Joe Minoso stars as Joe Cruz, a product of Chicago’s tough streets who has dedicated his life to serving with the brave men and women of the CFD, in NBC’s drama “Chicago Fire.”

Raised in the Bronx, Minoso discovered theater when he was taken by his first girlfriend to see her act in the school play. After graduating from Adelphi University with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, he continued on to Northern Illinois University, where he received his masters in fine arts. Upon graduation, he immediately moved to Chicago and quickly became involved with Teatro Vista, the largest Latino t...