Guillermo Diaz is an actor with a career spanning over three decades, known for diverse roles across film and television.
Guillermo Diaz joined the cast of a series of improv-based commercials for Sierra Mist titled 'Mist Takes'. A Spanish version of the advertisements also aired, with Díaz starring in those alongside other Latino comedians.
Guillermo Diaz and Kendrick Sampson were featured as 'Special Agents' for Ted Baker London in Los Angeles. This collaboration involved a fashion-related campaign.
Guillermo Diaz was born on March 22, 1971, in New Jersey, USA. Raised in Washington Heights, Manhattan, he began his acting career in 1994 with his first speaking role as Spike in Boaz Yakin’s film “Fresh.” This early role set the stage for other significant appearances that year, including Leo in “Party Girl” and La Miranda in Nigel Finch’s “Stonewall.” He continued to work consistently throughout the 1990s, appearing in films such as “High School High” (1996) as Paco de la Vega al Camino Cordoba Jose Cuervo Sanchez Rodriguez Jr. and “Half Baked” (1998) as Scarface, a role he would later reference in a music video. His television work in this period included guest spots on popular shows like “ER” and “Party of Five,” demonstrating his versatility across different mediums and genres.
Diaz’s career further developed with notable roles in the early 2000s, including “200 Cigarettes” (1999) and Steven Spielberg’s “The Terminal” (2004) where he played Bobby Alima. A significant turning point in his career came with his portrayal of Guillermo García Gómez, a drug dealer, in seasons 2-6 of the television series “Weeds” from 2007 to 2012, appearing in 26 episodes. Following this, he took on the main role of Nurse Angel Garcia in the series “Mercy” (2009-2010), a performance that garnered discussion. In 2012, Diaz began what would become one of his most recognized roles as Diego “Huck” Muñoz in the drama series “Scandal,” a character he played for 124 episodes until 2018, solidifying his presence in popular television.
His recent work includes recurring roles such as Sergeant William ‘Bill’ Brewster in “Law & Order: Organized Crime” from 2021 to 2022, appearing in 13 episodes. In film, he featured as Edgar in “Bros” (2022) and Rick in “You Can’t Stay Here” (2023), for which he also served as an executive producer. Upcoming projects include roles in “Deli Boys,” “St. Denis Medical,” and “The Prophecy,” all scheduled for 2025. Diaz has also ventured into directing, with “Dear Luke, Love Me” (2025) listed as a directorial credit. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, being named one of Out Magazine’s most influential gay individuals.
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