Jonathan Del Arco, a talented actor and activist, was born in Uruguay, where he spent his early years before relocating with his family to Port Chester, New York, United States, at the age of ten in 1976.
As a teenager, Del Arco became fascinated with acting, and after graduating high school, he moved to New York City to pursue his passion. His professional debut was in a touring company of Torch Song Trilogy, and his screen debut was an episode of Miami Vice in 1984.
In 1990, Del Arco relocated to Los Angeles, where he continued to work in both television and theater productions across California. His breakthrough role came in 1992 when he first appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation as the Borg drone Hugh, a character he would revisit several times throughout his career.
Between 2007 and 2018, Del Arco played his longest-running role as the medical examiner Doctor Morales on The Closer and its spin-off Major Crimes. In addition to his acting career, he is an active advocate for various social and environmental causes, including political and LGBT+ rights.
Del Arco is married to Kyle Fritz and continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for his versatility and dedication to his craft.
