Abe Bueno-Jallad

About

Actor whose extensive list of film and television credits include both Spanish and English-language roles. He is perhaps best known for his role as Big James on the popular Biblical drama series The Chosen. He has also appeared on shows such as Lethal Weapon and NCIS: Los Angeles, and voice acted for characters in the video game Red Dead Redemption II.

Before Fame

He graduated with a master's degree in acting from the University of Southern California's School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, CA. During that time, he supported himself by working on a psychiatric research grant. He began his professional acting career at the age of 18. 

Trivia

He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic. He has trained in martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Capoeira. His abe_bueno_jallad Instagram page features photos from his daily life and travels. He also posts updates about projects and photos from events he attends.

Family Life

He was born in El Paso, TX and raised throughout Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Associated With

He plays the role of Big James on The Chosen, opposite co-stars Jonathan Roumie, Elizabeth Tabish, and Paras Patel.