joe nieves

Joe Nieves was born on November 22, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He began his acting career with guest-starring roles in various sitcoms and dramas during the mid-1990s. His early work also included appearances in independent films, establishing a diverse foundation for his career in television and film.

Nieves gained recognition for his recurring role as Carl the Bartender in the television series “How I Met Your Mother,” appearing in 19 episodes between 2005 and 2014. He further solidified his presence in television with a main role as Tom Diaz in the Disney Channel series “Stuck in the Middle” from 2016 to 2018, where he appeared in 57 episodes. His filmography also includes a significant role in “The Mentalist” in 2013, portraying Oscar Cordero across three episodes.

His career demonstrates a consistent trajectory in television, with recent roles including Conrad Bataglia in “The Rookie” (2024), Chase Sr. in “The Really Loud House” (2023), and Patrick in “The Dropout” (2022). Nieves has also made appearances in popular shows like “How I Met Your Father” (2022), “General Hospital” (2021), “All Rise” (2019), “Station 19” (2019), “Blue Bloods” (2019), and “NCIS” (2018).