Celebrity Biographies
André Royo Biography
| Date of Birth: | July 18, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 52 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 5 feet 5 inches |
American actor, producer and writer, Andre Royo is best known as Bubbles in HBO’s hit drama series ‘ The Wire ‘ from 2002 to 2008. Some of his other popular TV shows and movies include Empire , Happyish , Hand of God , In Security , Beautiful Boy , The Spectacular Now , Perspective and so on. In addition, he was also a member of the small acting company in Manhattan’s Room 203 theater, which allowed people to act in plays in exchange for painting and construction jobs.
Early life and education of Andre Royo
Andre Royo was born on July 18, 1968 in the Bronx, New York, USA, under the birth sign Cancer. His father was of Cuban descent and his mother was African-American.
Royo attended Mount Saint Michael Academy in The Bronx from 1982 to 1986. In addition, he also studied acting at Uta Hagen’s HB Studio in Manhattan.
Andre Royo’s Career
Andre Royo began his acting career in 1998, appearing in a minor role as the Music Store Clerk in a romantic comedy-drama film, Los Angeles Without a Map . The following year, he was cast in an episode of the American police procedural legal drama television series, Law & Order .
In 2002, Royo was cast in the role of Reginald ‘Bubbles’ Cousins in an American crime drama television series, The Wire , where he worked until 2008 alongside Michael K. Williams , Dominic West, Idris Elba, Wendell Pierce, and others.
After that, he did his notable roles in series of TV series like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, How to Make It America, NTSF:SD:SUV::, Agent Carter, and others. Also, his film credits are All the Invisible Children, 21 and an Alarm Clock, Freelancers, The Spectacular Now, Hunter-Gatherer and Perspective among others.
Previously, he was a member of the small acting company in Manhattan’s Room 203 theater, which allowed people to act in plays in exchange for painting and construction jobs.
As of 2019, Royo has been playing the role of Thirsty Rawlings in an American musical drama, Empire since 2015, starring Taraji P. Henson , Terrence Howard , Byers Boys, and others.
Andre Royo’s Net Worth
Andre Royo has amassed a nice sum of net worth as an actor. According to celebrity net worth, he has an estimated net worth of $4 million in 2019.
According to sources, the average annual salary for an American actor is around $81,000, however, it depends on the production of the movie and the popularity of the brand.
Andre Royo’s Personal Life
Andre Royo has been in a marital relationship with Jane Choi for a long time. The couple married on November 21, 1997, and share a daughter, Stella. His wife is co-owner of a restaurant in Los Angeles called Canelé.
Unlike other Hollywood couples, Royo and Jane lead a very low-key life and not much is known about them.
Trivia
Andre Royo’s body measurements and age
- Height: Andre Royo is 5 feet 5 inches tall or 1.7 m.
- Weight: Royo weighs 73 kg / 1.60 pounds as of early 2019.
- Age: As of 2019, Royo’s age is 50 years old.
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