Richard Cabral

Richard Cabral is an American actor and writer known for his role on the anthology series American Crime, and his recurring role on the Fox action comedy-drama TV series Lethal Weapon, based on the action film series of the same name

Early life

Cabral grew up in east Los Angeles, in a second-generation Mexican family, and was active in gang activity from an early age.[1] He stated in an interview with Entertainment Tonight that his family had been a part of the gang scene since the 1970s. When he was a child, he was separated from his family. He was incarcerated at the age of 13 for stealing a wallet.[2] He also went on to develop an addiction to crack cocaine by the age of 15.[3] He obtained his GED as a teenager but once again got in trouble with the law. He was sentenced to prison for violent assault with a deadly weapon; he was released at the age of 25.

Career

While trying to turn his life around, his friends recommended he seek out the services of Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention program based in Los Angeles.[2] In 2009, Cabral appeared in the television show Southland. In 2010, he appeared in the music video for Bruno Mars' single "Grenade". In 2015, Cabral starred in the mini-series American Crime, in which he portrayed the character Hector Tontz.[4] For his role, Cabral was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie at the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards.

In 2016, Cabral co-wrote with Robert Egan a one-man show called "Fighting Shadows" about his experiences as a former gang member who spent part of his life in and out of prison.[5]

Awards

In 2013, Cabral won the Lo Maximo award from Homeboy Industries, which honors Homeboy Industries service recipients who go on to give back to the community.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2011 A Better Life Marcelo Valdez
2012 End of Watch Demon
2013 Snitch Flaco
2013 The Counselor The Green Hornet
2014 Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones Arturo Lopez
2014 Walk of Shame Gang Member
2016 Blood Father Joker

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Southland Joker Ruiz Episode: "Derailed"
2011 Southland Cholo #2 Episode: "Code 4"
2011 Southland Leprechaun 3 episodes
2011 Body of Proof Jorge Episode: "Hunting Party"
2012 Luck Store Clerk Episode: "#1.3"
2013 Chicago Fire Inmate Rios Episode: "A Hell of a Ride"
2014 Bosch Jimmy Uribe (uncredited) Episode: "Chapter One: 'Tis the Season"
2014 Key and Peele Eduardo Episode: "Terrorist Meeting"
2015 American Crime Hector Tonz 11 episodes
Satellite Award for Best Cast – Television Series
Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
2016 American Crime Sebastian De Le Torre 5 episodes
2016 Lethal Weapon Cruz Recurring role

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