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My Take
What draws me to Raoul Trujillo is the rare double fluency of dancer and actor. Coming from Santa Fe and rising from soloist at Nikolais Dance Theatre to co-directing the American Indian Dance Theatre, he never just performed, he carried culture in his body. A 45-year run across film, television and theatre signals discipline over flash, and that earns my respect. I tend to value performers who can quietly own a frame rather than chase the lead, and his Critics' Choice nomination feels like overdue recognition for exactly that kind of grounded, generational craftsmanship.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raoul Trujillo
- Name (Japanese)
- ラウル・トゥルヒーヨ
- Reading
- らうる・とぅるひーよ
- Born
- May 8, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- choreographer / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Southern California
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.raoultrujilloinfo.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raoul%20Trujillo
Frequently asked questions
When was Raoul Trujillo born?
Born May 8, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Raoul Trujillo from?
Raoul Trujillo is from Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States.
What does Raoul Trujillo do?
Raoul Trujillo works as choreographer, film actor, television actor, actor.
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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.