Biography

Joe Souza has been performing for over three decades on stage, film and television. Joe is originally from Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania and had the unique opportunity to begin his early acting education with the professional Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble where he later became an apprentice. He furthered his early education at the Oberlin Conservatory Summer Music Program and the renown Tanglewood Music Center. After graduating high school, he attended the prestigious Hartt School of Music earning a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance.

His theatrical career took off soon after moving to New York City and gave him the opportunity to perform in regional and repertory theaters throughout the United States. A few highlights of Joe's theatrical credits are the original cast and cast recording of the award winning musical "Bark!, "Sneaux"!, starring opposite Kristen Bell and the Broadway production of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas".

Joe has been living in Los Angeles for the past 21 years working as an actor, coach and teacher. He continued his education in Los Angeles at the well respected Beverly Hills Playhouse, the Margie Haber Studio and Brian Reise Acting Studios where he became a private acting coach. Joe is the resident acting coach and teacher for Contemporary West Dance Theatre in Las Vegas.

Mr. Souza has been in over 50 films, commercials and television shows. Some of his most notable performances include, Liam Bonneville in "Parks and Recreation", Snake Timmons in "Big Time Rush", "90210", "Great News", "Law and Order: True Crime", "Fresh Off the Boat", "American Crime Story", "9-1-1", "Get Shorty", "Bosch", "Feud", "Jane the Virgin", "Criminal Minds", "Playtime's Over," earring him three best actor nominations.
- IMDb mini biography by: Press