Biographie
Armando Riesco is a versatile and critically acclaimed actor, known for his dynamic performances across film, television, theater, and voice work. Born and raised in Puerto Rico to Cuban parents, Armando honed his craft at Northwestern University, before making his way to New York City.
In film and television, Armando has built an impressive career, appearing in numerous feature films and securing regular, recurring, and guest-starring roles on a variety of popular shows. His talent extends to voice acting and motion capture, where his voice has been featured in video games, ad campaigns, podcasts, and audiobooks.
On stage, he is known for playing the title character in Quiara Hudes' Elliot Trilogy, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Water by the Spoonful, earning him a Lucille Lortel nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play. He has also performed in renowned theaters such as the Public Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, The Goodman, Steppenwolf, Hartford Stage, Victory Gardens, and the Wilma Theater, among others.
As a writer and producer, Armando's debut feature film Seneca won multiple awards on the film festival circuit and was later picked up by HBO/MAX. He also co-directed the Audible series The Justice alongside frequent collaborator Jason Chaet, with a script by James Patterson and an all-star cast led by Sanaa Lathan. The series topped Audible's charts at #1. Currently, he is directing a new series for Audible/Patterson.
His latest film Meri Crismas is in development.
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