Julian Acosta, a gifted and accomplished Puerto Rican actor, made his mark in the entertainment industry by virtue of his multifaceted background, having been born and reared in Puerto Rico, before relocating to El Paso, Texas, during his formative teenage years.
Following his academic pursuits, he went on to earn higher education credentials, which ultimately paved the way for his transition to New York City, where he swiftly secured a role in the acclaimed yet short-lived comedy series "The Job" on ABC, starring the renowned Denis Leary.
Acosta's professional trajectory has been marked by a series of notable recurring roles on a diverse array of popular television programs, showcasing his versatility and range as a talented actor. Some of his notable credits include appearances on the critically acclaimed CBS series "NCIS: New Orleans", the esteemed CBS drama "Madam Secretary", the Amazon original series "Hand of God", the BET hit show "Being Mary Jane", the F/X thriller "Dirt", the Lifetime medical drama "Strong Medicine", the CBS miniseries "The Defenders", the Nickelodeon teen drama "Hollywood Heights", the TNT legal drama "Franklin and Bash", and the ABC Family coming-of-age series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager".
Notably, apart from his extensive television work, Acosta has also made numerous guest appearances on various other popular shows, including the critically acclaimed "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" and "Elementary", as well as the crime dramas "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "The Mentalist". His impressive list of credits also includes appearances on the action-packed "The Unit" and "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" on CBS, as well as the fantasy adventure series "The Librarians" on TNT.
Additionally, Acosta has showcased his versatility by guest starring in a range of other shows, such as the supernatural drama "Grimm", the long-running crime procedurals "Law & Order" and "Law & Order LA" on NBC, and the dark comedy "King Pin". His extensive list of credits also includes appearances on the espionage thriller "Covert Affairs" on USA, the romantic comedy "Castle", the sitcoms "George Lopez" and "Scrubs" on ABC, and the hit HBO series "Entourage".
Acosta's acting career has been marked by a diverse array of film appearances, with a notable highlight being his role in "THE THREE CHRISTS", a cinematic endeavor skillfully directed by the acclaimed Jon Avnet.
Additionally, Acosta has also made a lasting impression on the big screen as the legendary punk rock guitarist Johnny Ramone in the biographical drama "CBGB".
Furthermore, his filmography also includes a chilling appearance in "THE LORDS OF SALEM", a horror film masterfully crafted by the renowned director Rob Zombie.
Moreover, Acosta's acting talents have been showcased in the suspenseful thriller "THE ATTICUS INSTITUTE", directed by the talented Chris Sparling.
In addition to these notable film appearances, Acosta has also shared the screen with notable actors such as Stephen Baldwin and Kristy Swanson in the drama "BOUND BY LIES".
Lastly, his acting career has also included a romantic drama, "TRUE LOVE", which was expertly directed by Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize Nominee Henry Barrial.
Julian Acosta, a multifaceted creative force, has ventured into the realm of television production, spearheading the development of several original series through his own independent production company, Broken Toy Works.
