Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Craig Collins Jr., born on June 16, 1970, is a versatile American actor known for his compelling performances in both film and television. Initially credited as Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez, he began his career with various small roles before gaining significant attention for his portrayal of a gangster in the crime drama One Eight Seven in nineteen ninety-seven. This breakthrough role set the stage for a series of notable performances in major productions.

Collins' filmography includes acclaimed works such as Traffic in two thousand, The Last Castle in two thousand one, and a standout co-starring role as Perry Edward Smith in the biographical film Capote in two thousand five. His talent continued to shine in films like Babel in two thousand six, Star Trek and Crank: High Voltage in two thousand nine, and more recently, in Pacific Rim in two thousand thirteen, Knight of Cups in two thousand fifteen, The Mule in two thousand eighteen, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in two thousand nineteen, and Nightmare Alley in two thousand twenty-one. His performance in the independent film Jockey earned him a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

In addition to his film work, Collins has made a significant impact on television. He starred as Jack Hill in Thief in two thousand six, a role that garnered him an Emmy Award nomination. His television credits also include Thomas in The Event from two thousand ten to two thousand eleven, Maximo Gomez in Ballers from two thousand fifteen to two thousand seventeen, and Lawrence Gonzales, also known as 'El Lazo', in Westworld from two thousand sixteen to two thousand twenty. Furthermore, he lent his voice to the character Cesar Vialpando in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in two thousand four.