Bruno Irizarry is a Puerto Rican actor, screenwriter, and director whose dynamic career spans theater, television, and film. Known for his versatility and creative vision, Irizarry has made a mark both on stage and behind the camera.
His directorial debut came with the award-winning comedy Shut Up and Do It!, in which he also starred alongside Pedro Capó. The film was featured at several U.S. film festivals and earned the 2008 American Latino TV Award, establishing Irizarry as a rising talent in Latino cinema.
As a stage actor, Irizarry has performed in acclaimed productions across the United States, including Anna in the Tropics (Portland Center Stage), Love! Valour! Compassion! (Seattle Repertory Theatre), and West Side Story (Opera Illinois). He also starred in Quién Mató a Héctor Lavoe (47th Street Theatre, NY / Centro de Bellas Artes, PR), La Gringa, and Bodas de Sangre at the renowned Spanish Repertory Theatre in New York City.
Irizarry’s work consistently bridges cultures and genres, bringing Latino narratives to the forefront of American theater and independent film.