Carlos Bernard Papierski, a multifaceted American actor and director, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his remarkable portrayal of Tony Almeida in the highly acclaimed television series 24, a performance that spanned a remarkable six-year period from 2001 to 2006, and subsequently, he revisited the iconic character in 2009, 2014, and 2017, in the spin-off projects 24: Solitary and 24: Legacy, respectively.
Personal Details
BornOct 12, 1962 Evanston, Illinois, USA
Spouse
Tessie Santiago
( Dec 30, 2013 to May 10, 2025 )Sharisse Baker-Bernard
( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 1, 2010 )
Biography
Career
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2015

Lavalantula as Interrogator
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The Inspectors as Henry Wainwright
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2014

Motive as Kurt Taylor
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2012

Ghost Storm as Hal Miller
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Dallas as Vicente Cano
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Castle as Jared Stack
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2010

Angel Camouflaged as Jude Stevens
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Scoundrels as Sergeant Mack
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2009

Burn Notice as Gabriel
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2008

Alien Raiders as Ritter
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2006

10.5: Apocalypse as Dr. Miguel Garcia
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2002

24 as Tony Almeida
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2001

Vegas, City of Dreams as Chico Escovedo
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2000

Walker, Texas Ranger as Raoul 'Skull' Hidalgo
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1999

Babylon 5: A Call to Arms as Communications
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1997

The Killing Jar as Chajen
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1996
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2007