Nestor Carbonell
Actor · TV star
58 years (Dec 1, 1967)New York City, New York, USA
An American actor born in New York City, Nestor Carbonell is a familiar face across major films and television. He played Mayor Anthony Garcia in Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight' (2008) and 'The Dark Knight Rises' (2012), and became widely known as the ageless Richard Alpert on the series 'Lost'. He later starred in 'Bates Motel'. A charismatic, expressive character actor of Cuban descent, he moves smoothly between blockbuster supporting roles and layered leading parts on television.
Nestor Carbonell
Actor · TV star
An American actor born in New York City, Nestor Carbonell is a familiar face across major films and television. He played Mayor Anthony Garcia in Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight' (2008) and 'The Dark Knight Rises' (2012), and became widely known as the ageless Richard Alpert on the series 'Lost'. He later starred in 'Bates Motel'. A charismatic, expressive character actor of Cuban descent, he moves smoothly between blockbuster supporting roles and layered leading parts on television.
23 Movies
Plays Mayor
The Dark Knight
2008
Plays Ignacio El Caido
Ready or Not: Here I Come
2026
Plays Mayor
The Dark Knight Rises
2012
Plays Major Thom Vallejo
The Rip
2026
Plays Pasquale Acosta "S.A. Gerald Diego"
Smokin' Aces
2006
Plays Snydes
Bandit
2022
Plays Tom Hernandez
Imperium
2016
Plays Mayor Picazo
Outlaws - For Greater Glory
2012
Plays Evan
Clawfoot
2024
Plays Perry
Director's Cut
2016
Plays Silas St-John
Mosquito
2022
Plays Luis Fellove
The Lost City
2005
Plays Matteo
Motherland
2025
Plays David
The Image of You
2024
Plays Gavin
These Old Broads
2001
Plays Seaton Brookstone
Killer Movie
2008
Plays Santiago
Dead Drop
2013
Plays Bruce Regenstreich
Crown Heights
2017
Plays Jack the Dog
Manhood
2003
Plays Jack the Dog
Jack the Dog
2001
Writer
Plays Enrique Suavez
Attention Shoppers
2000
42 TV Shows
Plays Luis Rivera
Suddenly Susan
1996
Director
Plays Alex Romero
Bates Motel
2013
Plays Richard Alpert
Lost
2004
Plays Yanko Flores
The Morning Show
2019
Plays Victor Machado
Ringer
2011
Plays Peter Terrano
Resurrection Blvd.
2000
Plays Jonas Ray
Strong Medicine
2000
Plays Frank Duque
Cane
2007
Plays Gianni
Muscle
1995
Plays Señor Senior Jr. (voice)
Kim Possible
2002
Plays Tom Montero
Century City
2004
Plays Batmanuel
The Tick
2001
Plays Ruben Soriano
PULSE
2025
Plays Kai Lucero
Midnight, Texas
2017
Plays Rodrigues
Shōgun
2024
Plays Chief Cruz (voice)
Big Hero 6 The Series
2017
Plays Savio (voice)
The Penguins of Madagascar
2008
Plays Mike Valens
Cold Case
2003
Director
New Amsterdam
2018
Plays Declan Rand
Psych
2006
Plays Malik Velasquez
A Different World
1987
Director
The Good Doctor
2017
Plays Diego (voice)
Me, Eloise
2006
Plays Eddie Reyes
Day Break
2006
Plays Eduardo
Brotherly Love
1995
Plays Dr. Cey
Andy Barker, P.I.
2007
Plays Marco
Good Advice
1993
Plays Dr. Arturo Ramos
Wilfred
2011
Director
Plays Stuart Carradine
Law & Order
1990
Plays Miles Josephson
Ally McBeal
1997
Latest Trailers
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Ready or Not: Here I Come
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Ready or Not: Here I Come
Ignacio El Caido
2026
The Rip
Major Thom Vallejo
2026
Motherland
Matteo
2025
PULSE
Ruben Soriano
2025Season 1
The Image of You
David
2024
Clawfoot
Evan
2024
Shōgun
Rodrigues
2024Season 1
Bandit
Snydes
2022
Mosquito
Silas St-John
2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nestor Carbonell and where are they from?
Nestor Carbonell is 58 years old, born on December 1, 1967 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Nestor Carbonell?
Nestor Carbonell is best known for roles in The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, The Rip.
How many movies has Nestor Carbonell been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Nestor Carbonell has appeared in 23 movies and 42 TV shows.
What was Nestor Carbonell's first movie?
The career of Nestor Carbonell began with Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994).
What is Nestor Carbonell's most recent movie or series?
Nestor Carbonell's most recent release is Ready or Not: Here I Come, which premiered on March 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Nestor Carbonell appeared in?
On television, Nestor Carbonell has appeared in House, Lost, Person of Interest, Shōgun.
Nestor Carbonell
1967-12-01 · New York City, New York, USA
Néstor Gastón Carbonell (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnestoɾ ɣasˈtoŋ kaɾβoˈneʎ]; born December 1, 1967) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He became famous for his role as Luis Rivera in the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan. He is known for his roles as Richard Alpert in the ABC drama series Lost, Sheriff Alex Romero in the A&E drama series Bates Motel, and Yanko Flores in the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show. Carbonell starred as Mayor Anthony Garcia in Christopher Nolan's superhero films The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). He won the 2024 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in the FX series Shōgun.Néstor Carbonell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, is a full list of contributors on Wikipedia.