What is Kirk Acevedo's Net Worth?
Kirk Acevedo, an accomplished American actor, boasts a net worth of $1 million. He has garnered recognition for his roles in acclaimed television series such as "Oz," "Band of Brothers," "Fringe," and "Arrow." His film credits include "The Thin Red Line," "Bait," "Dinner Rush," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and "Insidious: The Last Key." Additionally, Acevedo voiced Jackie Estacado in the 2007 video game "The Darkness."
Early Life and Education
Kirk Acevedo was born on November 27, 1971, in New York City, where he grew up with his brother Richard. During his teenage years, he attended the prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, focusing on drama. For higher education, Acevedo pursued a BFA degree from SUNY Purchase.
Television Career
Acevedo made his television debut in a 1994 episode of the Fox series "New York Undercover." Over the years, he appeared in multiple episodes of the show in different roles. His significant breakthrough came in 1997 when he portrayed Miguel Alvarez, an incarcerated gang leader, on HBO's prison drama "Oz." Initially a recurring role, Acevedo's character became central in the subsequent seasons until the show concluded in 2003.
Acevedo's television journey saw him feature in series such as "The Sentinel," "Third Watch," and the critically acclaimed miniseries "Band of Brothers" as Joe Toye in 2001. From 2005 to 2006, he starred as DA investigator Hector Salazar in "Law & Order: Trial by Jury." His career continued with notable roles in series like "Numb3rs," "24," "Cold Case," and "The Black Donnellys." A pivotal moment arrived in 2008 when he was cast as FBI Special Agent Charlie Francis in Fox's "Fringe," a role he held for two seasons before transitioning to a recurring status in the third season.
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Between 2012 and 2015, Acevedo appeared in a variety of shows, including "The Mentalist," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Person of Interest," "The Walking Dead," and "Grimm." In 2015, he secured the main role of Jose Ramse in Syfy's "12 Monkeys," based on Terry Gilliam's 1995 film. During "12 Monkeys," he also played Dominick Ramos in "Kingdom" and Ricardo Diaz in "Arrow." Recently, Acevedo featured in "The Offer" in 2022 and appeared in "Star Trek: Picard" in 2023.
Film Career
Following his 1997 short film "Kirk and Kerry," Acevedo landed his first significant feature role as Private Vincent Tella in Terrence Malick's epic war film "The Thin Red Line" in 1998. He continued with smaller roles in "Boiler Room" (2000), "Bait" (2000), and "Dinner Rush" (2000). In 2005, he reunited with Malick for "The New World" and later appeared in "Invincible" (2006). After a hiatus from film, Acevedo returned as Carver in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" (2014) and subsequently appeared in "Insidious: The Last Key" (2018).
Personal Life
In 2005, Acevedo married actress Kiersten Warren, and together they have two children, including actress Misti Traya from Warren's previous relationship.
