Jorge Luis Pallo is an American actor of Hispanic descent. He is known for his role as Marc Molina on The Secret Life of the American Teenager and for his appearance on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. He also appeared in Murder in Mexico: The Bruce Beresford-Redman Story and played Ignacio "Iggy" Loca on Syfy’s The Lost Room.
Early life Born Jorge Luis Christian Pallo in Queens, New York, he of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian parentage. Pallo was raised by single mother and once aspiring singer Pat Pallo. Though his mother could never figure out how to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, she encouraged all of her children to pursue their dreams by enrolling them in extra-curricular activities such as guitar, theatre, and dance. Armed with this support, he made his debut in the middle school production of "The Nutcracker". He later starred in high school productions of "Into the Woods" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".
After high school, Pallo was accepted into the TISCH School of the Arts at NYU. During his junior year Pallo finally connected to what would be his future career while starring in The Hangar Theatre's Summer Stock production of "A Few Good Men," directed by his mentor Bob Moss. After receiving his BFA, Pallo starred in several off-Broadway productions and joined the Latino sketch comedy group Vaso de Leche. A friend introduced him to his first manager who urged him to move to Los Angeles to further his career.
Professional career Pallo's move to LA was initially tumultuous, but he found solace while teaching acting classes at Scott Sedita Acting Studios. Kismet led Pallo to run into a fraternity brother, who was employed as a casting director, while playing a game of Texas Hold 'Em poker. This meeting allowed Pallo to work for six days on his fraternity brother's film, which got him a SAG card.
Pallo also works as an acting coach in Los Angeles to young Hollywood talent.
Philanthropy Pallo is also active in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, P.S. ARTS, and The Hollywood Heart Foundation. Pallo chose Hollywood Heart and Toys for Tots because they are two charities that are near to his heart because he believes "being of service matters." Pallo participates yearly in an annual cocktail party to gather toys for kids for Christmas.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2002Minority ReportPre-Crime Public Service Announcer2005War of the WorldsArmy Private2008Eagle EyeIntel Officer2013Don't Pass Me ByTony2013Insidious: Chapter 2Brian2015Furious 7Cop2015FrankensteinOfficer Lincoln2016Special UnitDetective Riveraby C. Titus2016Star Trek: Captain PikeCaptain Damien SandovalFan film2017All I WantJorge by W. Liang2022Play DeadMannix
Television YearTitle RoleNotes1997Van-piresConstruction WorkerEpisode "Mission Demolition"1999Ryan Caulfield: Year OneHimselfEpisode: "Nocturnal Radius"1999Sabrina the Teenage WitchStudentEpisode: "Aging Not So Gracefully"2000MoeshaDorian's FriendEpisode: "He Doth Protest Too Much"2000Missing PiecesMessengerTV movie2000Pacific BlueunknownEpisode: "Kangaroo Court"2000Resurrection BlvdSalvador Cabrera4 episodes2000Unauthorized: The Mary Kay Letourneau StoryunknownTV movie2001CharmedHectorEpisode: "Muse to My Ears"2001NYPD BluePoloEpisode: "Love Hurts"2002The ShieldGang LeaderEpisode: "Our Gang"2003LuisJorgeEpisode: "Bodega"2004Malcolm in the MiddleDriverEpisode: "Reese Joins the Army: Part 2"2005MediumArmandoEpisode: "Dead Aim"2006Numb3rsIgnacio NadalEpisode: "Double Down"2006In JusticeJorge RodriguezEpisode: "Badge of Honor"2006CSI: MiamiJavier RavezEpisode: "Curse of the Coffin2006The Lost RoomIgnacioThe Key and the Clock; TV Mini Series2006StandoffKyle FernandesEpisode: "Borderline"2007The UnitToroEpisode: "Binary Explosion"2008NCISLt. Michael SanchezEpisode: "Dog Tags"2008A Gunfighter's PledgeSamuelTV movie2008GroupidityKentTV movie2009Eleventh HourCristoferEpisode: "Pinocchio"200924Agent Kilner2 episodes2009The StormFrancisco RamirezThe Storm, Part 2; TV mini-series2008-2009The Secret Life of the American TeenagerMarc Molina35 episodes2009CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJohn (trauma nurse)Episode: "Death and the Maiden"2010Detroit 1-8-7Luis PenaEpisode: "Shelter"2011Harry's LawDetetive MaldonadoEpisode: "A Day in the Life2012The MentalistOfficer DownsEpisode: "His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts"2012Desperate HousewivesDetective GilletteEpisode: "You Take for Granted"2012Sons of AnarchyLupe2 episodes2012CSI: NYHector "Toasty" MendezEpisode: "Blood Out"2012The Blue LineFidel RicoTV movie2013The ListGioTV movie2014Things You Shouldn't Say Past MidnightPedro 15 episodes2015SpinEl ChupacabraEpisode: "Pilot"2015Win, Lose or LoveCarlosTV movie2015Murder in Mexico: The Bruce Beresford-Redman StoryDetective RuizTV movie2015Criminal MindsAgent Matt LopezEpisode: "Internal Affairs"2016ScorpionDEA Agent SanchezEpisode: "Adaptation"2013-2016NCIS: Los AngelesSpecial Agent Bomb Tech Salazar3 episodes2016Fear the Walking DeadJavierEpisode: "Shiva"2016GoliathAlejandro Marquez4 episodes2016Dr. DelDr. GuerreroTV movie2017American Horror Story: CultPedro Morales3 episodes
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