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My Take
Nestor Carbonell is the kind of actor I always enjoy spotting in a cast. The Harvard-educated New Yorker is probably best known as the unsettling, ageless Richard Alpert on Lost, a role defined partly by those famously striking eyes that fans long assumed were enhanced. His 2024 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor felt like overdue recognition for a performer who has quietly elevated dramas for decades. He rarely headlines, but he brings a grounded intelligence to supporting work that I find reassuring. A character actor in the best sense, and one I'm always glad to see on screen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nestor Carbonell
- Name (Japanese)
- ネスター・カーボネル
- Reading
- ねすたー・かーぼねる
- Born
- December 1, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / television actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Harvard University
Awards & achievements
- 2024 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Clawfoot | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nestor Carbonell born?
Born December 1, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Nestor Carbonell from?
Nestor Carbonell is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Nestor Carbonell do?
Nestor Carbonell works as actor, voice actor, television actor, stage actor, film actor.
What is Nestor Carbonell known for?
Notable works include Clawfoot.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.