Arturo Castro
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Arturo Castro

Arturo Castro is a Guatemalan actor, writer, and producer known for his versatile roles in both television and film. Born on November 26, 1985, in Guatemala City, he began his career by hosting a show on Guatemala's national network before moving to New York City to study acting. His breakout role came as the quirky and lovable Jaimé Castro in the Comedy Central series Broad City, a character he played for the show's entire run.Castro's career has seen him take on a variety of roles across genres. He is recognized for his dramatic performance as David Rodríguez in the Netflix series Narcos, and for his comedic turn as Pablo Escobar in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. He also created and starred in his own sketch comedy show for Comedy Central, Alternatino with Arturo Castro, where he explored life as a modern Latino man. His film credits include Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, The Menu, and the recent Road House. Castro is also slated to appear in upcoming projects, including the 2025 film TRON: Ares.