Quick Facts
Biography
Joe Minoso is an American theater and television actor. He currently stars in NBC's Chicago Fire.
Early life
Minoso was raised in Bronx, New York. He saw his first girlfriend in a school play, where she took him backstage and he decided that he wanted to be involved in acting. Minoso joined the stage crew, eventually auditioning for a role in their production of Dracula the following year. He graduated from Adelphi University with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, and Northern Illinois University with a Master's in fine arts.
Career
Joe Minoso worked extensively in the theater prior to his television and film appearances. He worked at Chicago's Teatro Vista, the largest Latino theater company in the Midwest.
Personal life
Prior to Chicago Fire, Joe Minoso lived on the North Side of Chicago. During filming for Chicago Fire, Minoso lived with costars Charlie Barnett and Yuri Sardarov.
On 16 October 2016, Minoso married Chicago Fire make up artist Caitlin Murphy Miles which was confirmed by his Chicago co stars
Filmography
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Prison Break | Chaz Fink | Episode: English, Fitz or Percy |
| 2009 | The Beast | Dennis | Episode: Counterfeit |
| 2011 | Shameless | Hector Aquilar | Episode: Killer Carl |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | Task Force Officer / Officer Sanchez | Episodes: Black Hand and the Shotgun Man Gillis, Chase & Baby Face |
| 2011 | Boss | Moco Ruiz | Episodes: Choose Spit Swallow Listen |
| 2012-present | Chicago Fire | Joe Cruz | Main role |
| 2014-present | Chicago PD | Joe Cruz | Recurring role |
| 2016 | Chicago Med | Joe Cruz | Episode: "Malignant" |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Polish Bar | Jose | Minor role |
| 2011 | The Return of Joe Rich | Bernard | Main role |
| 2013 | Man of Steel | Metropolis Policeman | Minor role |
Shorts
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | October Surprise | Metropolis Policeman | Real Yelburton |