Nicholas Gonzalez
{{short description|American actor}}
{{About|the American actor|the American physician|Nicholas Gonzalez (physician)}}
{{BLP sources|date=March 2013}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nicholas Gonzalez
| image = Nicholas Gonzalez by Gage Skidmore.jpg
| imagesize = 220px
| caption = Gonzalez in 2016
| other_names = Nick Gonzalez
| birth_name = Nicholas Edward Gonzalez
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|01|03|df=y}}
| birth_place = San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1998—present
| education = Stanford University
| spouse = {{marriage|Kelsey Crane|2016}}
| children = 2
}}
Nicholas Edward Gonzalez is an American actor. He is best known for portraying the roles of Alex Santiago on the Showtime television series Resurrection Blvd, Dr. Ben Douglas in Anacondas (2004) and Dr. Neil Melendez on the ABC television series The Good Doctor.
Early life
Gonzalez was born in San Antonio, Texas. He is of Mexican descent. He is the son of a dermatologist surgeon, Dr. John Gonzalez, and his mother is Sylvia Mosier. He has an older brother named John Joseph Gonzalez and a younger sister named Madeline Mosier. Gonzalez is conversant in Spanish, having lived in a bilingual household.{{cite web|title=The Zoo interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLEIt0NStLM|publisher=LATV Official YouTube channel|date=June 30, 2017}} He attended Central Catholic High School in San Antonio,{{cite news|title=Jakle: Gonzalez is ready to take chances|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/life/article/Gonzalez-is-ready-to-take-chances-3367333.php|work=San Antonio Express-News|date=February 28, 2012}} where he was an accomplished cross-country and track runner, winning the Texas State Championship in the mile and two-mile. After graduating in 1994 and turning down a presidential appointment to West Point, Gonzalez pursued an English degree at Stanford University in California. He spent two terms at Oxford University in England. The following summer, he returned to Europe on a research grant where he studied at Oxford and Trinity College, Dublin to complete his thesis on James Joyce's Ulysses. While at Stanford he had chanced on acting after taking an improvisational theatre elective and began taking part in student theater. He was approached to do a one-man theater piece called Gas by María Irene Fornés. Alma Martinez, an actress and Stanford professor, encouraged him to become a professional actor.{{cite news|title=Pray for Rain: Portraying California's reality|url=http://dosmundos.com/2017/06/30/pray-rain-portraying-californias-reality/|work=Dos Mundos|date=June 30, 2017}}
Upon graduating from Stanford in 1998{{cite news|title=The Stanford Binge-Watching Guide|url=https://stanfordmag.org/contents/the-stanford-binge-watching-movies-TV-guide|publisher=Stanford University|date=March 24, 2020}} Gonzalez decided to pursue acting and, with Martinez's help, connected with the theatrical movement in San Francisco. He was once encouraged to use his middle name Edward to conceal his ethnicity and go by "Nicholas Edward" but declined to do so.{{cite news|title=Nicholas Gonzalez: "En 'The good doctor' nos ocupamos de la política y los problemas sociales"|url=https://www.elespectador.com/entretenimiento/medios/nicholas-gonzalez-en-good-doctor-nos-ocupamos-de-la-politica-y-los-problemas-sociales-articulo-918050|work=El Espectador|language=es|date=May 5, 2020}}
Career
In 1998, Gonzalez moved to Los Angeles, where he landed small parts in television series such as ABC's Dharma and Greg and NBC's One World.
Gonzalez then appeared as Fidel Castro's son in the Lifetime television movie My Little Assassin, starring Joe Mantegna and Gabrielle Anwar. His role as Andy, the gay yuppie on MTV's Undressed{{cite web| url=https://movies.yahoo.com/person/nicholas-gonzalez/biography.html| title=Nicholas Gonzalez- Biography| access-date=15 August 2017| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630104851/https://movies.yahoo.com/person/nicholas-gonzalez/biography.html| archive-date=30 June 2016}} in which he appeared for six episodes, gained his first widespread attention.
Gonzalez wrapped production of two films in 2000. The first, Scenes of the Crime, premiered at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, and starred Jeff Bridges, Jon Abrahams, and Noah Wyle. It was directed by Dominique Forma. The second film was an independent project titled Spun, starring Mena Suvari, Mickey Rourke, Brittany Murphy, and John Leguizamo. It played at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. Gonzalez's also landed the lead in Showtime's original series Resurrection Blvd., which premiered June 26, 2000. Gonzalez played Alex Santiago, a pre-med student who dropped out of school to become a professional boxer. The movie was successful and immediately expanded to become a regular weekly series on the network.
While continuing his work on Resurrection Blvd., Gonzalez appeared in episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger and That '70s Show. He also appeared in the film The Princess and the Barrio Boy (released as She's in Love in Europe) with his Resurrection Blvd. co-star, Marisol Nichols.
Gonzalez continued his career in films with two more titles. The first, Sea of Dreams, was filmed in Veracruz, Mexico, in May, 2003. Nick then went to Fiji for the summer, where he completed production of Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, which opened in theaters August 27, 2004. Gonzalez also appeared in Melrose Place (2009). In 2011, he played Mateo on the ABC show Off The Map.
Gonzalez costarred in the Lifetime series Witches of East End.{{cite web| url=https://deadline.com/2012/09/witches-of-east-end-pilot-casting-nicholas-brooke-lyons-psych-343294/| title=Nicholas Gonzalez Nabs Series Regular Role On Lifetime's 'Witches Of East End' Pilot; Brooke Lyons To Do Arc On 'Psych'| first=Nellie| last=Andreeva| date=September 25, 2012| work=Deadline Hollywood| access-date=2013-02-21}} Gonzalez also appeared in recurring roles as Detective Marco Furey in Freeform's series Pretty Little Liars, antagonist Dominick Flores on How to Get Away with Murder and the boyfriend of Lisa Vidal's character on Being Mary Jane. He also guest-starred on Narcos as an undercover DEA special agent based in Colombia investigating the Cali Cartel, a role which required him to speak Spanish.
Gonzalez also provided the physical Performance (motion capture) of Nick Mendoza in the video game Battlefield: Hardline.
In 2017 Gonzalez was cast as a series regular in the role of surgeon Dr. Neil Melendez in the medical drama The Good Doctor, his most high-profile role to date.{{cite news|title=The Good Doctor's Nicholas Gonzalez Shares His Prescription For Acting|url=https://longislandweekly.com/the-good-doctors-nicholas-gonzalez-shares-his-prescription-for-acting/|work=Long Island Weekly|publisher=Anton Media Group|date=October 3, 2019}}{{cite news|title=San Antonio actor Nicholas Gonzalez nabs biggest TV role yet|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/entertainment_columnists/jeanne_jakle/article/San-Antonio-actor-Nicholas-Gonzalez-nabs-biggest-11824069.php|publisher=mysanantonio.com|date=August 16, 2017}} His portrayal of the character was partly based on his father and older brother, both of whom are doctors.
Awards
In 2018, Gonzalez was awarded an Impact Award by the National Hispanic Media Coalition for his "Outstanding Performance in a Television Series".{{Cite web|title=ADVISORY: FRIDAY, FEB. 23: NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDIA COALITION TO HOLD 21ST ANNUAL IMPACT AWARDS GALA RECOGNIZING LATINOS IN FILM AND TELEVISION AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE LATINO COMMUNITY, NHMC National Hispanic Media Coalition|url=https://www.nhmc.org/advisory-friday-feb-23-national-hispanic-media-coalition-hold-21st-annual-impact-awards-gala-recognizing-latinos-film-television-outstanding-service-latino-community/|access-date=2021-08-04|website=NHMC National Hispanic Media Coalition|language=en-US}}
Personal life
Gonzalez finished 2nd at the World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational in 2009.{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldpokertour.com/live_update/notable-final-tablists-wpt-celebrity-invitational/|title=World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational}}
Gonzalez married Kelsey Crane on April 16, 2016.{{cite news| title=The Flash's Nicholas Gonzalez Marries Kelsey Crane| url=http://people.com/celebrity/nicholas-gonzalez-and-kelsey-crane-are-married/| last=Olya| first=Gabrielle| work=People| date=April 17, 2016| access-date=2017-08-25}} The couple have a daughter,{{cite news|title=San Antonio-born TV star thrilled over new baby girl|url=https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/entertainment_columnists/jeanne_jakle/article/San-Antonio-born-TV-star-thrilled-to-welcome-a-10975060.php|work=San Antonio Express-News|date=March 3, 2017}} and a son.{{cite web |title=Leo Camino Gonzalez born bravely into this world 12.21.21 on Winter Solstice shining hope amid darkness. Our little lion heart will pave his own road and we cannot wait to watch the journey unfold. His Ever guiding light is ready to usher our boy home. |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CXxaXJ7r-Vm/ |website=instagram.com}}
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| 2001
| Marty | |
| 2002
| Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu | Young Marco (voice) | |
| 2002
| Spun | Angel | |
| 2004
| Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid | Dr. Ben Douglas | |
| 2005
| Dirty | Officer Rodriguez | |
| 2006
| Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil | Lt. Robert James |Direct-to-video |
| 2007
| Rockaway | Trane | |
| 2009
| Officer Gutierrez | |
| 2009
| Eddie | |
| 2011
| Justin Kellogg |Direct-to-video |
| 2013
| Power | |
| 2014
| Carlos | |
| 2017
| Pray for Rain | Nico Reynoso | |
| 2020
| Homero Silva | |
| 2020
| Evil Takes Root | Felix Fojas | |
| 2022
| Borrego | Deputy Sheriff Jose Gomez | |
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| 1998
| Juan | Episode: "Brought to you in Dharmavision" |
| rowspan="2" | 1999
| Andy | Recurring role |
| My Little Assassin
| Andre Castro | Television film |
| rowspan="2" | 2000
| The Princess and the Barrio Boy | Sol Torres | Television film |
| Walker, Texas Ranger
| Juan Guerrero | Episode: "Golden Boy" |
| 2000–2002
| Alex Santiago | Main cast |
| 2002
| Thomas | Episode: "Jackie Says Cheese" |
| 2004
| Young Conrado Gonzalez | Recurring role (season 2) |
| rowspan="2" | 2004–2005
| The O.C. | D.J. | Recurring role (season 2) |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
| Detective Miguel Sandoval | 2 episodes |
| 2005
| Teo de la Costa | Episode: "Shadow Boxer" |
| 2006
| Carlo Medina | Episode: "Fey's Sleigh Ride" |
| 2007
| Clark West | Episode: "Love/Addiction" |
| rowspan="2" | 2008
| Mario | Episode: "Compromises" |
| True Blood
| Jerry | Episode: "Mine" |
| rowspan="2" | 2009
| Alfonso Reyes | Episode: "Presumed Guilty" |
| Mental
| Dr. Arturo Suarez | Main cast |
| 2009–2010
| Detective Rodriguez | Recurring role |
| rowspan="2" | 2010
| Marc Torres | Episode: "Last Woman Standing" |
| After the Fall
| Eugene Gibbs | Television film |
| rowspan="5" | 2011
| Mateo | Recurring role |
| The Glades
| Raphael Dominga | Episode: "Family Matters" |
| Memphis Beat
| Dominic | Episode: "Ten Little Memphians" |
| Two and a Half Men
| Baker | Episodes: "Nine Magic Fingers", "A Giant Cat Holding a Churro" |
| Charlie's Angels
| Roman Stone | Episode: "Bon Voyage, Angels" |
| We Have Your Husband
| Raul | Television film |
| 2012
| Grimm | Ryan Showalter | Episode: "Tarantella" |
| 2012–2013
| Keith Powers | 4 episodes |
| 2012
| Left to Die | Alex | Television film |
| 2013
| A Fairytale Christmas | Hunter Lowell | Hallmark Movie |
| 2013–2014
| Detective Luke Morales | Recurring role (season 1) |
| rowspan="2" | 2013
| Anthony | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Christmas Belle
| Hunter Lowell | Television film |
| rowspan="3" | 2014
| Deputy Connor Cupit | Episode: "The Returned" |
| BoJack Horseman
| Cartel Man (voice) | Episode: "BoJack Horseman: The BoJack Horseman Story, Chapter One" |
| Modern Family
| Diego | Episode: "Queer Eyes, Full Hearts" |
| 2014–2015
| Marco Esquivel | 3 episodes |
| 2015–2016
| Dante Ramon / Rupture, Savitar | 3 episodes |
| 2015
| Bones | Eric Morales | Episode: "The Senator in the Street Sweeper" |
| rowspan="6" | 2016
| Ernesto Gonzalez / J.C. Gonzalez / Pablo Barracuda (voice) | Main cast |
| Bosch
| Detective Ignacio Ferras | Episode: "Trunk Music" |
| Lucifer
| Detective Daniel Espinoza | Episode: "Pilot"; Original pilot |
| NCIS
| David Silva | Episode: "Rogue" |
| Frequency
| Ted Cardenas | 3 episodes |
| American Dad!
| Ricky (voice) | Episode: "Stan-Dan Deliver" |
| 2016–2017
| Detective Marco Furey | Recurring role (season 7) |
| rowspan="2" | 2017
| Dominic | Guest (season 3) |
| Narcos
| Agent Lopez | Recurring role (season3) 2 episodes |
| 2017; 2019
| Orlando Lagos | Recurring role (season 4) |
| 2017–2020
| Dr. Neil Melendez | Main cast (seasons 1–3) |
| 2019
| Undone | Tomas | 2 episodes |
| 2019
|Christmas At The Range |Clint McCree |Television film |
| 2021
| Playing Cupid | David Martinez | Television film |
| 2021–2024
| La Brea | Captain Levi Delgado | Main role |
| 2024
| Zed Mathis | 1 episode |
=Video games=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes |
|---|
| 2015
| Nick Mendoza | Motion capture only |
References
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External links
{{Commons category|Nicholas Gonzalez}}
- {{IMDb name|id=0327764|name=Nicholas Gonzalez}}
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Category:Central Catholic Marianist High School alumni
Category:Alumni of Trinity College Dublin
Category:American male film actors
Category:American male television actors
Category:Hispanic and Latino American male actors
Category:Male actors from San Antonio
Category:Stanford University alumni