Alberto Vazquez (American actor)

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Alberto Vazquez
BornAugust 23, 1955

Alberto Vazquez (born August 23, 1955) is a Puerto Rican American actor, screenwriter, teacher, director and producer. [1]

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Performances

Film

TV

Broadway

Cuba and his Teddy Bear.

Off-Broadway

Street Car Named Desire, First Class, Eulogy for a Small Time Thief, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Leather Heart

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References

  1. "Alberto Vasquez Biography (1955-)". www.filmreference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-22.