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Anthony L. Fernandez is an American actor, born September 1st 1978 in Othello, WA. Breaking on to the Hollywood scene in 2010, Anthony L. quickly became one of the most emotionally intense up and coming actors of today. Fernandez gained public attention for his intimidating performances, such as Cesar Figueroa in, Thou Shalt Not Kill as well as gaining notoriety with his cross-over comedy performance as Angel in the hit feature film, The Wedding Ringer. Now, reaching prime time television success with his performances as Carlos Diego on Hawaii Five-0 & as Texas in John Singleton's hit series Rebel on BET. In 2019, he stars as Barry Bailando in the Emmy nominated hit original series, It's Bruno! on Netflix playing a father who would do anything for his Salsa dancing son Billy.

Life

Anthony L. Fernandez, the youngest of two brothers, was born in Othello, Washington, and raised by his mother Lisa M. DeCoria. His family constantly moved around the country, among small towns and big cities, from the east coast and back to his home on the west coast. His young life was filled with experiences of survival, determination, and emotion at its best and worst. From living a fast life of drugs, guns, sex, and violence in the streets to creating a successful film and television career, Anthony L. has turned his life around, becoming a positive example of hard work, sacrifice, dedication, drive and passion.

Career

At a time of tremendous obligation and reflection Fernandez made the biggest decision of his life and after studying Eric Morris Method Acting for a number of years he pursued his professional acting career. Fernandez has played a variety of roles from police officers to criminals, drug addicts to loving fathers. Delivering many colorful performances, Fernandez paints an organic picture with his presence.

His career going strong, Fernandez continues working hard to achieve industry success. Using every opportunity on and off set to develop his craft. The look of a dark figure with a mysterious past meshed with his warm appeal, helps him to connect with his audience. His physical fitness and background in security are attributes that have helped him to cross over into action films such as, Close Range, utilizing his Stage Combat, Stunt Driving and Firearms experience. Stepping up his game Fernandez showed his comedic chops having one of the most memorable scenes in the feature film, The Wedding Ringer, giving an emotional performance in the award winning film The Boatman, and initiating himself into horror with his chilling performance as Juan Morales in the psychological thriller, The Evil Gene, all proving his ability to work in a variety of film genres, as well as, television credits including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Kings of Con, Days of Our Lives, & Scorpion, etc.

In 2019, he stars as Barry Bailando in the Emmy nominated hit original series, It's Bruno! on Netflix playing a father who would do anything for his Salsa dancing son Billy.

Filmography

• Headshots (Short - 2011)
• Cursed (TV Series documentary - 2012)
• Zoochois (TV Series - 2013)
• Southland (TV Series - 2013)
• Californication (TV Series - 2013)
• The Book of Esther (2013)
• The Book of Daniel (2013)
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Series - 2013)
• El Quetzal de Jade (2013)
• Break Point (2014)
• Thou Shalt Not Kill (2014)
• Sabotage (2014)
• Fish Bowl (Short - 2014)
• Gang Related (TV Series - 2014)
• Crossed the Line (2014)
• The Weeding Ringer (2015)
• KodeOrange: Los Angeles (TV Series - 2015)
• The Rat (Short - 2015)
• Close Range (2015)
• The Evil Gene (2015)
• Scorpion (TV Series - 2015)
• The Boatman (2015)
• Days of our Lives (TV Series - 2015)
• Waste Paper (Short - 2015)
• The Pit (Short - 2015)
• Guilt By Association (TV Movie - 2015)
• Ave, Cesare! (2016)
• Then I'll Rest (Short - 2016)
• Streets are talking (Video - 2016)
• Redemption Process (TV Movie - 2016)
• Cardboard Boxer (2016)
• La Willy-Nilly (2016)
• Who Died? (Short - 2016)
• Kings of Con (TV Series - 2016)
• Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series - 2017)
• Brothers (Short - 2017)
• Rebel (TV Series - 2017)
• All About the Money (2017)
• Navy SEALS v Demons (2017)
• Snowfall (TV Series - 2017)
• Saviors (Short - 2017)
• Shameless (TV Series - 2017)
• Tomboy (TV Movie - 2017)
• S.W.A.T. (TV Series - 2018)
• Superstore (TV Series - 2019)
• It's Bruno! (TV Series - 2019)