One of today's more dynamic actors and slam poets, Eric Jimenez was born in the small border town of Eagle Pass, Texas on December 2nd, 1981. His parents (Alma and Jorge) divorced while he was still an infant. His mother later moved them to Dallas, Texas to get out of the problematic border town where corruption and gang violence was prevalent. His move to Dallas was a struggle, as his family was very tight knit, he found it hard to blend in. A naturally gifted painter, Eric pursued all forms of art to escape his shyness and intimidation of the big city. This later proved to be the outlet for his passion. After graduating High School from L.D. Bell High, he attended K.D. Studio Actors Conservatory of the Southwest where he studied under John S. Davies and Elizabeth Rothan. Praised by his teachers and peers for his unique acting style and his ability to take risks, he shone in plays such as "A View from the Bridge" and "Orpheus Descending" and found a unique talent in slam poetry. After graduating and doing some commercials in Dallas, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career. Spending a few months of struggling, he finally got a break in the independent movie, Citizens Arrest. Unfortunately, the movies funding fell through and he went back to the life of a struggling artist. Fortunately another door opened shortly after in the movie "The Beautiful Country", where he had a small part next to actor Nick Nolte. Things really began to pick up when he was offered a part in the movie "Officer Down". Eric Jimenez resides in Los Angeles where he is working on directing his own Latino project and where you can catch him on any given Sunday performing urban slam poetry at the Formosa Cafe' in Los Feliz.
