Nestor Serrano

Nestor Serrano (born 5 November 1955) is an American film and television actor.

He played Hector Estrada, a drug cartel leader, in Showtime's DEXTER.

Appearances
Season Seven
 * "Do You See What I See?"
 * "Surprise, Motherfucker!"

Career
Serrano began his acting career in off-Broadway plays in the late 1970s. Since he was first cast in the musical production of Diamonds, he has over thirty off-Broadway productions to his credit. These include Boys of Winter, Cuba and His Teddy Bear, The Tempest, and Jesus Hopped the A Train.

He made his film debut in 1986 as a pilot in Brenda Starr (released years later), and as a house painter in The Money Pit. Since then, he has appeared in many films, including Hangin’ with the Homeboys, Bad Boys, The Man, Lethal Weapon 2, The Negotiator, Empire, The Insider, Bringing Out the Dead, Bait, Runaway Jury, The Day After Tomorrow, Definitely Maybe, Act of Valor, and Secretariat. In 2017, he played a psychiatrist in the movie thriller, Clinical.

He also has an extensive television résumé, with appearances in shows such as Burn Notice, Homeland, Alias, Blue Bloods, Law & Order, SVU & CI, Trial by Jury, 24. Ugly Betty, 90210, Criminal Minds, Graceland, True Blue,The Hat Squad, Moloney, CSI Miami, ER, Medium, Boston Legal, Fringe, Shark, Cold Case, The  Good Wife, 90210, and Witchblade.

Personal Life
Born in the Bronx, NY, Serrano started his acting career at Queens college, where he was studying computer science. Joining the drama club was his attempt to meet new people but found a lifelong passion for the performing arts. He continued his studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in NYC. Although he has traveled all over the world, he still calls New York his home. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Debbie, his son Spike and two dogs. Serrano is of Puerto Rican descent.

Trivia

 * Serrano frequently plays well-dressed, unsympathetic men who are either in law enforcement or are criminals, who often betray the protagonists.