Alexis Cruz

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Alexis Cruz
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Biographical information
Birth date (1974-09-29) September 29, 1974 (age 49)
The Bronx, New York, USA
Nationality American
Professional information
Occupation Actor
Years active 1985—present
Stargate-related information
Related series Stargate
Stargate SG-1
Occupation Actor
Character Skaara

Alexis Cruz (born September 29, 1974) is an American film and television actor. He has portrayed Skaara in Stargate, the movie, and Stargate SG-1.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Cruz was born in The Bronx, New York of Puerto Rican descent. His mother, Julia, was a songwriter.[1] He currently resides in Los Angeles. He started the actor´s career when he was 9. However, when he was 13, and was auditioning for a role, the director explained to him that he was a bad actor, at which he decided to enter the School for Performing Arts, the Fame school, that same year.[2] He went to Boston University majoring in Independent Technical Theatre.

Career[edit | edit source]

Cruz is known for his performances as Rafael in Touched by an Angel and as Skaara in Stargate and Stargate SG-1. Cruz appeared as assistant D.A. Martin Allende in the legal drama Shark, with co-stars James Woods and Jeri Ryan.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Involvement in the Stargate universe[edit | edit source]

Actor[edit | edit source]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Film, Television and Video Games
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Sighting Mike Film, post-production
2012 Muy Macho Jaime/Caliente Short
2012 Eagleheart Otto TV series, 1 episode
2011 L.A. Noire Patrolman Enrique Gonzales (voice) Video game
2009 Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods - Final Cut Skaara / Klorel Video, recut of "Children of the Gods"
2009 Drag Me to Hell Farm Worker Film
2007 Tortilla Heaven Marco Film
2006-2007 Shark Martin Allende TV series, 11 episodes
2006 The Last Time Alvarez Film
2006 Slayer Alex TV movie
2006 Almost a Woman Nestor TV movie
2005 Last Call Young Dominic Short
2005 Eyes Oliver Sanchez TV series, 1 episode
2004 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV series, 1 episode
2004 Stand Up for Justice Ralph Lazo Short
2004 American Family Sgt. Joaquin TV series, 8 episodes
2004 Spectres Sean Film
1997-2003 Touched by an Angel Rafael TV series, 16 episodes
2003 Dark Wolf Miguel Video
1997-2003 Stargate SG-1 Skaara / Klorel TV series, 5 episodes
2001-2002 The District Castillo / Eduardo Castillo TV series, 2 episodes
2002 Bug Sung Film
2001 Providence Victor Ortiz TV series, 1 episode
2000 NYPD Blue Roberto Santos TV series, 1 episode
2000 That Summer in LA Smiley Film
1999 Learning to Swim Guillermo Short
1998 Why Do Fools Fall in Love Herman Santiago Film
1997 Detention: The Siege at Johnson High Frankie Rodriguez TV movie
1997 The Brave Heyman Film
1997 Riot Carlos (segment "Caught in the Fever") TV movie
1996 Dangerous Minds Art Gonzalez TV series, 2 episodes
1996 Grand Avenue Raymond TV movie
1996 Time Well Spent Bobby Castillo TV movie
1995 The Price of Love Alberto TV movie
1995 Streets of Laredo Joey Garza TV mini-series
1995 ER Terry TV series, 1 episode
1994 Stargate Skaara Film
1994 Lifestories: Families in Crisis Eddie Matos TV series, 1 episode
1990-1991 Sesame Street Alex TV series
1990 The Old Man and the Sea Manolo TV movie
1990 Gryphon Ricky TV movie
1989 Rooftops Squeak Film
1987 The Pick-up Artist Charlie Film
1985 The Cosby Show Enrique Tarron TV series, 1 episode

Notes[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Alexis Cruz Biography (1974-)". Filmreference.com. 1974-09-29. http://www.filmreference.com/film/51/Alexis-Cruz.html. Retrieved 2010-08-10. 
  2. http://tvdramas.about.com/od/shark/a/alexiscruzinter.htm An Interview with Alexis Cruz (Martin, Shark) By Rachel Thomas, About.com Guide.