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Nathan Marraqua
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Birth name
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Nathan Benjamin Marraqua
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Born
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November 21, 1974 (age 34)
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Birthplace
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LePauc, Louisiana
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Years active
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1996-present
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Spouse(s)
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Paula Jean Matz (1997-presnt)
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Nathan Benjamin Marraqua (born November 21, 1974) is an American-born actor best known for his role as Chris Mallino in the TV series West Pitts from 1999 to 2005. He had guest roles on such shows as Frank & Amos and Our War, and recently co-starred with Howard Baghotton of The Femley Brothers fame in The Robert & Buck Mini-Show.
Early life, family, and an early attempt at music
Marraqua was born in the small town of LePauc, in southern Louisiana, to Christina and William Marraqua. He was named after his maternal grandfather Nathan Schivey and his uncle Benjamin Marraqua[1][2]. He seemed to have a passion for both acting and singing. At a young age, he got a small role in a school play. As a teenager, he formed a music band with his brother Louis and his friend Kevin Molnias (who later became the frontman of Marrias County). The group, called "Nathan Marraqua and the LePauc Hurricanes", hoped to belt out number-one hits that would cement Marraqua's status as a musician, but the band's music went no farther than their neighborhood.
Career
Marraqua began his career in 1996, starring with John Orange in The Three Great Coaches. He also made cameos in the films No Sunshine in Guarrville (1997) and O.R.D.E.R. II (1998).
West Pitts
Marraqua joined the cast of West Pitts in 1999, and played the role of Chris Mallino from 1999 to 2005. He played the role of Chris Mallino, a sometimes tough undercover agent who tried his best to rid the city of West Pitts from crime. Marraqua's character went through some changes easch season.
Season 1 (1999-2000)
Marraqua wore blue and green shirts on the show during this season. He played the partner of Will Galtrum's character Xavier O'Deans in this season. Marraqua's character was more lenient in this season than in later seasons.