Yul Vazquez

Biography

Yul Vázquez, a talented actor hailing from Cuba, has made a significant mark in both film and theater. He is married to actress Linda Larkin. Vázquez gained early recognition for his role as “Bob” in several memorable episodes of the iconic sitcom *Seinfeld*, including “The Soup Nazi,” “The Sponge,” and “The Puerto Rican Day.”

His extensive filmography encompasses over thirty films, showcasing his versatility and talent. Notable appearances include *The A-Team* (2010) alongside Liam Neeson, *American Gangster* (2007), for which he received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as part of the Outstanding Cast, and *Traffic* (2000), which won him a SAG Award for Outstanding Cast. Other significant films in his career include *Che* (2008), *The Take* (2008), *War of the Worlds* (2005), *Bad Boys II* (2003), and *Runaway Bride* (1999).

An original member of the LAByrinth Theater Company, Vázquez has starred in numerous productions, notably Stephen Adly Guirgis’ *The Last Days of Judas Iscariot*, directed by Phillip Seymour Hoffman. His theatrical repertoire also includes Terrence McNally’s *The Stendhal Syndrome* and Eduardo Machado’s *The Floating Island Plays*.

In addition to his acting career, Vázquez co-founded mechanizedmules, a film production company, and is actively working on new projects. He currently serves as co-Artistic Director of LAByrinth Theater Company in New York City. His upcoming projects include *Fugly!* and the Broadway premiere of *Motherf**ker With The Hat*, set to preview in March 2011.