Joe Caballero

Joe, a proud U.S. Marine and seasoned actor, has been a SAG member since 1994. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he leads Jungle Boot Pictures LLC, where his passion for storytelling and filmmaking flourishes.

After graduating top of his class from The School of Infantry, Joe served as a Presidential Honor Guard at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., participating in prestigious ceremonies at The White House, The Pentagon, and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Following his honorable discharge in 1992, he returned to Chicago, initially pursuing a career in federal law enforcement. However, his path changed after meeting his first acting coach, Kurt Naebig.

Joe's acting career quickly took off with roles in TV shows like *The Untouchables*, *America's Most Wanted*, and *Just Shoot Me*. His breakthrough came when director Gregory Hoblit upgraded him to a principal speaking role in *Primal Fear*, starring alongside Richard Gere and Steven Bauer. Joe's film credits include *Home Alone 3*, *Hoodlums*, *Original Gangstas*, *The Dark Knight*, *Witless Protection*, and leading roles in *Drifted*, *For Hannah*, *Never Stop Talking*, and *The Dream Ledger*.

Joe is developing several feature films under Jungle Boot Pictures, including *The Dream Ledger* and *Sanctioned*. As an aspiring director, his first documentary, *The Meat Tricks*, won First Place Finalist for Best Documentary at the Westwood International Film Festival. Joe has also directed short films such as *Wish*, *American Haunts*, *Utopia*, *Charity*, and his latest project, *Tune In-Get Out: The Tubby Watts Story*.

Joe's journey from Marine to filmmaker is a testament to his dedication, resilience, and creative vision.