Andre Royo is an American actor, producer, and writer. He is best
known for his role as Reginald "Bubbles" Cousins on the HBO crime
drama series The Wire, and his appearances on Fringe, Party Down, How
to Make It in America, and the 2013 film The Spectacular Now. Royo
also appeared as Lucious Lyon's (Terrence Howard) defense attorney
Thirsty Rawlings on the FOX drama series Empire.Royo was born in the
Bronx, New York, of African American and Cuban heritage. Royo has
often been told by casting directors that he is "not black enough" or
"not Latino enough" for certain parts.Royo attended Mount Saint
Michael Academy in The Bronx from 1982 until 1986. Royo is married to
Jane Choi and together they have one daughter named Stella.Royo made
his acting debut in a minor role in the 1998 film L.A. Without a Map.
In 1999, he made one-episode guest appearances on the television
series Law & Order and Third Watch. Additionally, in the Law & Order
episode 'Prince of Darkness', Royo can be seen sitting in the audience
of the courtroom, directly behind the defendant. In 2000, he had a
small role in John Singleton's remake of the 1971 blaxploitation film
Shaft. He also appeared in the 2002 movie G, which was based on The
Great Gatsby.
known for his role as Reginald "Bubbles" Cousins on the HBO crime
drama series The Wire, and his appearances on Fringe, Party Down, How
to Make It in America, and the 2013 film The Spectacular Now. Royo
also appeared as Lucious Lyon's (Terrence Howard) defense attorney
Thirsty Rawlings on the FOX drama series Empire.Royo was born in the
Bronx, New York, of African American and Cuban heritage. Royo has
often been told by casting directors that he is "not black enough" or
"not Latino enough" for certain parts.Royo attended Mount Saint
Michael Academy in The Bronx from 1982 until 1986. Royo is married to
Jane Choi and together they have one daughter named Stella.Royo made
his acting debut in a minor role in the 1998 film L.A. Without a Map.
In 1999, he made one-episode guest appearances on the television
series Law & Order and Third Watch. Additionally, in the Law & Order
episode 'Prince of Darkness', Royo can be seen sitting in the audience
of the courtroom, directly behind the defendant. In 2000, he had a
small role in John Singleton's remake of the 1971 blaxploitation film
Shaft. He also appeared in the 2002 movie G, which was based on The
Great Gatsby.
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