Alec Mapa


Actor

Biography

Alec Mapa was widely known for his acting on the big screen. He had a part on the television special "Supermom's Daughter" (ABC, 1986-87). He worked in television in his early acting career as well, including parts on "The Cosby Show" (NBC, 1984-1992) and "Melrose Place" (Fox, 1991-98). Following that project, he appeared in the Tony Goldwyn dramatic adaptation "The Substance of Fire"...

Biography

Alec Mapa was widely known for his acting on the big screen. He had a part on the television special "Supermom's Daughter" (ABC, 1986-87). He worked in television in his early acting career as well, including parts on "The Cosby Show" (NBC, 1984-1992) and "Melrose Place" (Fox, 1991-98). Following that project, he appeared in the Tony Goldwyn dramatic adaptation "The Substance of Fire" (1996), "Playing By Heart" (1998) with Gillian Anderson and the comedy "Connie and Carla" (2004) with Nia Vardalos. He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Spy Game" (ABC, 1996-97). More recently, he tackled roles in the Adam Sandler hit action comedy "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" (2008), the Alexandra Paul comedic drama "Tru Loved" (2008) and the Owen Wilson smash hit dramatic adaptation "Marley & Me" (2008). He also appeared in the Casper Andreas dramatic adaptation "Going Down in LA-LA Land" (2012). He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Dance Moms" (Lifetime, 2010-15). Mapa most recently appeared on "Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy" (2015).

Life Events

2001

Co-starred in the short-lived sitcom "Some of My Best Friends" (CBS)

2004

Starred opposite Toni Collette and Nia Vardalos in the comedy "Connie and Carla"

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