Joe Nieves Biography: Movies, Age, Awards, Ethnicity, Children, Net Worth, Height, Wife, Religion

Joe Nieves is an American actor who made his first notable impact on television with a recurring role on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother where he portrayed Carl the bartender.

He later expanded his profile by playing Tom Diaz, the father in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle, which introduced him to a younger audience.

His career spans guest roles in many popular television dramas and comedies, allowing him to build steady recognition in the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full name: Joe Nieves
• Date of birth: November 22, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Not widely documented
• Spouse: Wife named Mary
• Children: Two children, a daughter Adelaide and a son Rocco
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Joe Nieves was born on November 22, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York City. He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, where he played football during his freshman year.

His early acting career dates from the late 1990s and he gradually built up experience in episodes of television dramas, marking his entry into show business.

Personal Life

In a 2018 interview, Joe Nieves described his life as a father, sharing that he lives in Santa Clarita, California with his wife Mary, their two children Adelaide (4 at the time) and Rocco (2 at the time) and their dog.

He also teaches acting classes for children through his studio in Santa Clarita, reflecting his interest in mentoring young performers.

Career

Joe Nieves began securing screen roles during the mid-to-late 1990s, appearing in guest spots on dramas such as NYPD Blue and other series. In 2005 he took on the role of Carl, the bartender in How I Met Your Mother, appearing in multiple episodes over several years.

His role as Tom Diaz in Stuck in the Middle, beginning in 2016, gave him a recurring presence on the Disney Channel. Over the years he has also appeared in film roles and continued guest work on television, increasing his body of work across genres.

Net Worth

Joe Nieves’ net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, earned as an actor and through brand endorsement and sponsorships.

Social Media

• Instagram: @joepnieves

Filmography

• Cottonmouth (2002)
• Gamers (2006)
• Shrink (2009)
• The Bling Ring (2013)
• How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
• Day Break (2006–2007)
• Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018)
• NCIS: Los Angeles (2015)
• Modern Family (2017)
• The Rookie (2024)