Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1977-08-30
- Born Place: McAllen, Texas, USA
Also Known As:
Raul Castillo, Рауль Кастілло
Raúl Castillo
Raúl Castillo is a Mexican-American actor and playwright celebrated for his compelling portrayals of complex characters in both film and television. Born on August 30, 1977, in McAllen, Texas, Castillo grew up along the Texas-Mexico border, an experience that deeply influenced his artistic sensibilities. He initially pursued playwriting at Boston University before transitioning to acting, eventually joining New York’s Labyrinth Theater Company, where he collaborated with Philip Seymour Hoffman . Castillo's breakout role came with HBO's Looking (2014–2015), where he portrayed Richie, a romantic lead who defied Latino stereotypes. He further showcased his range in the indie film We the Animals (2018), playing Pa, a volatile yet tender father, a performance that earned him critical acclaim . His filmography includes notable roles in Cold Weather (2010), Bless Me, Ultima (2012), The Inspection (2022), The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) and Army of the Dead (2021). In 2021, he starred in Mother/Android, a sci-fi thriller, and appeared in Knives Out (2019) and Wrath of Man (2021) .
