José Solano

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José Solano
Born José R. Solano
February 22, 1971 (1971-02-22) (age 38)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor

José Solano (born February 22, 1971 in Inglewood, California) is an actor.

Solano is best known for his role as Manny Gutierrez on Baywatch, and being the first minority series regular on that show. He was named one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" by YM magazine after winning their "Man of the Year" contest. Nominated for an "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Nationally Syndicated Drama Series" ALMA Award, he later received the Nosotros Margo Albert Golden Eagle Award for Most Promising Actor of 1997, presented to him by Ricardo Montalbán.

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Film
Year Film Role Other notes
1988 El Dorado Cirujano
2003 Devil's Knight Ruben Rivera
2007 Curse of Alcatraz Andrew Tay
2008 Purgatory Arturo Direct-to-Video Release
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1996–1999 Baywatch Manny Gutierrez
1998 Caroline in the City José Episode: Caroline and the Secret Bullfighter (1)
2000 Resurrection Blvd. Jaimé Carillo Episode: Pilot (1)
Episode: Pilot (2)
Episode: Suenos
2002 JAG Episode: Enemy Below
2004 Summerland Theo Episode: The Grass Is Greener Than You Think

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