Actor
Harvey Guillén is an American actor of Mexican descent whose breakout role as the earnest, shape-shifting familiar Guillermo de la Cruz in FX's *What We Do in the Shadows* established him as a versatile performer commanding both comedic timing and dramatic depth.
Defining moments and milestones
Harvey Guillén emerged from modest beginnings in Southern California to become one of television's most compelling character actors, his early work in network comedies and dramas gradually building toward the transformative role of Guillermo de la Cruz in *What We Do in the Shadows*, where his ability to balance pathos with comedic precision earned him critical recognition and historic representation as the first queer Latinx actor nominated for a Critics Choice Award. His subsequent work in voice acting and continued television presence has solidified his standing as a versatile performer equally adept at live-action ensemble work and animated character work.
Two consecutive Imagen Awards for Best Supporting Actor in *What We Do in the Shadows* (2021, 2022); first queer Latinx actor nominated for a Critics Choice Award
Citrus College (Citrus Singers program, 2005)
Recordings featuring Harvey Guillén in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.