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Valerie Cruz was born on July 18, 1976 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States and is credited as a film actor and television actor. That puts Valerie Cruz at 50 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Florida State University.
My Take
Valerie Cruz represents a kind of performer I genuinely value: the dependable craftsman who makes everyone around her better. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and trained at Florida State University, she has built a steady career across film and television without chasing the spotlight. I suspect her grounded, working-class roots feed the lived-in realism she brings to her roles. Awards may not crowd her shelf, but actors like her are the connective tissue of good drama. To me, longevity and reliability in this industry are their own form of distinction, and she clearly has both.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Valerie Cruz
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァレリー・クルス
- Reading
- ゔぁれりー・くるす
- Born
- July 18, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Florida State University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie%20Cruz
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q780898
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Valerie Cruz born?
Born July 18, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Valerie Cruz from?
Valerie Cruz is from Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States.
What does Valerie Cruz do?
Valerie Cruz works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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