Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1971-07-13
- Born Place: USA
Also Known As:
J.R. Esposito
JR Esposito
JR Esposito is an American actor and theatre artist best known for his role as Dr. Tate in The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024), a character he reprises in Chapter 2 (2025). Born on July 13, 1971, he studied Theatre Arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and trained in the Meisner acting technique. Esposito built a solid foundation in classical theatre, performing in productions like Julius Caesar, Macbeth, King Lear, and Hamlet with various respected stage companies in Los Angeles. His screen credits span a mix of genres, with roles in films such as Barbarian, Memory, A Christmas Story Christmas, and The Hurricane Heist. Beyond acting, he has worked behind the scenes as a casting director and assistant director on action and sci-fi films including Death Race: Beyond Anarchy and Doom: Annihilation. Known for his versatility and presence, Esposito continues to make a mark in both independent and mainstream productions.
