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Born on August 30, 1977, Raúl Castillo is from McAllen, Texas, United States. Raúl Castillo is credited as a stage actor and television actor. The age as of 2026 is 48. Schooling on record includes Boston University College of Fine Arts.
My Take
Castillo is the kind of actor I root for: stage-trained, patient, and built on substance over hype. His breakout as Richie in HBO's Looking gave him visibility, but his Boston University theater roots and his Independent Spirit nomination for We the Animals reveal the real foundation. What I value most is that he tells Mexican-American stories from the inside, lending them a texture that casting alone cannot fake. The fact that he also writes plays signals an artist who wants to shape narratives, not just inhabit them. Performers with that range tend to keep getting more interesting with age, and I expect the same here.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raúl Castillo
- Name (Japanese)
- ラウル・カスティーロ
- Reading
- らうる・かすてぃーろ
- Born
- August 30, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- McAllen, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Boston University College of Fine Arts
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Raúl Castillo born?
Born August 30, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Raúl Castillo from?
Raúl Castillo is from McAllen, Texas, United States.
What does Raúl Castillo do?
Raúl Castillo works as actor, stage actor, television actor.
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