Jesse Aragon

An accomplished film actor, Jesse Aragon brought laughter to countless audiences while playing various roles over the course of his Hollywood career. Aragon started his acting career landing roles in films, such as "Boulevard Nights" (1979) with Richard Yñiguez, the Bonnie Bedelia action film "Heart Like A Wheel" (1983) and the comedy "Losin' It" (1983) with Tom Cruise. He also appeared in the TV movie "Panic in Echo Park" (NBC, 1976-77). He kept working in film throughout the eighties, starring in "Exterminator 2" (1984), "3:15" (1986) and "Hollywood Shuffle" (1987) with Robert Townsend. He also worked in television around this time, including a part on "Sledge Hammer!" (ABC, 1986-88). Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in "The Underachievers" (1987) and the Rutger Hauer action picture "Wanted Dead or Alive" (1987). Additionally, he appeared on the television special "Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime" (HBO, 1987-88). Aragon more recently acted in "Street Asylum" (1990) with Wings Hauser.