Born in Houston, Texas, JR Villarreal has been working and living in Hollywood since the tender age of 10. A compelling and energetic actor, JR's talent and depth have earned him adulation from both industry professionals and fans alike. As a youngster, JR captivated audiences with his performance in the hit film Akeelah and the Bee starring alongside KeKe Palmer and Angela Bassett. Fresh off the success of Akeela, JR played the role of "Kit" in Millennium Film's action-drama, Bobby Z with Paul Walker and Lawrence Fishburne. Recently, his performance as the lead in the indie drama, Magic City Memoirs, garnered him a Best Actor award at the 2011 Ibiza International Film Festival. The film which is executive produced by Academy Award nominated actor, Andy Garcia, also won awards at the Miami International Film Festival and New York International Latino Film Festival. His latest feature is Paramount's found-footage parody, Ghost Team One. A horror comedy about two roommates deathly afraid of ghosts that both fall in love with a girl who believes their home is haunted. Ghost Team One is set to hit theaters October 11, 2013. JR's television roles include guest appearances on FX's new hit series The Bridge starring Demian Bichir, Fox's House M.D., Lifetime's Strong Medicine and CBS's Ghost Whisperer. Other television credits include guest lead roles in three of the highest rated shows on television - Cold Case, Without A Trace and CSI: Miami. A true thespian and student of the craft, JR's presence will continue to illuminate silver and small screens for years to come. J.R. Villarreal(1992년생, Houston, Texas, USA) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 아키라 앤 더 비, 고스트 팀 원, High and Mighty가 있으며, 그 외에도 하우스, CSI: 마이애미, FBI 실종수사대, 고스트 위스퍼러, 더튼 랜치, 랜드맨, Strong Medicine, 울트라 바이올렛과 블랙 스콜피온, 폴워커의 네고시에이터, 명예훈장, 프리리지, United We Fall 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. 특히 2026년에는 더튼 랜치에도 참여해서 활동중이다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2026년 더턴 랜치에서 Azul 역을 맡았다. 2024년 Jenni에서 Juan 'Cinco' Lopez 역을 맡았다. 2024년 랜드맨에서 Manuel 역을 맡았다.