Enrique Castillo, a renowned actor, writer, and director, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He gained recognition for his standout role as Cesar in Showtime's "Weeds" and has also appeared in notable shows such as "NCIS," "Outlaw," and "Enlightened."
One of his most notable film roles was as Montana in Taylor Hackford's "Blood In Blood Out," where he played the leader of a Mexican prison gang. His performance earned critical acclaim, with The New York Times singling out his performance in their review.
Enrique began his career with Luis Valdez's Teatro Campesino in 1969, participating in workshops with Peter Brook's theater group, which included Helen Mirren. He later traveled to Paris with the Teatro, representing the U.S. at the World Theater Festival.
In 1978, Enrique made the move to Hollywood and was cast in the hit play "Zoot Suit," created and directed by Luis Valdez. Since then, he has appeared in over 50 television shows and feature films, working with notable directors such as Tony Scott, Taylor Hackford, Stephen Frears, and Oliver Stone.
Enrique was one of the founding members of The Latino Theater Company in the mid-80's, where he starred in various productions and wrote two plays, "Stone Wedding" and "August 29." He also adapted and directed the award-winning play "The Last Angry Brown Hat," which toured to rave reviews for over four years.
In the mid-90's, Enrique wrote and directed "Veteranos: A Legacy of Valor," a theater piece honoring the military contributions by Latinos in America's defense. The production received critical acclaim and was awarded the Imagen Award for Best Live Theatrical Production in Los Angeles.
Enrique has also written various screenplays, including "Yo Solo," "The Cobra," "Valley of The Dead," and "Deerdancer." His screenplay "Valley of The Dead" has been optioned by Concrete Images.
In addition to his work in film and television, Enrique is also the Executive Producer of HOLA! LA, the only English-language TV talk show hosted by Latinas, airing on CBS2/KCAL9.
