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My Take
Yul Vazquez is the kind of actor whose face you recognize long before you recall his name, and that is precisely his gift. Cuban-born and genuinely versatile, he moves between film, television, stage, and voice work without losing his edge. From Captain Phillips to Severance, he rarely chases the lead, choosing instead to give scenes their texture and credibility. A Lunt-Fontanne ensemble award confirms what audiences sense: he elevates everyone around him. I have a real fondness for performers like this, the ones who make a story feel lived-in. His durability across decades is no accident.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yul Vazquez
- Name (Japanese)
- ユル・ヴァスケス
- Reading
- ゆる・ゔぁすけす
- Born
- March 18, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Havana, Havana Province, Cuba
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stage actor / voice actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yul Vazquez born?
Born March 18, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Yul Vazquez from?
Yul Vazquez is from Havana, Havana Province, Cuba.
What does Yul Vazquez do?
Yul Vazquez works as actor, television actor, stage actor, voice actor, film 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.