Alec Mapa

Acting

Alec Mapa

Born July 10, 1965 · San Francisco, California, USA (age 61)

Alejandro "Alec" Mapa (born July 10, 1965) is an American actor, comedian and writer. He got his first professional break when he was cast to replace B.D. Wong for the role of Song Liling in the Broadwayproduction of M. Butterfly. He later gained notoriety for the roles of Adam Benet in Half & Half and Suzuki St. Pierre in Ugly Betty which are his best known roles. He is also known for his recurri…

Known For

You Don't Mess with the ZohanYou Don't Mess with the Zohan · 2008
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
5.72008
MovieComedyAction
An Israeli counterterrorism soldier with a secretly fabulous ambition to become a Manhattan hairstylist. Zohan's desire runs so deep that he'll do anything -- including faking his own death and going head-to-head with an Arab cab driver -- to make his dreams come true.
Tru LovedTru Loved · 2008
Tru Loved
4.82008
MovieComedyDrama
Recently relocated from San Francisco to conservative suburbia by her lesbian mothers, Tru struggles like all teens to fit in and find love, but her quest is complicated by sexual politics, closed minds, and closeted friends as she seeks to establish her school's first Gay-Straight Alliance.
Marley & MeMarley & Me · 2008
Marley & Me
7.22008
MovieComedyFamily
A newly married couple, in the process of starting a family, learn many of life's important lessons from their trouble-loving retriever, Marley. Packed with plenty of laughs to lighten the load, the film explores the highs and lows of marriage, maturity and confronting one's own mortality, as seen through the lens of family life with a dog.
Chick FightChick Fight · 2020
Chick Fight
5.82020
MovieActionComedy
When Anna Wyncomb is introduced to an underground, all-female fight club in order to turn the mess of her life around, she discovers she is much more personally connected to the history of the club than she could ever imagine.
ClearMindClearMind · 2024
ClearMind
5.02024
MovieScience FictionComedy
A grieving woman uses her virtual reality therapy to exact revenge on her former friends.
Connie and CarlaConnie and Carla · 2004
Connie and Carla
5.92004
MovieComedyCrime
After accidentally witnessing a mafia hit in the Windy City, gal pals Connie and Carla skip town for L.A., where they go way undercover as singers working the city's dinner theater circuit ... disguised as drag queens. Now, it's not enough that they become big hits on the scene; things get extra-weird when Connie meets Jeff -- a guy she'd like to be a woman with.
Half-ShareHalf-Share · 2011
Half-Share
1.02011
MovieComedy
Fresh out of a long-term relationship, Mac leaves Oregon for a summer on Fire Island and must decide if he can handle his eccentric new housemates on the mythical Island of Misfit Boys.
Silver FoxSilver Fox
Silver Fox
Movie
It’s minutes before curtain when America’s favorite “guncle” (gay uncle), standup comedian Joe Fox, finds himself cornered by his family in his dressing room. After touring the country at the mic, Joey returns for his hometown show with a secret: tonight he’s doing the show in full drag. Not everyone's thrilled. What follows is a comic debate between three generations of gay men about sex, sexuality, queerness, fluidity, age, race, performance, and “woke” culture.

Movies

You Don't Mess with the ZohanYou Don't Mess with the Zohan · 2008
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
5.72008
MovieComedyAction
An Israeli counterterrorism soldier with a secretly fabulous ambition to become a Manhattan hairstylist. Zohan's desire runs so deep that he'll do anything -- including faking his own death and going head-to-head with an Arab cab driver -- to make his dreams come true.
Tru LovedTru Loved · 2008
Tru Loved
4.82008
MovieComedyDrama
Recently relocated from San Francisco to conservative suburbia by her lesbian mothers, Tru struggles like all teens to fit in and find love, but her quest is complicated by sexual politics, closed minds, and closeted friends as she seeks to establish her school's first Gay-Straight Alliance.
Marley & MeMarley & Me · 2008
Marley & Me
7.22008
MovieComedyFamily
A newly married couple, in the process of starting a family, learn many of life's important lessons from their trouble-loving retriever, Marley. Packed with plenty of laughs to lighten the load, the film explores the highs and lows of marriage, maturity and confronting one's own mortality, as seen through the lens of family life with a dog.
Chick FightChick Fight · 2020
Chick Fight
5.82020
MovieActionComedy
When Anna Wyncomb is introduced to an underground, all-female fight club in order to turn the mess of her life around, she discovers she is much more personally connected to the history of the club than she could ever imagine.
ClearMindClearMind · 2024
ClearMind
5.02024
MovieScience FictionComedy
A grieving woman uses her virtual reality therapy to exact revenge on her former friends.
Connie and CarlaConnie and Carla · 2004
Connie and Carla
5.92004
MovieComedyCrime
After accidentally witnessing a mafia hit in the Windy City, gal pals Connie and Carla skip town for L.A., where they go way undercover as singers working the city's dinner theater circuit ... disguised as drag queens. Now, it's not enough that they become big hits on the scene; things get extra-weird when Connie meets Jeff -- a guy she'd like to be a woman with.
Half-ShareHalf-Share · 2011
Half-Share
1.02011
MovieComedy
Fresh out of a long-term relationship, Mac leaves Oregon for a summer on Fire Island and must decide if he can handle his eccentric new housemates on the mythical Island of Misfit Boys.
Silver FoxSilver Fox
Silver Fox
Movie
It’s minutes before curtain when America’s favorite “guncle” (gay uncle), standup comedian Joe Fox, finds himself cornered by his family in his dressing room. After touring the country at the mic, Joey returns for his hometown show with a secret: tonight he’s doing the show in full drag. Not everyone's thrilled. What follows is a comic debate between three generations of gay men about sex, sexuality, queerness, fluidity, age, race, performance, and “woke” culture.
Who's Your Daddy?Who's Your Daddy? · 2004
Who's Your Daddy?
4.92004
MovieComedy
An adopted Ohio high school senior discovers he is the inherited heir to a porn empire. Dropped into a bitter power struggle, his new flock of beautiful co-workers come to his aid.
Such Good PeopleSuch Good People · 2014
Such Good People
5.22014
MovieComedyMystery
A young couple discovers a secret room filled with cash while house-sitting for rich friends who die while out of the country.
Playing by HeartPlaying by Heart · 1998
Playing by Heart
6.61998
MovieComedyDrama
In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.
Sharpay's Fabulous AdventureSharpay's Fabulous Adventure · 2011
Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
6.02011
MovieFamilyMusic
After a talent scout spots her performing with her dog Boi at a charity gala, Sharpay Evans sets off for the bright lights of NYC, convinced instant fame and fortune are in the bag. But theatre's a dog-eat-dog world. Fortunately, Sharpay also meets Peyton, a handsome student filmmaker who finds Sharpay nearly as fascinating as she finds herself.
Hard PillHard Pill · 2005
Hard Pill
5.32005
MovieDrama
A despondent gay man throws his life and relationships into turmoil when he volunteers for a controversial pharmaceutical study for a drug designed to make gay men straight.
My Favorite GirlfriendMy Favorite Girlfriend · 2022
My Favorite Girlfriend
5.52022
MovieRomanceComedy
A man falls in love with a woman who has multiple personalities.
Queen BeesQueen Bees · 2021
Queen Bees
6.02021
MovieRomanceComedy
Helen is an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school – full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. What she initially avoids leads her to exactly what she has been missing: new friendships and a chance at love again with newcomer Dan.
Ladies of the '80s: A Divas ChristmasLadies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas · 2023
Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas
7.42023
MovieTV MovieComedy
Five soap opera divas as they reunite to shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running sudser. The producer, Alex and director Nell, who happen to be old college friends, do their best to keep things on the rails but as the ladies come together, old rivalries resurface that threaten to tear the production apart.
Beethoven's Treasure TailBeethoven's Treasure Tail · 2014
Beethoven's Treasure Tail
5.72014
MovieFamilyComedy
After everyone's favorite St. Bernard gets fired from a movie, Beethoven begins the long journey home with his trainer, Eddie. On their way, they become stranded in a small coastal town where the beloved canine befriends a young boy who is searching for buried treasure.
Grand-Daddy Day CareGrand-Daddy Day Care · 2019
Grand-Daddy Day Care
5.82019
MovieFamilyComedy
A man has to figure out a way to make extra money when his father-in-law moves in.
The Brain That Cried WolfThe Brain That Cried Wolf · 2025
The Brain That Cried Wolf
2025
MovieComedy
A queer-hypochondriac actor is forced to face his fears when he has a debilitating panic attack in the middle of his audition.
Bright Lights, Big CityBright Lights, Big City · 1988
Bright Lights, Big City
5.71988
MovieDramaRomance
A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife.
The Year of Spectacular MenThe Year of Spectacular Men · 2018
The Year of Spectacular Men
5.62018
MovieDramaComedy
In the year after graduating college, Izzy struggles to navigate the seemingly incessant failures of adulthood, the reality of a substandard dating pool and a debilitating fear of top-sheets, all in between X-Files marathons. Comically unsuccessful in love over the course the year, including five half-hearted relationships with astoundingly self-centered men, Izzy resigns herself to the support of her mother and sister, who are struggling with their own relationship problems. Seeing herself in them, Izzy gradually gains the confidence to be honest and vulnerable.
Outstanding: A Comedy RevolutionOutstanding: A Comedy Revolution · 2024
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
6.22024
MovieDocumentaryComedy
This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy SlamPride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam · 2010
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam
4.32010
MovieComedy
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Show Hosted by the Oscars resident writer for the past 17 years and comedy satirist Bruce Villanch, "Pride" the Gay & Lesbian Comedy show brings together four of today's funniest Gay and Lesbian comedians; starring outrageously funny comics Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty), Sandra Valls (Latin Divas Comedy), Poppy Champlin (Logo), and Scott Kennedy.
The Substance of FireThe Substance of Fire · 1996
The Substance of Fire
6.41996
MovieDrama
Isaac Geldhart is a Holocaust survivor who, overcome by grief at the recent death of his wife, seems determined to run his publishing firm into the ground by printing books that have no hope of financial success. His son Aaron, who also works at the company, grows frustrated with Isaac's emotional decline and attempts to take over the firm. The resulting crisis involves Isaac's other two children, his daughter Sarah and his dying son Martin.

TV Shows

Law & OrderLaw & Order · 1990
Law & Order
7.31990
SeriesCrimeDrama
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
FriendsFriends · 1994
Friends
8.41994
SeriesComedy
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
Desperate HousewivesDesperate Housewives · 2004
Desperate Housewives
7.92004
SeriesMysteryDrama
Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.
SeinfeldSeinfeld · 1989
Seinfeld
8.31989
SeriesComedy
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
2 Broke Girls2 Broke Girls · 2011
2 Broke Girls
7.22011
SeriesComedy
Comedy about the unlikely friendship that develops between two very different young women who meet waitressing at a diner in trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and form a bond over one day owning their own successful cupcake business. Only one thing stands in their way – they’re broke.
Bob's BurgersBob's Burgers · 2011
Bob's Burgers
7.82011
SeriesAnimationComedy
Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag Race · 2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
7.52009
Series
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
MomMom · 2013
Mom
7.32013
SeriesComedyDrama
Aan irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom Christy struggles to raise two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged mother, now back in Christy's life and eager to share passive-aggressive insights into her daughter's many mistakes.
Numb3rsNumb3rs · 2005
Numb3rs
7.02005
SeriesCrimeDrama
Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles from a very different perspective.
Melrose PlaceMelrose Place · 1992
Melrose Place
5.81992
SeriesDrama
Follow the lives of a group of young adults living in a brownstone apartment complex on Melrose Place, in Los Angeles, California.
Henry DangerHenry Danger · 2014
Henry Danger
8.32014
SeriesComedyFamily
When 13-year-old Henry Hart lands a job as Danger, the sidekick-in-training to superhero Captain Man, he must learn to navigate a double life balancing the challenges of 8th grade with the crazy adventures of a real-life crime fighter!
Jane the VirginJane the Virgin · 2014
Jane the Virgin
7.92014
SeriesComedyDrama
A comedy-drama following a chaste young woman who is accidentally impregnated via artificial insemination as she struggles to inform her devoutly religious family and make the right choices concerning the child. Based on the telenovela "Juana la virgen."
The Cosby ShowThe Cosby Show · 1984
The Cosby Show
7.01984
SeriesComedyFamily
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
black-ishblack-ish · 2014
black-ish
7.12014
SeriesComedy
A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show · 2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.52003
SeriesComedy
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.
Switched at BirthSwitched at Birth · 2011
Switched at Birth
7.52011
SeriesDramaFamily
The story of two teenage girls who discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, while Daphne Vasquez, who lost her hearing at an early age due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a working-class neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.
Devious MaidsDevious Maids · 2013
Devious Maids
7.12013
SeriesDramaMystery
The series centers on four Latina maids working in the homes of Beverly Hills’ wealthiest and most powerful families, and a newcomer who made it personal after a maid was murdered and determined to uncover the truth behind her demise, and in the process become an ally in their lives.
Doom PatrolDoom Patrol · 2019
Doom Patrol
7.52019
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities — but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence — and to protect Earth from what they find.
RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars · 2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
7.32012
Series
The most celebrated competitors from RuPaul's Drag Race vie for a second chance to enter Drag Race herstory. This drag queen showdown is filled with plenty of heated competition, lip-syncing for the legacy, and, of course, the All-Stars Snatch Game.
Baby DaddyBaby Daddy · 2012
Baby Daddy
7.12012
SeriesComedy
Baby Daddy follows Ben, a young man in his early 20s living the life of a bachelor in New York City with his buddy, Tucker, and his brother, Danny. Their lives are turned upside down when they come home one day to find a baby girl left on the doorstep by an ex-girlfriend of Ben's. After much deliberation, Ben decides to raise the baby with the help of his friends and his protective and sometimes over-bearing mother, Bonnie, and his close female friend, Riley.
Ugly BettyUgly Betty · 2006
Ugly Betty
6.42006
SeriesComedyDrama
Wannabe writer Betty Suarez is a plain girl from Queens, who is smart, hardworking and savvy but lacks a fashionable sense of style. When publishing mogul Bradford Meade puts his son Daniel in charge of Mode magazine, he hires Betty to be Daniel's new assistant -- mostly because he knows that she may be the only woman in Manhattan with whom the younger man won't sleep.
Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement · 2007
Rules of Engagement
7.12007
SeriesComedy
Rules of Engagement is a comedy about the different phases of male/female relationships, as seen through the eyes of a newly engaged couple, Adam and Jennifer, a long-time married pair, Jeff and Audrey, and a single guy on the prowl, Russell. As they find out, the often confusing stages of a relationship can seem like being on a roller coaster. People can describe the ride to you, but to really know what it's like you have to experience it for yourself.
Raven's HomeRaven's Home · 2017
Raven's Home
7.72017
SeriesFamilyComedy
Best friends Raven and Chelsea, now both divorced mothers, are raising their children in a house together. Their house is turned upside down when they realize one of Raven's children inherited the same psychic abilities as their mother.
The Jamie Foxx ShowThe Jamie Foxx Show · 1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
6.71996
SeriesComedyFamily
Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior's Los Angeles hotel, the King's Towers.