Arturo Castro (born November 26, 1985) is a Guatemalan actor best known for his portrayal of Jaimé Castro on the Comedy Central series Broad City, David Rodríguez on the Netflix series Narcos, and Pablo Escobar in The Roku Channel film Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
Career Castro hosted his own show, Conexion, on Guatemala's national network, a year before moving to New York City. In New York, he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he met Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer and landed the role of Jaimé in Broad City. Castro had one of the leading roles in Ang Lee's war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, playing Marcellino "Mango" Montoya, a member of Billy Lynn's Bravo Squad.
In 2017 Arturo landed a role as David Rodríguez, son of Cali Cartel kingpin Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela, in season 3 of the Netflix series Narcos. He also played Jose in Bushwick, a film about 20-year-old Lucy and war veteran Stupe depending on each other for survival when a Texas military force invades their Brooklyn neighborhood.
Castro created and starred in Comedy Central's Alternatino with Arturo Castro, a sketch comedy show centering on life as a modern Mestizo man. The show premiered in June 2019 and ran for one season. He played officer Jones in Yes Day, sharing screen with Jennifer Garner.
Influences Castro cites Eddie Izzard and Al Pacino as major acting and comedic influences.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2012 Indigo Children Armand 2014 Sun Belt Express Miguel 2016 Ace the Case Juan Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk "Mango" Montoya 2017 Bushwick Jose Deidra & Laney Rob a Train McMillan Snatched Dr. Armando 2019 The Informer Daniel Gomez Semper Fi "Snowball" Lady and the Tramp Joe 2020 The Broken Hearts Gallery Marcos 2021 Yes Day Officer Jones Dating and New York Bradley 2022 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Pablo Escobar The Menu Soren 2023 Molli and Max in the Future Walter White Men Can't Jump Bobby2024 Road House Moe The PresentDr. Polhemus Operation Taco Gary's Tiago 2025 Tron: Ares Seth Untitled Home Invasion Romance Ernie Guerra The Room Returns! Steven The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Ride Operator 2026 Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Dumbass Tony Ted Post-production 2027 Post-production
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009–2013 We Speak NYC Jorge / Fredy Episode: "Love and Money" & "The Storm" 2012 The Pack Juan 2013 Lady Business Tyler 2 episodes 2014 2040 Arturo Winthrop 2014–2019 Broad City Jaimé Castro 25 episodes 2015 The Good Wife Juan, The Dishwasher Episode: "The Debate" Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll Pizza Guy Episode: "Doctor Doctor" 2015–2016 Alternatino Arturo Web series, 6 episodes 2016 Invented Today Hamilton 2017 Narcos David Rodríguez 10 episodes No Activity Miguel 7 episodes 2018 Ghost Story Club Gary 8 episodes 2019 Dollar Store Therapist Arturo Episode: "Sharks" Alternatino with Arturo Castro Various 10 episodes; also creator and executive producer Room 104 Craig Episode: "Itchy" Silicon Valley Máximo Reyes 3 episodes 2019–2020 Elena of Avalor Felipe (voice) 2 episodes 2020 American Dad! Colombian Villager (voice) Episode: "100 Years a Solid Fool" Flipped Diego6 episodes At Home with Amy Sedaris Castrodamus Episode: "New Year's" 2021 Mr. Corman Victor 8 episodes2022 Is It Cake? Himself (judge) Episode: "Cake Crashers" The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Neato Tito (voice) Episode: "Get In" The Terminal List Jordan Groff 3 episodes Entergalactic Len (voice) TV special The Recruit Sandoval Luna Episode: "I.C.I.N.C." 2023 History of the World, Part IIPrivate MartinezEpisode: "II" ArcherEl Cambiante (voice)Episode: "Face Off" The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Himself (contestant) TV special 2023–2025 Family Guy (voice) 2 episodes 2024 The Vince Staples Show Police Officer Episode: "Pink House" 2025 Bad ThoughtsJames Gonzalez / Jose2 episodes
Web +YearTitleRoleNotes2026Backyard Sports: The Animated SpecialPablo Sanchez (voice)Animated special
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