Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Television director, Screenwriter, Stage actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Catholicism
Languages
English
Spouse
Shannon Kenny (2001)
Education
Deerfield Academy, The British School, Caracas, Harvard University
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 91,907 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 32
Year context
Born in 1967 -- Six-Day War in the Middle East; Summer of Love; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (2000-2026)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Goat
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (18)
AWARDS (3)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
2024
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
2024
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Biography
Néstor Gastón Carbonell (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnestoɾ ɣasˈtoŋ kaɾβoˈneʎ]; born December 1, 1967) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He became famous for his role as Luis Rivera in the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan. He is known for his roles as Richard Alpert in the ABC drama series Lost, Sheriff Alex Romero in the A&E drama series Bates Motel, and Yanko Flores in the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show. Carbonell starred as Mayor Anthony Garcia in Christopher Nolan's superhero films The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). He won the 2024 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in the FX series Shōgun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nestor Carbonell?
Nestor Carbonell is 58 years old, born on .
Where was Nestor Carbonell born?
Nestor Carbonell was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Nestor Carbonell been in?
Nestor Carbonell has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026), Motherland (2025), Bandit (2022), Imperium (2016), Bates Motel (2013).
What is Nestor Carbonell known for?
Nestor Carbonell is primarily known as an actor. Néstor Gastón Carbonell (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnestoɾ ɣasˈtoŋ kaɾβoˈneʎ]; born December 1, 1967) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He became famous for his role as Luis Rivera…
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