Nelson Ascencio

About

Cuban actor and comedian who has written many successful bits on the sketch comedy television series MADtv from 1999 to 2001. 

Before Fame

He immigrated to New York as a child and started acting in local theater and school productions before later studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. 

Trivia

He appeared in the film The Hunger Games in 2012 as Flavius. He also starred as Xavier The Burglar in a 1993 episode of The Larry Sanders Show. 

Family Life

He was born to a Cuban family before moving to New York as a child.  

Associated With

He did many impersonations on MADtv including one of Ricky Martin.