Carlos Bernard

Carlos Bernard

Carlos Bernard in May 2009
Born Carlos Bernard Papierski
(1962-10-12) October 12, 1962
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1996–present
Spouse(s) Sharisse Baker (m. 1999–2010)
Children Natalie (daughter)
Website www.CarlosBernard.com

Carlos Bernard Papierski (born October 12, 1962) is an American actor and director, best known[1] for his role as Tony Almeida in 24, which he played from 2001 to 2006, and then reprised again in 2009. He received a fine arts degree from American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco after attending Illinois State University.

Early life and education

Bernard was born on October 12, 1962 in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of three brothers. Of Polish and Spanish ancestry, his mother is originally from Madrid, Spain. Bernard graduated from New Trier High School, and showed signs of interest in acting while in his high school years. He then went to Illinois State University and shortly after received his fine arts degree in San Francisco in the American Conservatory Theatre. Bernard started out on stage but quickly progressed to television.

Career

Bernard performed in A.C.T. stage productions:

At the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, he performed in Scenes From an Execution, with Frank Langella.

Bernard has made guest appearances on Walker, Texas Ranger, Burn Notice, F/X: The Series, Babylon 5, and Silk Stalkings and appeared as a regular on the daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless. He has appeared in the feature films Alien Raiders, Vegas, City of Dreams, The Killing Jar, and the short film The Colonel's Last Flight.

Personal life

Bernard speaks fluent Spanish,[2] Russian, and German.

Bernard married actress Sharisse Baker in 1999. They have one child, daughter Natalie, who was born in August 2003. He is friends with Kiefer Sutherland, Reiko Aylesworth and Mary Lynn Rajskub, with whom he starred in 24.

Bernard is a hot sauce enthusiast and has his own line of hot sauces called "Carlos Almeida's."[3]

Filmography

Start YearFilm/TV ShowRoleOther notes
1996 The Killing JarChajén
1997Sunset BeachIntern
Night ManParker's HenchmanEpisode: "In the Still of the Night"
Silk StalkingsBradley BabcockEpisode: "Pink Elephants"
F/X: The SeriesRobertoEpisode: "French Kiss"
1998Men in White
1999The Young and the RestlessRafael Delgado
Babylon 5: A Call to ArmsCommunications
2000The Colonel's Last FlightRosario
Mars and BeyondLt. Ronaldo Alvarez
200124Tony Almeida2001–2006, 2009, 2014 (115 episodes +1 special 24: Solitary[4] exclusive to 24: Live Another Day Blu-Ray and DVD home releases. This is a follow up to 24: Live Another Day)
Walker, Texas RangerRaoul 'Skull' HidalgoEpisode: "Without a Sound"
Vegas, City of DreamsChico Escovedo
200610.5: ApocalypseDr. Miguel Garcia
24: The GameTony Almeida
2007NursesDr. Richmond
2008Alien RaidersAaron Ritter
2010Burn NoticeGabrielEpisode: "Good Intentions"
Full Nelson
Angel CamouflagedJude Stevens
ScoundrelsDet. Sgt. Mack Series Regular
The Blue WallDavid Keenan
2011Ghost StormHal Miller
Charlie's AngelsPajaro / Rodrigo Episode: "Angel with a Broken Wing"
CSI MiamiDiego Navarro - Nemesis of Horatio Caine Recurring Cast
2012DallasVicente Cano Recurring Cast
Hawaii Five-0Agent Channing 2 Episodes; "Doubt", "Evil Woman"
2013CastleJared Stack 1 Episode; "The Human Factor"
2014MotiveKurt Taylor 1 Episode; "Overboard"
Major CrimesPete Sims 1 Episode; "Acting Out"
2015The Inspectors Director, 4 episodes
2015 Madam Secretary Manuel Barzan 1 Episode; "You Say You Want a Revolution"
201724: LegacyTony Almeida(currently filming)

References

  1. ↑ "Drama Faces". BBC. Retrieved 2007-09-26.
  2. ↑ "TVGuide.com Biography of Carlos Bernard". TV Guide. 2008-06-28.
  3. ↑ Beale, Lauren (June 22, 2015). "Carlos Bernard of '24' puts his Hollywood Hills cottage on the market". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 9, 2016. has a line of hot sauces called Carlos Almeida’s
  4. ↑ "First Photo of Tony Almeida in 24: Solitary". 24 Spoilers.
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