Actor
Joe Nuñez
28 films
Joseph A. Nuñez (also credited as Joe Nuñez) is an American actor and comedian, most notable for his recurring role as Manche Sanchez on the show Prison Break. He also played a cleaner in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and the man who ran over Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness. In 2007, he made a memorable appearance in Superbad as an employee at a liquor store and has also appeared in the films Let's Go to Prison, School for Scoundrels and Weather Girl.
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In 2010, he played the role of Migo Salazar in the pilot for the FOX sitcom Running Wilde, but the role was recast after the pilot episode.
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First watchThe Pursuit of Happyness20067.9as Driver Who Hits ChrisA struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
28 films as actor- TBAConcert HeroesPeter
- 2023Dotty and SoulHecor
- 2022Divorce Bait
- 2020In Other WordsKiki Calderon
- 2018The RakeJeremy
- 2018Please Stand ByThe Overseer
- 2017The LayoverFlight Attendant
- 2016Elena and the Secret of AvalorArmando (voice)
- 20168989 RedstoneBuddha
- 2015Uncle NickLuis
- 2014Search PartyMiguel
- 2014WarrenSteven Vazquez
- 2013Free SamplesYani Perez
- 2012The WatchAntonio Guzman
- 2011BridesmaidsOscar the Security Guard
- 2011RangoRock-Eye (voice)
- 2010In My SleepMr. Mather
- 2010Barry MundayRoadie #2
- 2009Weather GirlCook
- 2009SpoonerJuan
- 2008Seven PoundsLarry
- 2008XIIHarry
- 2007SuperbadLiquor Store Clerk
- 2007Delta FarceRuben
- 2006The Pursuit of HappynessDriver Who Hits Chris
- 2006Let's Go to PrisonPrisoner in Bathroom
- 2005DominoRaul Chavez
- 2005The 40 Year-Old VirginMan Buffing Floor