Nestor Carbonell
Biography
Néstor Gastón Carbonell is an American actor, director, and screenwriter born on December 1, 1967, in New York City, New York. Known for his versatile performances across film and television, he has established a career spanning several decades. Carbonell is recognized for his contributions to both network and streaming productions, earning critical acclaim for his work in drama series and major motion pictures. Throughout his professional life, he has been credited for his roles in numerous television shows and films, maintaining a consistent presence in the entertainment industry as a performer and creative professional.
Career overview
Carbonell first gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Luis Rivera on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan. He later became known for his performance as Richard Alpert in the ABC drama series Lost. His television career continued with notable roles as Sheriff Alex Romero in the A&E drama Bates Motel and Yanko Flores in the Apple TV+ series The Morning Show. In 2024, he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the FX series Shōgun.
In film, Carbonell is recognized for his portrayal of Mayor Anthony Garcia in Christopher Nolan's superhero films The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. These roles established his presence in high-profile cinema. With 76 known credits in his professional portfolio, Carbonell has worked as an actor, director, and screenwriter. His career is characterized by his participation in various projects across different genres, ranging from network sitcoms to cinematic blockbusters and contemporary streaming dramas.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Nestor Carbonell.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full filmography
- Ready or Not: Here I Come (2026) as Ignacio El Caido
- The Rip (2026) as Major Thom Vallejo
- PULSE (2025) as Ruben Soriano
- Motherland (2025) as Matteo
- Shōgun (2024) as Rodrigues
- Clawfoot (2024) as Evan
- Getting LOST (2024) as Self
- The Image of You (2024) as David
- Mosquito (2022) as Silas St-John
- Bandit (2022) as Snydes
- The Morning Show (2019) as Yanko Flores
- New Amsterdam (2018) Director
- Rise (2018) Director
- The Good Doctor (2017) Director
- DuckTales (2017) as Ponce de Leon / Springbreakers (voice)
- Big Hero 6 The Series (2017) as Chief Cruz (voice)
- Midnight, Texas (2017) as Kai Lucero
- Crown Heights (2017) as Bruce Regenstreich
- Director's Cut (2016) as Perry
- Imperium (2016) as Tom Hernandez
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Sheldon Blackwood
- Bates Motel (2013) as Alex Romero
- Bates Motel (2013) Director
- Dead Drop (2013) as Santiago
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012) as Mayor
- Ending the Knight (2012) as Self
- Outlaws - For Greater Glory (2012) as Mayor Picazo
- Person of Interest (2011) as Matthew Reed
- Wilfred (2011) as Dr. Arturo Ramos
- Ringer (2011) as Victor Machado
- The Good Wife (2009) as Daniel Irwin
- The Dark Knight (2008) as Mayor
- The Penguins of Madagascar (2008) as Savio (voice)
- Killer Movie (2008) as Seaton Brookstone
- Cane (2007) as Frank Duque
- Andy Barker, P.I. (2007) as Dr. Cey
- Psych (2006) as Declan Rand
- Day Break (2006) as Eddie Reyes
- Smokin' Aces (2006) as Pasquale Acosta "S.A. Gerald Diego"
- Me, Eloise (2006) as Diego (voice)
- Commander in Chief (2005) as Dr. Kyle Brock
- The Lost City (2005) as Luis Fellove
- House (2004) as Jeffrey Reilich
- Lost (2004) as Richard Alpert
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as El Diablo (voice)
- Century City (2004) as Tom Montero
- Cold Case (2003) as Mike Valens
- Queens Supreme (2003)
- Manhood (2003) as Jack the Dog
- Monk (2002) as Dalton Padron
- Kim Possible (2002) as Señor Senior Jr. (voice)
- Kim Possible (2002) as Announcer (voice)
- The Laramie Project (2002) as Moisés Kaufman
- Scrubs (2001) as Dr. Ramirez
- The Division (2001) as Byron Johnson
- The Tick (2001) as Batmanuel
- These Old Broads (2001) as Gavin
- Jack the Dog (2001) as Jack the Dog
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Jonas Ray
- Static Shock (2000) as Garcia (voice)
- Resurrection Blvd. (2000) as Peter Terrano
- Noriega: God's Favorite (2000) as Major Giroldi
- Attention Shoppers (2000) as Enrique Suavez
- Attention Shoppers (2000) Executive Producer
- Attention Shoppers (2000) Writer
- New Suits (2000) as Alan
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Miles Josephson
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Tony Tony
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Luis Rivera
- Garage Sale (1996) as Max
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Sir Gooey (voice)
- Brotherly Love (1995) as Eduardo
- Muscle (1995) as Gianni
- Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994)
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Felicio
- Good Advice (1993) as Marco
- Melrose Place (1992) as Alex
- Law & Order (1990) as Stuart Carradine
- Law & Order (1990) Director
- A Different World (1987) as Malik Velasquez
- Pedro Pan