Oscar Nunez

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Biography

Having toiled away in several thankless bit parts on television and in film, comedic actor Oscar Nunez landed his big break as the put-upon, but always dignified gay accountant on the hit television comedy, "The Office" (NBC, 2005- ). Prior to his breakout success, Nunez was a member of comedy troupes both in New York and Los Angeles, before appearing on screen in episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm," (HBO, 2000- ) and "Still Standing," (CBS, …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Below The Line, Other

Born

November 18, 1958

Career Milestones

2005

Cast as Oscar Martinez on the American version of "The Office" (NBC)

2003

Appeared in three episodes of comedy central's "Reno 911!"

2003

Had a small role in "The Italian Job"

2000

TV debut in an episode of the HBO series, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

1999

Was a finalist in the ABC Latino Writers Project

Joined The Groundlings' Sunday company and wrote and starred in "Smooth Down There"

Founded and performed over 300 shows with The Shock of the Funny Theatre Company in New York City

Awards

2012

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office

2011

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office

2010

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office

2009

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office

2008

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office

2007

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Office