Ismael Cruz Córdova is a Puerto Rican actor, voice actor, and entrepreneur best known for his role as Mando in the children’s animated educational show, Sesame Street. He grew up in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico with his siblings and later moved to New York to pursue his dreams. He has worked in a variety of shows and movies like In the Blood, The Good Wife, El Cuerpo del Delito, Ray Donovan, Mary Queen of Scots, White Alligator, Miss Bala, La Loteria, and Berlin Station. Ismael also enjoys a fan base of more than 100k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Ismael Enrique Cruz Córdova
Nick Name
Ismael
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
Residence
He divides his time amongst –
- New York City, New York, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Puerto Rico
Nationality
Education
After graduating high school, Ismael Cruz Córdova enrolled at NYU’s Tisch Shcool of the Arts from where he graduated with a honors degree.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor, Entrepreneur
Family
- Siblings – Carmen L. Delgado Cordova (Older Sister) (Musician)
Manager
Ismael Cruz Córdova is represented by The Gersh Agency, Inc., Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Chiseled facial features
- Curly hair
Brand Endorsements
Ismael Cruz Córdova appeared in some local commercials when he was young.
Best Known For
- Having been cast in several movies like El Cuerpo del Delito (2005) as Manny, La Edwin (2012) as Johnny, La Loteria (2013) as Augusto, In the Blood (2014) as Manny, and Miss Bala (2019) as Lino
- Appearing in shows like The Good Wife (2011-2012) as Jimmy Patrick, Ray Donovan (2016) as Hector Campos, Divorce (2016) as Clerk, Berlin Station (2018) as Rafael Torres, and Mary Queen of Scots (2018) as Rizzio
First Film
Ismael Cruz Córdova made his feature film debut as Gatillo in the drama movie, Stray Bullet, in 2003.
He made his first theatrical film appearance as Manny in the action crime thriller movie, In the Blood, in 2014.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance as Jimmy Patrick in the mystery crime drama series, The Good Wife, in 2011.
As a voice actor, he made his first TV show appearance as Mando in the animated children’s education show, Sesame Street, in 2013.
Personal Trainer
Ismael works out regularly at the Flex Gym and has maintained an enviable physique. He works out using weights and has built a stunning upper body.
Ismael Cruz Córdova Favorite Things
- Muppet – The Count
- Character From Sesame Street – Snuffleupagus
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Ismael Cruz Córdova Facts
- He was a member of his high school’s drama club.
- He became fluent in English by watching Sesame Street.
- Ismael is very close to his mother.
- He comes from a lower socioeconomic class family with high illiteracy rates. Moreover, his generation is the one who has studied.
- He has a godson named Travis.
- In 2011, he won HOLA Award for “Outstanding Performance by a Featured Male Actor” as well as ACE Award for “Best Featured Male Actor” for his performance in La Luz de un Cigarrillo.
- He has also been awarded VOCES de Ford Award by Ford Motors.
- Latino Leaders Magazine once listed him as one of the 25 Leaders of the future.
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Featured Image by Ismael Cruz Córdova / Instagram
Facts of Ismael Cruz Córdova
- full nameIsmael Cruz Córdova
- Date of Birth April 07, 1987
- Age 37 years 7 months
- Horoscope Aries
- Lucky Number 9
- Lucky Stone Diamond
- Lucky Color Red
- Best Match for Marriage Leo
- weight70 kg
- height5 ft 8 in