Rob was born in Astoria, Queens and started taking acting classes as a freshman at Hunter College. Encouraged by his teacher, Michael Ruttenberg, Rob decided to start going on auditions and pursuing roles outside of Hunter's theater department. Several TV and film roles later, Rob was offered to sign with several agencies, but decided to further his acting training with Bill Esper at the William Esper Studio. Rob founded Pushed Envelope Productions in 2010, an independent entertainment production company, where he has produced, directed and starred in several highly-acclaimed films and television projects. Rob launched Rob Alicea Production on December 11, 2014 and has expanded production beyond television and film to now also radio. Rob is known for his on-screen intensity, charm and diverse choices of roles, which has earned him recognition as one of today's hardest working and committed young actors. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous

Trains various forms of martial arts, including Capoeira with Grupo Capoeira Brasil, Jiu-Jistu at the Renzo Gracie Academy and American Boxing with trainer, Dennis Toral. Practices vinyasa yoga. Is of Italian and Puertorican descent. Is a successful journalist and has conducted various celebrity interviews, written music and movie reviews for magazines, and has hosted his own radio show on WHCS 590AM. Auditioned for the role of Eddie Argitakos in Dito Montiel's Empire State. The role eventually went to Michael Angarano. Attributes Michael J. Fox's work in Family Ties and Back to the Future, as well as the work of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting, as his inspirations for pursuing an acting career. Is a survivor of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which he was diagnosed with at age 20. Graduating with a BA in Media Studies & Theatre from Hunter College. [June 2006] Currently enrolled at the William Esper Studio under Bill Esper. [September 2006] Currently wrapping up an acting program at the William Esper Studio. [July 2006]