Person

Joe Nuñez

Acting

Biography

Joseph A. Nuñez (also credited as Joe Nuñez) is an American actor and comedian, most notable for his recurring role as Manche Sanchez on the show Prison Break. He also played a cleaner in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and the man who ran over Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness. In 2007, he made a memorable appearance in Superbad as an employee at a liquor store and has also appeared in the films Let's Go to Prison, School for Scoundrels and Weather Girl. In 2010, he played the role of Migo Salazar in the pilot for the FOX sitcom Running Wilde, but the role was recast after the pilot episode.

Known for

Filmography

2023Dotty and SoulHecor
2023History of the World: Part IIMesoamerican Man
2022Divorce Bait
2020In Other Words
2019Bless This MessRay
2018Standup and Away! with Brian ReganTaller Man Sending Package
2018The RakeJeremy
2018Please Stand ByThe Overseer
2017The LayoverFlight Attendant
2016Elena and the Secret of AvalorArmando (voice)
2016Elena of AvalorArmando (voice)
20168989 RedstoneBuddha
2016Bajillion Dollar Propertie$Jota
2015Uncle NickLuis
2015SuperstoreStuart
2014Search PartyMiguel
2014Playing HouseBiker
2014WarrenSteven Vazquez
2013The Crazy OnesBlaine
2013Free SamplesYani Perez
2012The WatchAntonio Guzman
2012MyMusicPast Nerd
2012Key & PeeleMexican Drug Cartel Member
20112 Broke GirlsGreg
2011BridesmaidsOscar the Security Guard
2011RangoRock-Eye (voice)
2010Running WildeMigo Salazar
2010In My SleepMr. Mather
2010Barry MundayRoadie #2
2009NCIS: Los AngelesJaime
2009CommunityBouncer
2009Weather GirlCook
2009SpoonerJuan
2008Seven PoundsLarry
2008XIIHarry
2007SuperbadLiquor Store Clerk
2007Delta FarceRuben
2006The Pursuit of HappynessDriver Who Hits Chris
2006Let's Go to PrisonPrisoner in Bathroom
2005DominoRaul Chavez
2005The 40 Year Old VirginMan Buffing Floor
2003Arrested DevelopmentLupe's Brother
—Concert HeroesPeter

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