Joe Minjares
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
Wilson
2017
as Taxi Driver
The Frank
2014
as Bartender
Thin Ice
2012
as Hotel Manager
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The Horrible Flowers
2006
as Bennett
A Chance of Snow
1998
as Traveler
The Truman Show
1998
as Bartender
Nothing to Lose
1997
as Security Guard
Nothing But the Truth
1995
as Sam Mitchell
Virus
1995
as Dr. Newman
Sleep, Baby, Sleep
1995
as Detective Rivera
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1995
as Brazilian
Next Door
1994
Untamed Heart
1993
as Jim
The Last of the Finest
1990
as Contra #3
Patti Rocks
1988
as Chicano Mechanic