Raymond Abel is a bilingual performer and writer based in Los Angeles, proudly born and raised in South Texas—a true Tejano through and through. With deep roots in Tex-Mex and Tejano culture (yes, it’s more than just the food—but have you had the food?), Raymond brings a vibrant, unmistakable voice to every project he touches.
His journey into performance began early—taking to the American stage at just 13, and by 17, breaking into the world of professional sketch and improv. Since then, he’s built a career that straddles the hilarious and the heartfelt, with credits spanning film, theater, and live comedy. He recently appeared in the feature film Frank & Penelope (dir. Sean Patrick Flanery), and notable stage roles include The Diary of Anne Frank Latinx (Mr. Dussel, dir. Stan Zimmerman), Angels in America (Joe Pitt), and Rocky Horror Picture Show (Frank N Furter). He also brought his comedic timing to the legendary Esther’s Follies in Austin, TX.
Whether on screen or stage, Raymond is driven by one mission: to bring more funny, fearless Latino stories to the mainstream. Inspired by comedic icons like John Leguizamo, Carol Burnett, Martin Short, Whoopi Goldberg, and Robin Williams, he’s trying to carve his own path—one line, one performance, one show at a time.
Highly-motivated actor possessing a craft for compelling performances both on stage and in film.
STATISTICS
Eyes: Dark Brown Hair: Black
FEATURE FILM
Frank & Penelope – 2022
Co-Star(Orderly)
NEW MEDIA/WEBSERIES
NEW MEDIA/WEBSERIES
Squad Issues – Series Regular – Instagram TV
Lead (Mason)
We’re Fine – Series Regular – Samantha Lee
Lead (Alex)
New Yorkers In LA – Guest Star – YouTube
Raymond Abel Tomas
THEATRE
The Diary of Anne Frank – Mr. Dussell
Pop-Up Playhouse
Thinkery Project – Rabbit
Zach Theatre
Playing Opossum – Opossum
Pollyanna Theatre Co.
Stories That Must Not Die – Ensemble
Teatro Vivo
Rocky Horror Picture Show – Frank n Furter
Aurora Arts Theatre
Julius Caesar – Titinius
Del Mar Theatre
Noises Off! – Roger/Gary
Harbor Playhouse
Psycho Beach Party – Provoloney
Harbor Playhouse
Endgame – Hamm
TAMUCC
Education & Training
Acting: John Rosenfeld Studios, Courtney Cunningham, Art Cohan, Claire Karpen, G. Charles Wright, Allaine Alldafer, and Tom Prior.
Improv / Sketch: Groundlings Core Track, Hideout Theatre, Esther’s Follies, and Second City.
Killians Commercial Workshop, G. Charles Wright Masterclass.
SKETCH COMEDY/VARIETY/IMPROV
TMI Hollywood – Ensemble
Hudson Theatre, LA
Esther’s Follies – Ensemble/Magician’s Asst.
Esther’s Follies, ATX
Untitled Theatre Project w/ A Long Title – Ensemble
Hideout Theatre, ATX
Special Skills
Dialects
Spanish, Chicano, American Southern | Kennedy Center ACTF Best Actor Finalist
Key Skills
Rapping, Selena knowledge, Stand Up, Bartending, Manual Stick Shift I, Singing | Tenor II – Baritone
Additional Skills
Football, Soccer, Baseball, Kayaking, Competitive Food Eating, Cycling, Hand to Hand, Weapons
