James Vasquez (born c. 1972), also known as Pedro James Vasquez, is an American actor, writer, and director.
James Vasquez | |
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 Vasquez (right) directing Carrie Preston and Lurie Poston on the set of the film Ready? OK! | |
| Born | c. 1972 (age 51–52) |
| Other names | Pedro James Vasquez |
| Education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, director |
| Partner | Mark Holmes[1] |
Early life and education
editVasquez is originally from Escondido, California, United States.[2] He graduated from Escondido High School in 1990 and from New York City's Juilliard School in 1994.[1] At Juilliard he was a member of the Drama Division's Group 23, which also included Carrie Preston.[3] He is a cousin of actor Randy Vasquez, who also grew up in Escondido.[4] He is of Mexican ancestry.[5]
Career
editAs an actor, Vasquez has appeared off Broadway with The Public Theater in New York City, at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, and in the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.[6]
In 2004, he co-founded Daisy 3 Pictures with Mark Holmes and Carrie Preston.
Vasquez had his screen writing debut with the 2005 feature film 29th and Gay, which he also starred in.[7] He edited the 2007 short film Feet of Clay, and wrote and directed the 2008 film Ready? OK!.
References
edit- ^ a b Hebert, James (February 16, 2011). "Theater preview: Laws of attraction in Diversionary's "Fair". San Diego Union-Tribune.
- ^ Accomando, Beth (April 14, 2009). "Ready? OK! Locally Made Film Arrives on DVD". KPBS.org.
- ^ "Alumni News". Juilliard School. March 2008. Archived from the original on November 11, 2011.
- ^ Pfingsten, Tom (January 31, 2012). "Escondido cousins share love of film-making". North County Times. Archived from the original on February 2, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
- ^ "Crossing borders".
- ^ "Ready? OK! official website". Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved February 10, 2009.
- ^ "James Vasquez Filmography". Fandango.