J.R. Villarreal

Known for

Acting

Born

September 28, 1992 (age 34)

Birthplace

Houston, Texas, USA

Biography

Born in Houston, Texas, JR Villarreal has been working and living in Hollywood since the tender age of 10. A compelling and energetic actor, JR's talent and depth have earned him adulation from both industry professionals and fans alike.

As a youngster, JR captivated audiences with his performance in the hit film Akeelah and the Bee starring alongside KeKe Palmer and Angela Bassett. Fresh off the success of Akeela, JR played the role of "Kit" in Millennium Film's action-drama, Bobby Z with Paul Walker and Lawrence Fishburne.

Recently, his performance as the lead in the indie drama, Magic City Memoirs, garnered him a Best Actor award at the 2011 Ibiza International Film Festival. The film w...

Best known work

House

2004

Ghost Whisperer

2005

CSI: Miami

2002

Landman

2024

Dutton Ranch

2026

The Death and Life of Bobby Z

2007

Akeelah and the Bee

2006

Without a Trace

2002

Spare Parts

2015

Ghost Team One

2013

Filmography

2026
Dutton RanchTV
as Azul (9 episodes)
2024
Jenni
as Juan 'Cinco' Lopez
2024
LandmanTV
as Manuel (4 episodes)
2023
FreeridgeTV
as Tio Tonio (7 episodes)
2022
Ultra Violet & Black ScorpionTV
as Cruz de la Vega / Black Scorpion (16 episodes)
2020
United We FallTV
as Felix Rodriguez (3 episodes)
2018
Medal of HonorTV
as Gallegos (2 episodes)
2017
High and Mighty
as Hugo
2017
Whiteblood
as Rico
2015
Spare Parts
as Hector
2013
Ghost Team One
as Brad
2007
The Death and Life of Bobby Z
as Kit
2006
Akeelah and the Bee
as Javier
2005
Ghost WhispererTV
as Joseph Borgia (1 episode)
2004
HouseTV
as Manny (1 episode)
2002
Without a TraceTV
as Nelson Rodriguez (1 episode)
2002
CSI: MiamiTV
as Ben Tavez (1 episode)
2000
Strong MedicineTV
as Marcos Garcia (1 episode)