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Wilson Cruz

Wilson Cruz

Actor · Born December 27, 1973 (52) · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Wilson Cruz is an American actor known for playing Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life, Dr. Hugh Culber on Star Trek: Discovery, and the recurring character Junito on Noah's Arc. As a gay man of Afro-Puerto Rican ancestry, he has served as an advocate for gay youth, especially gay minorities.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 27, 1973 (52)
From
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on Motif · 55 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 53% in 30 days

What are Wilson Cruz's films like?

Across their 23 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Motif score: 28th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Motif score: 48th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Motif score: 54th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
38%
Bonds
26%
Survival
15%
Society
8%
Morality
5%
Ideas
4%
Power
3%
Identity13 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship7 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeHope4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 2 · Dark 7

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 12 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 8 · Charged 3 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 8 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 8 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 8
Mentor
2 of 8
Trickster
1 of 8
Herald
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Hopeful
11
Melancholic
9
Tense
6
Warm
8
Joyful
7
Other
22

How their films linger

Feel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet14
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Wilson Cruz's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 32 of their 42 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Wilson Cruz's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

55 credits, 42 with a Motif page; 8 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Noah's Arc: The Movie(2025)

    as Dr. Junito Vargas

    Motif score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Mother of the Bride(2024)

    as Scott

    Motif score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Tina Town (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Antonio (voice)

    Motif score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • 25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • The American Boys (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    as Billy

  • Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Visible: Out on Television(2020)

    Show 5 episodes · Executive Producer · as Self

    Motif score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story(2019)

    as Paul Burke

    Motif score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The Bravest Knight(2019)

    Show 13 episodes · as Prince Andrew (voice)

    Motif score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • After Trek (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Star Trek: Discovery(2017)

    Show 59 episodes · as Dr. Hugh Culber

    Motif score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • The Sweet Life(2016)

    as Hotel Clerk

    Motif score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • 13 Reasons Why(2017)

    Show 19 episodes · as Dennis Vasquez

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • After Louie(2017)

    as Mateo

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Doubt(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Floriel Martinez

    Motif score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • Billy's Blowjobs (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Executive Producer · as Billy

  • Red Band Society(2014)

    Show 9 episodes · as Kenji Gomez-Rejon

    Motif score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Meth Head(2013)

    as Julian

    Motif score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Eastsiders(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Jerry

    Motif score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • The Skinny(2012)

    as Dr. Vasquez

    Motif score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Finder(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jonni

    Motif score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Hustling (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Slip Away (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as David

  • Convincing Clooney(2011)

    as Joaquin

    Motif score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The People I've Slept With(2012)

    as Gabriel

    Motif score: 20th percentile of all films

  • He's Just Not That Into You(2009)

    as Nathan

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Raising the Bar(2008)

    Show 3 episodes · as Rafael de la Cruz

    Motif score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Ode (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Adrian

  • Pushing Daisies(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Sid Tango

    Motif score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World(2007)

    Show 14 episodes · as Charo (voice) · as Evan Martinez (voice)

    Motif score: 35th percentile of all shows

  • Coffee Date(2006)

    as Kelly

    Motif score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Noah's Arc(2005)

    Show 8 episodes · as Junito Vargas

    Motif score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Related (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Roger

  • Bam Bam and Celeste(2005)

    as Tony

    Motif score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Closer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Man in Bar

    Motif score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Kyle

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • American Dad!(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Male Fan / Male Log Cabin Chorus / Hot Andrew (voice)

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Todd Ryder

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Party Monster(2003)

    as Angel

    Motif score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Monk(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Smoking Technician

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Supernova(2000)

    as Benj Sotomejor

    Motif score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The West Wing(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jack Sosa

    Motif score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Joyride(1997)

    as James

    Motif score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Ally McBeal(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Stephen / Stephanie Grant

    Motif score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • All Over Me(1997)

    as Jesse

    Motif score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Johns(1996)

    as Mikey

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Beat the Bash (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Nixon(1995)

    as Joaquin, Hoover's Servant

    Motif score: 81st percentile of all films

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Jeffrey Cruz

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 11 episodes · as Victor

    Motif score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • My So-Called Life(1994)

    Show 19 episodes · as Enrique Vasquez

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Sister, Sister(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Bobby

    Motif score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    as Detective Tony 'Boner' Alvarez

  • Noah's Arc (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    as Junito Vargas

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 56 titles, 54 of them dated from 1994 to 2025; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

Supernova (2000)

$15M worldwide

Highest rated

My So-Called Life (1994)

Motif 94th

Most popular right now

Star Trek: Discovery (2017)

Film career

19942025

Peak 1996 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting55 of 56: 54 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Motif score54thProducing2 of 56: 1 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s11 · acting2000s17 · acting2010s18 · 18 acting · 1 crew2020s8 · 7 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Wilson Cruz's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 18; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 37th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

37thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Motif score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th16
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 42 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic8
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

The Bravest Knight (2019)

99th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

My So-Called Life (1994)

Motif 94th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 41. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Wilson Cruz's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 Motif titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity8 titles22–59 · median 40 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 31
Profanity3 titlesmedian 29 · mildMedian of all films: 35
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 24 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 43 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Wilson Cruz work with?

People who share at least 2 of Wilson Cruz's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Patrik-Ian Polk shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers

Mixed roles