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Nelson Ascencio

Nelson Ascencio

Highest Rated: 84% The Hunger Games (2012)

Lowest Rated: 70% Paul (2011)

Birthday: Aug 30, 1964

Birthplace: Havana, Cuba

A talented Cuban-American comic and actor, Nelson Ascencio went from working the New York City comedy circuit to training in Los Angeles with The Groundlings improv troupe. After breaking into the industry with television guest spots, including in an episode of "The Larry Sanders Show" (HBO, 1992-98), he became a writer and cast member for "MADtv" (Fox, 1995-2009), where he delighted with his many impressions, including a spot-on Ricky Martin. After leaving the series, Ascencio continued touring with his comedy routines and guested on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (HBO, 2000- ) before landing the small but flashy role of Flavius, a member of the style team for contestant Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) in the highly anticipated dystopian thriller "The Hunger Games" (2012). Gifted with both comedic and dramatic chops, Nelson Ascencio proved a fascinating addition to any project in which he appeared.

Highest rated movies

84% The Hunger Games 70% Paul

Photos

Nelson Ascencio Nelson Ascencio at arrivals for THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2, Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, CA November 16, 2015. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection

Filmography

Movies

Credit
84% 81% The Hunger Games Flavius (Character) $408.0M 2012
70% 62% Paul Jorge (Character) $37.4M 2011

TV

Credit
69% 70% White House Plumbers Virgilio "Villo" Gonzalez (Character) 2023
59% 87% God Friended Me Asst. Reverend (Guest Star) 2020
78% 82% Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Enrique Alvarez (Guest Star) 2020
No Score Yet 80% Blue Bloods Jose (Guest Star) 2018
28% 40% Kevin Can Wait Clyde (Guest Star) 2017
92% 91% Curb Your Enthusiasm Room Service Waiter (Guest Star) 2004
No Score Yet No Score Yet MADtv Unknown (Character),
Unknown (Guest Star)
2000-2001