Maurice Compte Biography: Net Worth, Wife, Movies, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Instagram, Ethnicity

Maurice Compte, is an American actor and producer who achieved widespread recognition through his portrayals of law enforcement officers, cartel figures, and complex crime drama characters.

He rose to international prominence after starring as Colonel Horacio Carrillo in the acclaimed Netflix crime series Narcos.

His profile continued to grow with memorable performances as Gaff in Breaking Bad, Big Evil in End of Watch, Kevin Jimenez in Mayans M.C., and appearances in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Hotel Cocaine, and numerous other film and television productions.

Beyond his best-known crime roles, he has built a career spanning more than two decades as one of Hollywood’s most dependable character actors.

Maurice Compte
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Maurice Compte
Born:	April 18, 1972 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth:	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
State Of Origin:	Louisiana
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Cuban-American
Height:	5 feet 9 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Spouse:	Nichole Gates
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Two children
Occupation:	Actor, Producer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Maurice Compte, who turned 54 years old in 2026, was born on April 18, 1972, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

He is the son of Cuban immigrant parents and spent part of his childhood in Louisiana before his family relocated to Texas.

While information about his parents and siblings has remained private, he has often spoken about his Cuban heritage and upbringing in the United States.

He originally planned to join the United States Marine Corps after high school, but his career path changed after enrolling in a theater class during his final semester.

The experience inspired him to pursue acting, and after graduating in 1990, he moved to California to study the craft and begin his professional career.

Personal Life

Maurice Compte is married, to Nichole Gates.

The couple has two children, whose name has been kept private. He has occasionally spoken about the challenges of spending long periods away from his family while filming overseas, particularly during the production of Narcos.

Despite his public career, he has consistently kept his family life away from media attention and rarely discusses it in interviews.

Career

Maurice Compte began his acting career with guest appearances in television series before making his feature film debut in The Bravo.

He later appeared in films including Before Night Falls, Double Whammy, and All the Real Girls while building a reputation as a dependable character actor.

His breakthrough came in 2011 when he portrayed Gaff, a member of the Juárez Cartel, in Breaking Bad.

The following year, he gained further recognition as the gang leader Big Evil in End of Watch.

His international profile reached new heights in 2015 after he was cast as Colonel Horacio Carrillo in Netflix’s Narcos.

Since then, he has appeared in major productions including Sabotage, A Walk Among the Tombstones, Den of Thieves, Mayans M.C., Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Little Dixie, Hotel Cocaine, Dominique, M.I.A., and Odissea. Alongside acting, he has also expanded into film and television production.

Awards

• Gotham Independent Film Award – Best Ensemble Cast (Nomination)
• Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Nomination)
• Imagen Foundation Award – Best Supporting Actor in Television (Nomination)

Net Worth

Maurice Compte has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million.

He has built his wealth through a successful career in television and film, earning recognition for his performances in major streaming series, Hollywood films, and his work as a producer.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mauricecompte
• X: @MauriceCompte

Filmography

• The Bravo (1996)
• Before Night Falls (2000)
• Double Whammy (2001)
• All the Real Girls (2003)
• Showtime (2004)
• E-Ring (2005)
• Monk (2007)
• CSI: Miami (2008)
• NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)
• Choke (2010)
• Breaking Bad (2011)
• End of Watch (2012)
• Sabotage (2014)
• A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)
• Narcos (2015)
• True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016)
• Den of Thieves (2018)
• Mayans M.C. (2018)
• Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019)
• Born a Champion (2021)
• The Vandal (2021)
• Little Dixie (2023)
• Hotel Cocaine (2024)
• Dominique (2024)
• M.I.A. (2026)
• Odissea (2026)