Pedro Miguel Arce

Pedro Miguel Arce (17 June 1976 – 9 December 2022) was a Nicaraguan film and television actor based in Canada. He was known for his roles in Land of the Dead and Get Rich or Die Tryin' , as well as television appearances in CSI: Miami and How I Met Your Mother.

Early life Born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua, Pedro moved to Miami, Florida, for a few years, then he settled in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. While there Pedro surpassed others in high school football where he was captain for both the Neil McNeil Maroons and the Cedarbrae Colts. After graduation he enrolled to University of Toronto where he’d join the Varsity Blues National Championship football team. To improve his hand & foot speed for football, Pedro took Jeet Kune Do classes. Enjoying the fighting arts more, he then decided to retire from football and pursue a career in entertainment. Career Pedro moved back to the United States and lived in Los Angeles, California. He appeared in television commercials, and appeared in such shows as CSI: Miami, and How I Met Your Mother. He also featured in films such as Walt Disney's Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, with Lindsay Lohan, George A. Romero's Land of the Dead, Get Rich or Die Tryin' with 50 Cent and Ice Cube's Are We Done Yet?. He also enjoyed doing stand up comedy. He participated in numerous open mics and comedy events.

Personal life and death "I am currently doing a lot of writing. I have a lot of ideas in my head, regarding different things that I like to do. I am trying to get as much of my writing done as possible. I've got a couple things completed and I am just trying to get them and bring them out to fruition. I wouldn't mind working on all sides of the camera, in front of the camera and behind the camera to do some filmmaking."

Pedro always cared very deeply for his friends and family. He spent his life making people laugh and making sure everyone around him was always smiling. He lived out loud, brightening every room he walked into and always sticking up for those who need it. He died in Toronto on 9 December 2022, at the age of 46 following a battle with cancer.

Filmography Fall: The Price of Silence (2001) - Samoan Body Guard True Blue (2001) - Bouncer Elvis Gratton 3: Le retour d'Elvis Wong (2004) - Elvis Wong Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) - Ticket Taker Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) - Cash Counting Guard Land of the Dead (2005) - Pillsbury The Red Balloon (2006) - St. Peter Bunny Whipped (2006) - Security Guard Are We Done Yet? (2007) - Georgie Pulu Step Brothers (2008) - Hard Wired Fast Glass (2008) - Punisher Krews (2008) - Guatemalan Gang Member Polar (2019) - Pedro Gonzalez Gonzales Queen of the Morning Calm (2019) - Chico The Christmas Setup (2020) - Jimmy Spencer Akilla's Escape (2020) - Rodrigo Life in a Year (2020) - Security Guard The End of Sex (2022) - Jory Last County (2024) - Deputy Lee Hargood; Posthumous release Stealing Vows (TBA) - Arthur; Posthumous release The Bounce (TBA; Television film) - Camera Guy; Posthumous release

Stunts Exit Wounds (2001) - (stunt double: sumo)

Television appearances Television series Information Incorporated Role: Semo 2016-2017 6 episodesThe Strain Role: Felix Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 1, Episode 4,5,6,7 TV Aired: 3 August 2014Las Vegas Role: Bar Tender Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 3, Episode 8 Episodes Title: "Bold, Beautiful & Blue" TV Aired: 14 November 2005 DVD Released: 12 September 2006How I Met Your Mother Role: Dana Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 1, Episode 3 Episodes Title: "Sweet Taste of Liberty" TV Aired: 3 October 2005 DVD Released: 21 November 2006Strong Medicine Role: Bouncer Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 6, Episode 7 Episodes Title: "Paternity Test" TV Aired: 7 August 2005 DVD Released: TBAJake in Progress Role: Bodyguard #1 Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 1, Episode 5 Episodes Title: "Sign Language" TV Aired: 24 March 2005 DVD Released: TBACSI: Miami Role: Leon Caldwell Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 3, Episode 7 Episodes Title: "Crime Wave" TV Aired: 8 November 2004 DVD Released: 22 November 2005Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Role: Sumo Cookie Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 1, Episode 7 Episodes Title: "Rumors & Photo Day" TV Aired: 7 November 2004 DVD Released: TBAMutant X Role: Troy Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 3, Episode 10 Episodes Title: "List of Mutant X episodes#Season 3|Brother's Keeper" TV Aired: 19 January 2004 DVD Released: TBAStreet Time Role: Doorman/Bouncer Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 1, Episode 6 Episodes Title: "Lesser Evils" TV Aired: 21 July 2002

Role: Bartender Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 1, Episode 5 Episodes Title: "Respect" TV Aired: 14 July 2002

Role: Dorrman Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 1, Episode 4 Episodes Title: "Above Suspicion" TV Aired: 7 July 2002 DVD Released: TBARelic Hunter Role: Mr. Cho Credit as: Pedro Miguel Arce Season, Episode: Season 3, Episode 2 Episodes Title: "Mr. Right" TV Aired: 24 September 2001 DVD Released: TBA