J.R. Villarreal
Known for Acting · 18 credits
- Born
- 1992-09-28 (age 33)
- Place of birth
- Houston, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- JR Villareal
Biography
Born in Houston, Texas, JR Villarreal has been working and living in Hollywood since the tender age of 10. A compelling and energetic actor, JR's talent and depth have earned him adulation from both industry professionals and fans alike.
As a youngster, JR captivated audiences with his performance in the hit film Akeelah and the Bee starring alongside KeKe Palmer and Angela Bassett. Fresh off the success of Akeela, JR played the role of "Kit" in Millennium Film's action-drama, Bobby Z with Paul Walker and Lawrence Fishburne.
Recently, his performance as the lead in the indie drama, Magic City Memoirs, garnered him a Best Actor award at the 2011 Ibiza International Film Festival. The film which is executive produced by Academy Award nominated actor, Andy Garcia, also won awards at the Miami International Film Festival and New York International Latino Film Festival.
His latest feature is Paramount's found-footage parody, Ghost Team One. A horror comedy about two roommates deathly afraid of ghosts that both fall in love with a girl who believes their home is haunted. Ghost Team One is set to hit theaters October 11, 2013.
JR's television roles include guest appearances on FX's new hit series The Bridge starring Demian Bichir, Fox's House M.D., Lifetime's Strong Medicine and CBS's Ghost Whisperer. Other television credits include guest lead roles in three of the highest rated shows on television - Cold Case, Without A Trace and CSI: Miami.
Known For
TV Shows (11)
Dutton Ranch
2026
as Azul
House
2004
as Manny
CSI: Miami
2002
as Ben Tavez
Without a Trace
2002
as Nelson Rodriguez
Ghost Whisperer
2005
as Joseph Borgia
Landman
2024
as Manuel
Strong Medicine
2000
as Marcos Garcia
Medal of Honor
2018
as Gallegos
United We Fall
2020
as Felix Rodriguez
Freeridge
2023
as Tio Tonio
Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion
2022
as Cruz de la Vega / Black Scorpion
Movies (7)
About J.R. Villarreal
Born in Houston, Texas, JR Villarreal has been working and living in Hollywood since the tender age of 10. A compelling and energetic actor, JR's talent and depth have earned him adulation from both industry professionals and fans alike. As a youngster, JR captivated audiences with his performance in the hit film Akeelah and the Bee starring alongside KeKe Palmer and Angela Bassett. Fresh off the success of Akeela, JR played the role of "Kit" in Millennium Film's action-drama, Bobby Z with Paul Walker and Lawrence Fishburne. Recently, his perf… With 18 credits spanning from 2000 to 2026, J.R. Villarreal has appeared in 7 films and 11 TV shows.
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Most Popular J.R. Villarreal Movies
- Akeelah and the Bee (2006) — as Javier
- Spare Parts (2015) — as Hector
- The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007) — as Kit
- Ghost Team One (2013) — as Brad
- Whiteblood (2017) — as Rico
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