Sanford
Film

Blow

as Benny

Frequent co-stars

Dermot Mulroney 1 shared title
Jeff Fahey 1 shared title
Melissa Diaz 1 shared title
Niko Foster 1 shared title
Tonantzin Esparza 1 shared title
Texas Battle 1 shared title
Rafael Cabrera 1 shared title
Hani Al Naimi 1 shared title
Kesia Elwin 1 shared title
Manu Intiraymi 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Dreamer Cinderella
Matlock
RuthlessMissingShrapnelAmerica's Family
Promised LandRebootThe Santa ClausesAs Good as DeadOscuro veneno
Seized
The RookieThe ContractorThe Quinceañera
Larceny
For Sofia
The Linda Vista Project
Dawn PatrolAfter SchoolAfter School · Director
Zephyr SpringsA Gangster's Word
UnknownsEl Corrido del Katch 2
Hearts of Men
Law & Order: LAConfession of a Gangster
NCIS: Los Angeles
Criminal MindsEverybody Hates Chris
NCIS
24Blow
Curb Your EnthusiasmResurrection Blvd.
The King of Queens
Babylon 5

Full filmography

  • The Dreamer Cinderella (2025) as Ramiro
  • Matlock (2024) as Bruno Cortez
  • Ruthless (2023) as Tom
  • Missing (2023) as Colombian Policeman (voice)
  • Shrapnel (2023) as Victor Garza
  • America's Family (2023) as Jorge Diaz
  • Promised Land (2022) as Richie
  • Reboot (2022) as Daniel
  • The Santa Clauses (2022) as Papai Noel
  • As Good as Dead (2022) as Rueben
  • Oscuro veneno (2022)
  • Seized (2020) as Griego
  • The Rookie (2018) as Donald Lawson
  • The Contractor (2018) as Erasmo Sr.
  • The Quinceañera (2018) as Reynoldo
  • Larceny (2017)
  • For Sofia (2016) as Detective Mendez
  • The Linda Vista Project (2015) as Husband
  • Dawn Patrol (2014) as Detective Campana
  • After School (2014) as Michael Brooks
  • After School (2014) Director
  • Zephyr Springs (2013) as Al Martinez
  • A Gangster's Word (2013) as Father Mendoza
  • Unknowns (2012) as Franco
  • El Corrido del Katch 2 (2012) as Andy
  • Hearts of Men (2011)
  • Law & Order: LA (2010) as Mexican Border Guard
  • Confession of a Gangster (2010) as Detective Romero
  • NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Jorge
  • Criminal Minds (2005) as Oscar Acosta
  • Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Man
  • NCIS (2003) as Rico Caldas
  • 24 (2001) as Doctor Sanford
  • Blow (2001) as Benny
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Valet
  • Resurrection Blvd. (2000) as Miguel Santiago
  • The King of Queens (1998) as Michael Cedeno
  • Babylon 5 (1994) as Ranger
  • Myra as Salazar