What is Nestor Carbonell's Net Worth?
Nestor Carbonell is an American actor with a net worth of $3 million. In addition to acting, Carbonell has found success as a screenwriter and director, making significant contributions to both television and film. His notable ability to create authentic Spanish accents stems from his Hispanic heritage. He is also known for his naturally thick eyelashes, which many people mistakenly believe are enhanced with makeup.
Early Life
Nestor Garbon Carbonell was born in New York City on December 1st, 1967. While he is an American citizen, his family is deeply rooted in Spanish culture. Because of his father’s job, Carbonell spent his early years traveling between cities like Mexico City, the Bahamas, Venezuela, and England. His grandfather, Jose Manuel Cortina, was a respected Cuban diplomat, and his father authored a significant book on Cuba. Raised as a Roman Catholic, Carbonell spent a portion of his youth in Caracas, Venezuela, attending The British School. Upon moving to Massachusetts, he continued his education at Deerfield Academy, where he met future 'Lost' co-star Matthew Fox. He later graduated from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
Career
Carbonell's career began with a guest role in the soap opera 'As the World Turns.' Building on this early success, he secured roles in 'Law & Order,' 'Melrose Place,' and 'A Different World.' In 1995, he showcased his theatrical talent in the Broadway play 'Getting Away With Murder,' taking on two separate roles. His television career took off with a recurring role in 'Suddenly Susan,' running for four seasons.
In 2000, Carbonell expanded his repertoire, writing and starring in 'Attention Shoppers.' By the mid-2000s, he had secured recurring roles in series like 'The Tick,' 'Cold Case,' and 'Strong Medicine,' while also making guest appearances in 'Monk,' 'Day Break,' and 'House.'
2006 marked a pivotal year as Carbonell appeared in 'Smokin' Aces' and joined the cast of 'Lost' as Richard Alpert, a character that quickly became a fan favorite. Initially set to leave after one season due to a role in CBS's 'Cane,' the Writers Guild of America strike allowed him to return to 'Lost,' becoming a main cast member by the final season.
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Carbonell's career further flourished with roles in Christopher Nolan's Batman films, 'The Dark Knight' and 'The Dark Knight Rises,' playing Mayor Anthony Garcia. He continued to appear in notable TV series like 'Psych,' 'Ringer,' and 'Wilfred,' and gained critical acclaim for his role as Sheriff Alex Romero in 'Bates Motel,' for which he also directed several episodes.
Additionally, Carbonell has made a mark as a voice actor, contributing to projects such as 'Kim Possible,' 'Justice League Unlimited,' 'Big Hero 6: The Series,' and 'Noah's Ark: The New Beginning.' His commercial work, particularly in Spanish-language ads for brands like Pepsi and Heineken, further showcases his versatility.
Acting Style
Carbonell is frequently cast in Hispanic roles, and his talent for Spanish accents is so convincing that many have assumed it's his natural speaking voice. Fluent in Spanish, he has often demonstrated this skill, notably in a Spanish-speaking episode of 'Lost.'
Personal Life
In 2001, Carbonell married Australian actress Shannon Kenny, whom he met on a TV show set. Kenny is known for her voice work on 'Batman Beyond.' The couple co-starred in 'Attention Shoppers' and share two children.
