Luis Arrieta, a renowned Mexican actor, was born and raised in Mexico City, the son of Sandra Joffe, an ophthalmologist, and Luis Antonio Arrieta, a public accountant and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of three siblings.
As a young man, Luis's passion was math, and he had his heart set on becoming an actuary. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he accidentally stumbled upon an acting class at the age of 18 in the year 2000. He has joked about mistaking the "actuary" classroom door for the "acting" door, as both words share a similar pronunciation in Spanish.
Luis's discovery of acting led to a profound transformation, and he subsequently rejected a math scholarship to pursue an acting career. Today, he is one of the most recognized and accomplished actors of his generation, with a diverse body of work in film, theater, and television.
Luis's versatility and ability to play various genres, as well as his proficiency in English and Spanish accents, have enabled him to work on a wide range of national and international projects. He has appeared in over 40 films, including both commercial successes and critically acclaimed films.
On stage, Luis has had the privilege of performing in several Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, such as "Wit" and "Rabbit Hole." He has also been part of successful long-running productions like "Love/Sick."
In television, Luis has played leading roles in several notable shows, including the HBO series "Dios Inc." (2016),which garnered high ratings among Latin-American audiences, as well as three seasons of "Paramedicos" (2012) and "Malinche" (2018). In the latter, his character spoke in Mayan and Nahuatl, showcasing his linguistic range.
