Brian Jordan Alvarez is an actor and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. He is the creator of the web series The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo .

Background

He was born in Manhattan and grew up in the city of Winchester, Tennessee. Alvarez has south American roots from the country of Colombia through one side of his family, and also roots from the American South from the other side of his family.

In Middle School, he was teased and bullied a lot for his sexuality.

It wasn't until he attended St. Andrew's-Sewanee School in his junior year in high school that he decided to come out as Homosexual. While at the school, he was heavily involved in its theatre program.

Education

After graduating from St. Andrew's-Sewanee School, he was admitted into University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He continued to study acting at USC School of Dramatic Arts where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Career

For years, Brian formed part of numerous theatre productions growing up in Winchester. Since his days in the south, he has never ceased being a part of projects,

big or small.

While at USC, he continued to be a part of plays and cinematic projects collaborating with many of the film students.

He was involved in short films, music videos, and several other acting projects.

He collaborated with College Humor on an episode titled, "Gay Men Will Marry Your Girlfriends". He has performed roles in several television shows including: Hot in Cleveland, Life in Pieces, Jane the Virgin, Go-Go Boy Interrupted, and 2 Broke Girls.