12 Facts About Raoul Trujillo

Raoul Max Trujillo was born on May 8,1955 and is an American actor, dancer, choreographer and theatre director.

Raoul Trujillo has hosted a series of dancing programs, and is a Critics' Choice Award nominee.

Raoul Trujillo has appeared in numerous high-profile and acclaimed films, including The New World, Cowboys and Aliens, Riddick, Blood Father, Sicario, and its sequel Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

Raoul Trujillo starred in dozens of television programs in both supporting and starring roles, including True Blood, Lost Girl, Da Vinci's Demons, Salem, The Blacklist, and Jamestown.

Raoul Trujillo was born on May 8,1955 in New Mexico.

Raoul Trujillo is of Mexican, Hispanic and Native American descent.

Raoul Trujillo began dancing in Los Angeles in 1978 at the University of Southern California and saw his first modern dance and ballet productions; Pilobolus, Martha Graham and Rudolf Nureyev.

Raoul Trujillo was asked to join Nikolais Dance Theatre under the direction of the master Alwin Nikolais, who became his mentor and he began touring the world.

Raoul Trujillo learned scenic, costume and lighting design during this time from 1980 to 1987.

Raoul Trujillo choreographed "The Shaman's Journey" for the Asia Society in New York, which was adapted into a short film for PBS on Alive from Off Center.

Raoul Trujillo went on to join creative partners Alejandro Roncerria and Rene Highway in Toronto.

Raoul Trujillo choreographed the dances, ceremonies and rituals for Terrence Malick's The New World, as well as acting in the role of Tomocomo.