Christian Camargo

Birthday: 7 July 1971, New York City, New York, USA

Birth Name: Christian Minnick

Height: 185 cm

Christian Camargo was born on July 7, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA as Christian Minnick. He is an actor and producer, known for The Hurt Locker (2008), The Guiding Light (1952) and K-19: The Widowmaker (2002). He has been married to Juliet Rylance since November 2008.

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My parents had a difficult divorce.

I've played Hamlet and Coriolanus, Orlando in 'As You like It' and Ariel in 'Tempest,' among others.

For reasons I don't fully understand, tragic love has a certain appeal.

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There's something about my Mexican-American heritage... I'm proud of it.

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If you're going to do Shakespeare, do Shakespeare. There's a reason why he's been performed for hundreds of years. His words affect people on a very deep level. He's the true humanist. That all comes through his text, his words. Show less «

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My parents had a difficult divorce. My dad had to take a backseat for a few years, and my grandfather came in. He was also my inspiration for becoming an actor. I really respected him. Show less «

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Shakespeare gives you these clues - these little pieces of gold dust, I call them. They tell you so much about the story, the character, the drive, the intentions. It's like a gift. Show less «

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I see theater as a simple formula. Audience plus players plus story makes the play.

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Juilliard is wonderful in that they don't pick just one way of working. They give you a palette. There is method acting. There is a lot of attention to Shakespeare and verse. Show less «

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