José Alvarez

Jose Alvarez? The guy’s a total scene-stealer, hands down. You might’ve caught him cracking you up in The Jim Gaffigan Show or just straight-up being weirdly brilliant in Broad City and The Americans. Dude’s got this thing for playing offbeat, oddball characters—like, he doesn’t just play them, he really lives them. There’s this spark. Makes you think, “Wait, is that really him?” every time. He flips back and forth between comedy and drama like it’s nothing, too. One minute you’re laughing, the next you’re like, “Whoa, that got deep.” Not a lot of actors can pull that off without looking forced, but Jose? Effortless. That’s probably got something to do with all the training he’s stacked up—Stella Adler Conservatory in New York, Van Mar Academy in LA. Not exactly lightweight stuff, y’know? Now he’s hanging his hat in northern Jersey, raising a family and still hustling in the acting world. Doesn’t look like he’s slowing down any time soon, either. The guy’s clearly all in—keeps chasing new projects, new roles, always looking for something a little off-center. Kind of refreshing in an industry that loves its cookie-cutter types. If you’re into actors who actually give a damn about their craft, you’ll want to keep an eye on whatever Jose does next.