Nigel Miguel
Nigel Miguel | |
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| Born | Nigel Patrick Miguel April 8, 1963 |
| Nationality | Belizean-American |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
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| High school | Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, California) |
| College | UCLA (1981–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985: 3rd round, 62nd overall pick |
| Drafted by | New Jersey Nets |
| Playing career | 1985–1987 |
| Position | Point guard |
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| 1985–1986 | La Crosse Catbirds |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Nigel Patrick Miguel (born April 8, 1963) is a Belizean-American actor, film producer, and technical advisor who is the film commissioner for Belize. He is also a former professional basketball player. A native of Belize, he immigrated to the United States when he was six, and holds dual citizenship with both countries.
Miguel played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, earning all-conference honors in the Pacific-10 (currently known as the Pac-12). He played one season professionally in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). Using his athletic skills and basketball talents, he later landed acting and advisor roles in commercials, movies, and television. In 1994, Miguel was appointed by Belize as goodwill ambassador to the United States, and the government named him its film commissioner in 2008. Miguel has also owned production company II Jam Casting & Production since 1995.