Julio Oscar Mechoso (May 31, 1955 – November 25, 2017) was an

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actor who played detective Ruiz in '' Bad Boys'' and appeared in such films as ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Lost City'', '' Little Miss Sunshine'' and ''

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''. He had over 120 well known films and TV roles.

Biography

Mechoso was a character actor in both

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and film. He appeared in dozens of films, such as ''

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'', '' Bad Boys'', where he played Detective Ruiz, ''

'', '' Heartbreakers'', ''

'', the controversial ''

Ken Park ''Ken Park'' is a 2002 erotic drama which revolves around the abusive and dysfunctional lives of several teenagers, set in the city of Visalia, California. It was written by Harmony Korine, who based it on Larry Clark's journals and stories. Th ...

'', '' The Lost City'', ''

'', '' Little Miss Sunshine'', Transpecos and ''

''. His television credits include ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Damon'', '' Seinfeld'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', where he played Javi Sandoval, and ''

Greetings from Tucson ''Greetings from Tucson'' is an American sitcom television series created by Peter Murrieta, which aired on The WB from September 20, 2002 to May 9, 2003, during the 2002-2003 season. The series was executive produced by Rob LaZebnik, Peter Murr ...

'', where he played Joaquin Tiant. He frequently collaborated with

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and

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. Mechoso died of a

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at his home in Burbank, California, at the age of 62.

Filmography

* 1983 ''

Guaguasi ''Guaguasi'' is a 1983 Dominican war comedy-drama film directed by Jorge Ulla. The film was selected as the Dominican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 56th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Libr ...

'' as Ernestico * 1984-1988 ''

'' as Lester Kosko * 1986 ''

Flight of the Navigator ''Flight of the Navigator'' is a 1986 American science fiction adventure film directed by Randal Kleiser and written by Mark H. Baker, Michael Burton, and Matt MacManus. It stars Joey Cramer as David Freeman, a 12-year-old boy who is abducted by ...

'' as Hangar Guard #1 * 1988 '' Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach'' as Shooting Range Cop * 1990 '' Internal Affairs'' as Cousin Gregory * 1990 ''The Take'' (TV Movie) * 1990 '' Midnight Caller'' (TV Series) as Ozzie Minoso * 1992 ''Live! From Death Row'' (TV Movie) as Reyes * 1992 ''

Deep Cover ''Deep Cover'' is a 1992 American action thriller film starring Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum and Charles Martin Smith, and directed by veteran actor Bill Duke in his third directorial outing. The screenplay was written by Henry Bean and Ac ...

'' as Detective Hernandez * 1992 ''

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'' as Cortez * 1994 '' Dead Connection'' as Linen Suit * 1994 ''A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle'' (TV Movie) * 1994 '' A Million to Juan'' as Corn Seller * 1994 '' Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills'' (TV Movie) as Lieutenant Arguello * 1994 ''

The Glass Shield ''The Glass Shield'' is a 1994 American crime drama film co-written and directed by Charles Burnett. It stars Michael Boatman and Lori Petty as rookie Deputy Sheriff's who uncover a conspiracy around the arrest of a suspect (Ice Cube). After a ...

'' as Assistant District Attorney * 1995 '' Seinfeld'' (TV Series) as Julio * 1995 '' Bad Boys'' as Detective Ruiz * 1995 '' A Pyromaniac's Love Story'' as Jerry * 1996 ''

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'' as Girard Pascal * 1997 ''

Vegas Vacation ''Vegas Vacation'' is a 1997 American comedy film directed by Stephen Kessler in his feature directorial debut. It is the fourth installment in '' National Lampoon''’s ''Vacation'' film series, and was written by Elisa Bell, based on a story b ...

'' as Limo Driver * 1997 ''

'Til There Was You ''Til There Was You'' is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by Scott Winant and starring Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dylan McDermott, and Sarah Jessica Parker. The screenplay, written by Winnie Holzman, traces thirty-odd years in the paral ...

'' as Mover * 1997 '' Mad City'' as Air Force Sergeant * 1997 '' Switchback'' as Jorge Martinez * 1998 ''

Krippendorf's Tribe ''Krippendorf's Tribe'' is a 1998 American comedy film directed by Todd Holland and based on Frank Parkin's 1985 novel of the same name. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Natasha Lyonne, and Lily Tomlin. Its plot follows Professo ...

'' as Professor Simon Alonso * 1999 ''

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'' as "Squeaky" * 1999 '' Molly'' as Baseball Fan * 1999 ''

'' as Detective Diaz * 2000 '' For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story'' (TV Movie) as Jaime Arrondo * 2000 '' All the Pretty Horses'' as Captain Raul * 2001 '' Heartbreakers'' as Leo * 2001 ''

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'' as Gomez * 2001 ''

'' as Enrique Cardoso * 2002 '' Pumpkin'' as Dr. Frederico Cruz * 2002 ''

'' as Peaches' Father * 2002 ''

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'' as Medic * 2002 ''

Assassination Tango ''Assassination Tango'' is a 2002 American crime thriller film written, produced, directed by, and starring Robert Duvall. Other actors include Rubén Blades, Kathy Baker and Duvall's Argentine wife, Luciana Pedraza. Francis Ford Coppola was one of ...

'' as Orlando * 2003 ''

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'' as Martinez * 2003 ''

Once Upon a Time in Mexico ''Once Upon a Time in Mexico'' (also known as ''Desperado 2'') is a 2003 American neo-Western action film written, directed, produced, photographed, scored, and edited by Robert Rodriguez. It is the third and final film in Rodriguez's '' Mexico ...

'' as Nicholas, Presidential Advisor * 2003 ''A Simple Choice'' (Short) as Gus * 2005 ''

Lords of Dogtown ''Lords of Dogtown'' is a 2005 American biographical drama film directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Stacy Peralta. The film follows a group of young skateboarders in Santa Monica, California during the 70s. This is the first (and so ...

'' as Mr. Alva * 2005 ''

Wheelmen ''Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever'' is a non-fiction book about American cycling and Lance Armstrong, as well as his teammates, including Floyd Landis. The book was released in the United S ...

'' as Mario * 2005 '' The Lost City'' as Colonel Candela * 2005 ''

'' as Frey Felipe * 2005 '' Ghost Whisperer'' (TV Series) as Gilbert de la Costa * 2006 '' Little Miss Sunshine'' as The Mechanic * 2006 ''

'' (TV Series) as Chuck Eaton * 2006 ''The Virgin of Juarez'' as (Uncredited) * 2006 '' Good Cop, Bad Cop'' as Ramirez * 2007 ''

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'' as Sergio Leone * 2007 ''

'' as Romy (segment "Planet Terror") * 2007 '' Her Best Move'' as Umberto * 2007 '' Rise: Blood Hunter'' as Arturo * 2007 ''

The Death and Life of Bobby Z ''The Death and Life of Bobby Z'', also known as ''Bobby Z'' and ''Let's Kill Bobby Z'', is a 2007 American-German action film, directed by John Herzfeld, and starring Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Olivia Wilde and Joaquim de Almeida. Sony Pict ...

'' as Detective Martinez * 2007 ''

Planet Terror ''Planet Terror'' is a 2007 American action horror film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Set in Texas, the film follows the survivors of a biochemical outbreak as they battle zombie-like creatures and a rogue military unit. It stars Ro ...

'' as Romy * 2008 '' Winged Creatures'' as Detective Cavalis * 2009 ''

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'' (TV Series) as Dr. Hans * 2009 ''

Janky Promoters ''Janky Promoters'' is a 2009 American comedy film, starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps who play as "janky" promoters who book rapper Jeezy to play at their concert, only to fail at doing it the right way and thus getting into more trouble than the ...

'' as John Glanville * 2010 ''

'' (TV Series) as Police Officer * 2010 ''Fire Bay'' as Agustino * 2011 '' Magic City Memoirs'' as Alejandro Acosta * 2011 ''

Wizards of Waverly Place ''Wizards of Waverly Place'' is an American fantasy teen sitcom created by Todd J. Greenwald that aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between October 2007 and January 2012. The series centers on Alex Russo (Selena Gomez), a teenage wiza ...

'' (TV Series) as DMV Instructor * 2012 ''

The Baytown Outlaws ''The Baytown Outlaws'' is a 2012 action comedy film directed by Barry Battles in his directorial debut, and written by Battles and Griffin Hood. The film stars Andre Braugher, Clayne Crawford, Daniel Cudmore, Travis Fimmel, Eva Longoria, Paul We ...

'' as "Padre" * 2012 '' A Dark Truth'' as The Guide * 2013 ''

Machete Kills ''Machete Kills'' (also known as ''Robert Rodriguez's Machete Kills'') is a 2013 American action exploitation film directed by Robert Rodriguez, with a screenplay by Kyle Ward, from a story by Robert and Marcel Rodriguez. Based on the eponymo ...

'' as Chepo * 2014 '' Last Weekend'' as Hector Castillo * 2014 '' Cake'' as Dr. Mata * 2014 '' The Forger'' as Raul Carlos * 2016 '' Transpecos'' as Miguel Herandez * 2016 ''

'' as President Anastasio Somoza Debayle * 2017 ''Inheritance'' as Teddy's Father (final film role)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mechoso, Julio Oscar 1955 births 2017 deaths American male film actors American male television actors American entertainers of Cuban descent Hispanic and Latino American male actors Male actors from Miami 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors

Biography

Filmography

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