Jesus Bañuelos Jr. hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he spent his formative years. He has had an impressive career trajectory, culminating in his retirement from the Albuquerque Police Department, where he served as a Peace/Police Officer. Prior to his law enforcement career, Bañuelos was deeply involved in the sport of boxing, competing professionally after a notable amateur boxing tenure.
Transitioning into the world of acting, he is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (S.A.G./A.F.T.R.A). His acting portfolio includes memorable roles in various productions. Notably, he appeared as a Capo in the critically acclaimed series *Better Call Saul* (2020) and played a Dying Farmer in the action-comedy *MacGruber* (2021). Additionally, Bañuelos portrayed Officer Sandoval in the film *Shrapnel* (2023), and Father Manny in the upcoming TV series *The Curse* (2023). Other notable performances include Officer Garcia in *Good Side Of a Bad Man* (2023), Agent J in *Burque Tales* (2021), and El Bandido Ramon in *Stampede* (2022). His other work includes a special guest appearance in *The Shock Room* (2021) and a lead role as Petronilo in *How the West Won* (2018). Jesus Bañuelos continues to make a mark in both the boxing and acting arenas.
