Amaury Nolasco

Amaury Nolasco Garrido was born on December 24, 1970, in Vieques, Puerto Rico, to Dominican parents. He initially pursued studies in biology at the University of Puerto Rico before transitioning to a career in acting. After gaining early acting experience, Nolasco relocated to New York City to further his career. His early roles included guest appearances in television series such as “Arli$$”, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, and “ER”. His feature film debut was in Takeshi Kitano’s “Brother” in 2000, followed by a role as “Orange Julius” in Universal’s “2 Fast 2 Furious” in 2003. He continued to build his filmography with roles in “Mr. 3000” (2004) and “The Benchwarmers” (2006).

Nolasco achieved significant recognition for his role as Fernando Sucre in the Fox television series “Prison Break,” which aired from 2005 to 2009, and later returned for an event series in 2017, appearing in a total of 90 episodes. During this period, he also starred as ACWO Jorge “Fig” Figueroa in Michael Bay’s 2007 blockbuster “Transformers.” His career continued with roles in films like “Street Kings” (2008), “Max Payne” (2008), and “Armored” (2009). He expanded his experience into music videos, appearing in Wisin & Yandel’s “Imagínate” in 2009 and Calle 13’s “La Perla.”

His television work post-“Prison Break” includes a recurring role in “Southland” (2010), a main role in “Chase” (2010–2011), and “Work It” (2012–2013). Nolasco also had a notable role as Lieutenant Detective Rafael Martinez in “Rizzoli & Isles” (2013–2016) and as Frankie Cuevas Sr. in “Hightown” (2020–2024). Beyond acting, Nolasco is also a producer, involved in projects such as “Moragheb” (2026) and “Dead Guy” (post-production). He has consistently used his platform for philanthropic efforts, such as hosting the Amaury Nolasco & Friends Golf Classic to support non-profit organizations in Puerto Rico.