Dustin Nguyen
Actor and director of '21 Jump Street'
Born
September 17th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An accomplished Vietnamese-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, significant contributions were made in television and film. Best remembered for a leading role in the television series '21 Jump Street', which aired from 1987 to 1991. Also directed episodes of the television series 'Vietnamese-American'. Notable involvement in both acting and producing projects that explored cultural themes and representation. Nguyen's career spans decades, showcasing versatility in various entertainment roles.
Starred in '21 Jump Street'
Directed episodes of 'Vietnamese-American'
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