Horatio Sanz was born on June 4, 1969, in Santiago, Chile, and raised
in Chicago, Illinois. He was one of the Upright Citizen Brigade's
founding members and performed with Chicago's Second City comedy
troupe.
When he joined the cast of
Saturday Night Live (1975)
as a featured player at the beginning of the 24th season (September 26,
1998), he became the long-running sketch comedy show's first Latino
cast member. He appeared along with fellow featured players
Jimmy Fallon and
Chris Parnell, and after only one
season, the three were promoted to cast members. On the show, Horatio
played the characters Frankie Hilbert on the sketch "Boston Teens",
pothead Gobi on the recurring sketch "Jarret's Room", and A/V teacher
Mr. Banglian on "Wake Up, Wakefield."
Horatio has had many minor but memorable roles in movies since 1994.
However, his big break came in 2003 with his first starring role in the
movie
Boat Trip (2002), in which he
appeared along with
Cuba Gooding Jr.
and
Vivica A. Fox. He continued to star on
Saturday Night Live (1975)
until 2007.
UCB Comedy Originals(2007)
Pretend Time(2010)
Camp(2023)as Hulk
Chicago Party Aunt(2021)as Bodyguard
Fast Foodies(2021)
Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)as Plumber
Clifford the Big Red Dog(2021)as Raul
Let's Get Frank(2003)
SNL50: The Anniversary Special(2025)as Self - Audience Member
Match Game(2016)as Self - Panelist
Entertainment Tonight(1981)as Self
Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian(2020)as Self - Mythrol
The George Lucas Talk Show(2020)as Self
Saturday Night Live Christmas Special(1999)as Self, Various, Self - Christmas Song performer
SNL Presents: Halloween(2017)as Bill Richardson
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special(2015)as Self
An SNL Valentine(2015)as Various
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving Special(2014)as Uncle Frank, Gobi
