Hector Duran, a native of Los Angeles, embarked on his acting journey at the tender age of nine, his passion for theater having been ignited at a young age. As he grew and developed his craft, he became increasingly drawn to the world of entertainment, with a desire to captivate and thrill audiences burning bright within him.
Throughout his career, Duran has had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects, including the critically acclaimed series Shameless on Showtime, the Netflix original Maron, and the NBC sitcom pilot Downwardly Mobile, in which he held a recurring role alongside comedy legends Rosanne Barr and John Goodman.
In recent years, audiences may have had the pleasure of seeing Duran in the 2022 Netflix comedy series Space Force, or in the Disney biopic McFarland USA, starring alongside the iconic Kevin Costner. Based on a true story, Duran brings to life the character of Johnny Sameniego, a key figure in the creation of a track team coached by the esteemed Mr. Costner. As an avid runner himself, Duran was thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase his athletic prowess in this role.
When he is not honing his craft on set, Duran enjoys expressing himself through music, break-dancing, and investing in real estate, a testament to his multifaceted personality and wide range of interests.
Biography:
Hector Duran was born in Los Angeles and began acting at the age of nine. Growing up with a love for theater, he developed a desire to entertain at a young age. He has worked on many series, including Showtime's Shameless, Netflix's Maron and NBC's Downwardly Mobile; a Sitcom Pilot where Duran was a series regular, starring alongside Rosanne Barr and John Goodman.
Recently, you may have seen him in the 2022 Netflix Comedy "Space Force" or the Disney Biopic "McFarland USA" with Kevin Costner. Based on a true story, Duran plays Johnny Sameniego, who spearheads the creation of a track team coached by Mr. Costner. An avid runner, Duran was thrilled to receive a role that allowed him to show his athletic side. When he is not acting, Duran enjoys music, break-dancing and investing in real estate.
