Had a fight scene with Mel Gibson that was cut from Lethal Weapon (1987).

Started out as a bit player in a few moderately successful horror films in the early to mid-'80s, but has since risen to more prominent roles in bigger-scale films, often starring with 'Eddie Murphy'. His first major starring role in Juwanna Mann (2002).

Used to work as a telemarketer for the L.A. Lakers.

Daughters Mia (b. 1995) and Micole (b. 1999).

Appeared in a bar scene in Lethal Weapon that was discarded from the movie. This scene can be found in the bonus material of the Lethal Weapon 4 Director's cut disc. Later on he got a small credited (as Miguel Nunez) part in Lethal Weapon 3 and had one line: "Armour piercing bullets?" .

Is of African American and Dominican descent.

He was picked to play the Voodoo Maestro from Scooby-Doo after Anthony Anderson turned down the role due to schedule conflicts with Kangaroo Jack.

He portrayed the Green Ranger in Haim Saban's unaired pilot "BIO-MAN".

Friends with Guy Torry.