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Alec MapaAmerican actor, comedian, screenwriter.
Date of Birth: 10.07.1965
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Alec Mapa: A Versatile Actor and Advocate
- Early Life and Career
- Television Roles
- Jamie Foxx (1996-1997)
- Bright Lights, Big City
- Personal Life
- Recent Television Appearances
Alec Mapa: A Versatile Actor and Advocate
Alec Mapa is an American actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in films, television shows, and Broadway productions.
Early Life and Career
Born in San Francisco, California on July 10, 1965, Mapa is of Filipino descent. He graduated from George Washington High School and began his entertainment career on Broadway in the play "M. Butterfly" as a replacement for B.D. Wong.
Television Roles
Mapa has made numerous guest appearances on television shows, including:
Jamie Foxx (1996-1997)
Roseanne (1988-1997) as KyleLaw & Order (1990-2008) as Brian Roshmore
Seinfeld (1990-1998) as Paul
NYPD Blue
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-1993)
Friends (1998)
With Child (1998)
Homicide: Life on the Street
Dharma & Greg (1999)
Film Roles
In addition to his television work, Mapa has starred in several films, including:
Bright Lights, Big City
Playing by HeartConnie and Carla
Super Sweet
He currently appears in the film "You Don't Mess with the Zohan."
Other Projects
Mapa hosted the Logo comedy special "Out There" and has been a guest on several original prank comedy shows. He also co-starred with Jason Bateman in the Logo sitcom "Some of My Best Friends" and played the role of Adam Bennet in the UPN sitcom "Half & Half."
Personal Life
Mapa is openly gay and has been an active supporter of various Asian American LGBT communities. He currently hosts the Oxygen reality show "Transamerican Love Story," in which eight contestants compete for the affections of transgender Calpernia Addams.
Recent Television Appearances
Mapa's recent television appearances include:I'm with Her (2004)
Desperate Housewives (2005-2007) as Vern
Help Me Help You (2006)
Ugly Betty (2007)
Heartbreak Hotel (2007)
