Ricardo Antonio Chavira (born September 1, 1971 in Austin, Texas) is a Mexican American actor.

Holds an MFA in Acting from University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

Is of Mexican, German and Irish descent.

Has a son named Tomas.

Attended The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.

Will be the guest speaker at the 2005 Warren College Commencement at his alma mater, UCSD.

He and girlfriend Marcea Dietzel got married in a secret ceremony while wearing their pajamas. Their 4 year old son Tomas was the ring bearer. Directly after the ceremony, the newlyweds attended Tomas' soccer game.