Joe Minjares
Acting
Biography
Was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Guadalupe and Benjamin Minjares. Served in the military from 1964 to 1968 with the U.S. Army intelligence corps. Founder of Pepitos Mexican Foods Inc., 1971. Began acting career in 1982 in the movie Patty Rocks. Won the 1984 Minneapolis Comedy Invitational as a stand-up. Worked on Stage in several productions at the Mixed Blood Theater in Minneapolis. Was a regular at the Comedy Store and Improv in Los Angeles. Worked as a Staff writer at Universal Studios on the "Tom" show.
Filmography 20
Movies (16)
I Now Pronounce You Retro & Ellie2025Retro's grandpa (voice)
Wilson2017Taxi Driver
The Frank2014Bartender
Thin Ice2012Hotel Manager- The Horrible Flowers2006Bennett
A Chance of Snow1998Traveler
The Truman Show1998Bartender
Nothing to Lose1997Security Guard
Nothing But the Truth1995Sam Mitchell
Virus1995Dr. Newman
Sleep, Baby, Sleep1995Detective Rivera
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes1995Brazilian
Next Door1994
Untamed Heart1993Jim
The Last of the Finest1990Contra #3
Patti Rocks1988Chicano Mechanic
Shows (4)
Signs and Wonders1995Agent Santamaria
ER1994Phil
The Jackie Thomas Show1992Alphonso
Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase1990Mr. Garantella