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Former gang member who turned his life around at an early age, going on to attend, as a scholar-athlete, Florida State University on a full four-year football scholarship.

Was a victim of extreme child abuse and witnessed his mother being a victim of domestic violence, both of which were committed by his father. As a result, he is now a devoted advocate of, and activist for, domestic violence prevention.

His character in The Mask of Zorro, Joaquin Murieta, is portrayed as the older brother of the new Zorro, Alejandro Murieta. Although Alejandro is a fictional character, Joaquin Murieta was not. Joaquin was a real-life bandit and folk hero, and is widely believed to have been the original inspiration for Zorro.

He was an active player in the NFL from 1978-1979.

Since 1999, he has been the national spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence.

Graduated from Florida State University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Is listed as a Distinguished and Notable Alumnus of Florida State University.

Currently speaking at hospitals and other social service organizations on domestic violence. (2005)

Currently on tour to promote his new book, "A Private Family Matter." (2005)

Immigrated to the United States of America from Cuba, the country of his birth, at the age of two.