Nelson Ascencio
Biography
Nelson Ascencio works in acting. Born August 30, 1964 in L'Avana, Cuba. Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Enrique Alvarez
- Law & Order (1990) as Luis
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Room Service Waiter
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Repairman
- Manifest (2018) as AUSA Davis
- Broad City (2014) as Fernando Hernandez
- God Friended Me (2018) as Asst. Reverend
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) as Flavius
- Master of None (2015) as Tim
- The Hunger Games (2012) as Flavius
- Birds of Prey (2002) as Craig Finn
- Paul (2011) as Jorge
- Tales of the City (2019) as Eduardo
- White House Plumbers (2023) as Virgilio 'Villo' Gonzales
- Godmothered (2020) as Mr. Clancy
- Man of the People (1991) as Angel
- MADtv (1995) as Various
- Park Avenue (2025) as Angelo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nelson Ascencio best known for?
Nelson Ascencio is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including David (1997), Basquiat (1996), The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975), Orange Is the New Black (2013).
When and where was Nelson Ascencio born?
Nelson Ascencio was born on August 30, 1964 in L'Avana, Cuba.
How many credits does Nelson Ascencio have?
Nelson Ascencio has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Nelson Ascencio's background in cinema and television?
Nelson Ascencio is a Cuban-American film and television actor based in Los Angeles and New York. After graduating from high school, Nelson moved to New York City where he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Nelson Ascencio by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Room Service Waiter — aged about 35
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Enrique Alvarez — aged about 34
- God Friended Me (2018) as Asst. Reverend — aged about 53
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Repairman — aged about 48
- Manifest (2018) as AUSA Davis — aged about 53
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) as Flavius — aged about 48
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