René Lavan

Known for ActingBorn 1968-11-05 (age 57)

Rene Lavan is a Cuban-American actor born in Artemisa, Cuba. He first gained widespread recognition starring in the hit Spanish-language telenovela Morelia, followed by leading roles in María Belén and Enamorada, becoming a familiar face to audiences across Latin America and beyond. American audiences came to know Lavan through his role as Javier on One Life to Live. He later earned critical acclaim as the lead in Bitter Sugar (1996), directed by Leon Ichaso, portraying a young Cuban student confronting political repression in Cuba. Lavan's film credits include Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Christmas with the Kranks, Che: Part One and Che: Part Two, while his television work includes guest appearances on CSI: Miami and Las Vegas. In 2005, he made his Broadway debut in Latinologues. Educated at the New World School of the Arts and trained with Uta Hagen, Lavan has worked extensively in both English and Spanish-language productions. In addition to acting, he has hosted television specials and award shows and has produced Latino-focused film and television projects through his own production company.Read more

Movies & web series

Enamorada

Every Witch Way: Spellbound

Every Witch Way

CSI: Miami

Burn Notice

Las Vegas

Che: Part One

María Belén

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

The Last Rafter

Christmas with the Kranks

Tollbooth

Bitter Sugar

Christmas Overtime

The Old Man and the Parrot

Red Light