Miguel Perez is an American actor

Actor

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 known for his work in various television

Television

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 appearances.

Personal life

Pérez was born Arnoldo Cruz Perez in San Jose, California

San Jose, California

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, the son of a telephone repairman and a housewife. Growing up, he was a lonely child who was teased by his peers for being obese. Consequently, he got involved in sports and pursued football

American football

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 and wrestling

Wrestling

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 at Caroline Davis junior high and at Andrew P. Hill high school until a spinal infection put him in a body cast and on the sidelines. He joined the drama club in his sophomore year and began his interest in Theatre. Miguel dropped out of San Jose State University and joined the Marines in 1975. Honorably discharged in 1979, Miguel moved to New York City

New York City

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 to begin a career in the Theatre. The National Shakespeare Company was his training ground, followed by stints in many regional theatres as well as Off-Broadway

Off-Broadway

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.

Career

With over 50 appearances towards his credit, Perez is known for his work in such television shows as: The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years

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, Beverly Hills, 90210

Beverly Hills, 90210

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, Chicago Hope

Chicago Hope

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, Frasier

Frasier

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(Carlos 'The Barracuda' Del Gato) 24

24 (TV series)

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(Ranger Mike Kramer), and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

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. However his most reputed role was Luis in an episode of Seinfeld

Seinfeld

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("The Cheever Letters

The Cheever Letters

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"). In the episode, he played a Cuban

Cubans

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 man who dealt Cuban Cigars to Cosmo Kramer

Cosmo Kramer

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 in return for his jacket. He became friends with Luis and his gang and they even became golf

Golf

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 partners in Westchester County.

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