Nigel Patrick Miguel was born on April 8,1963 and is a Belizean-American actor, film producer, and technical advisor who is the film commissioner for Belize.
19 Facts About Nigel Miguel
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Nigel Miguel played one season professionally in the Continental Basketball Association.
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In 1994, Nigel Miguel was appointed by Belize as goodwill ambassador to the United States, and the government named him its film commissioner in 2008.
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Nigel Miguel was born in British Honduras, now known as Belize, and grew up in Belize City.
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Nigel Miguel played basketball at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California.
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Nigel Miguel averaged 23.1 points and 10.0 rebounds and was named to the California Interscholastic Federation 4A first-team.
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Nigel Miguel decided to attend college at the University of California, Los Angeles over the University of Southern California, their crosstown rival.
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Nigel Miguel became the first Belizean to play in Division I sports.
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Nigel Miguel earned All-Pac-10 honors and was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year while helping lead the Bruins to the 1985 National Invitation Tournament championship.
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Nigel Miguel graduated from UCLA in 1985 with a degree in political science.
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Nigel Miguel tried out for the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association after they selected him in the third round of the 1985 NBA draft with the 62nd overall pick.
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Nigel Miguel finished second on the team behind former NBA player Paul Thompson in scoring, and was runner-up behind former NBA player Michael Adams for CBA Rookie of the Year.
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However, Nigel Miguel broke a bone in his left heel during the final week of camp, and he was released by New Jersey after being paid the one guaranteed year from his contract.
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Nigel Miguel lost the desire to continue playing, and his basketball career ended.
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In late 1987, Nigel Miguel had a small role in a commercial for Reebok, and others followed, including spots for Converse, Nike and Pepsi.
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Nigel Miguel has appeared in numerous other Hollywood and television movies, as well as television series.
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Nigel Miguel spent seven years as the body double for Michael Jordan.
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Nigel Miguel has worked with individuals such as athletes Jordan, LeBron James, and Shaquille O'Neal as well as musician Snoop Dogg and director Philip Atwell.
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Nigel Miguel was tasked with promoting jobs for the youth of Belize, and encouraging US companies to establish branch offices and franchises in Belize.