As an accomplished actor, esteemed acting coach, visionary director, and dedicated teaching artist, Jorge’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to how commitment to the arts can make a profound and lasting impact.

Rooted in a lifelong commitment to growth and mastery, Jorge has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theater Arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and throughout his career has delved into the teachings of many revered masters, such as Konstantin Stanislavski, Anton Chekhov, Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, Anne Bogart, Catherine Fitzmaurice, and Kristen Linklater.

Jorge’s remarkable theater, film, and television portfolio includes captivating roles in blockbuster hits such as Clint Eastwood’s Cry Macho and Steven Spielberg’s iconic films Minority Report and War Of The Worlds. Notably, he played the magnetic Marc Molina in ABC’s beloved series The Secret Life of The American Teenager, while also weaving his talent into popular shows like American Horror Story, NCIS: Los Angeles, Sons of Anarchy, and Goliath. Jorge has even lent his distinctive voice talents to the immersive worlds of gaming in titles like Red Dead Redemption II and L.A. Noire.

His memorable roles have earned multiple accolades, including the esteemed 2017 Fringe Festival’s Best Ensemble award for his remarkable portrayal of Jackie in Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Motherfucker with The Hat.

Beyond his exceptional performances, Jorge’s legacy extends to the nurturing of emerging talents. For over 17 years, he has guided new actors at the esteemed Scott Sedita Acting Studios, as well as the Theatre of Arts Hollywood Acting School, where he teaches a holistic blend of script analysis, imagination work, sense memory, repetition, meditation, relaxation, voice and speech techniques, and self-development tools.

Jorge continues to shape futures through his self-owned acting studio, JLP ACTING COMPANY, where he encourages his students to find their unique paths by following Bruce Lee’s philosophy: “Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is uniquely your own.”

In addition, Jorge’s work as a teaching artist uses art as a method for healing and self development. He has collaborated with multiple organizations that help underserved youth, champion arts education, and widen access to performing arts opportunities.