Chillin’ With Neb Chupin
Neb Chupin is a Croatian-American actor, producer, and entrepreneur best known for blending his technical background with a passion for storytelling.
After earning an engineering degree and working at places like MIT’s Plasma Fusion Center, Chupin pivoted toward the arts, eventually moving into acting and film production. He owned the Italian restaurant IL Fico in Miami from 2002 to 2004, where he also worked behind the bar, deepening his appreciation for food and spirits.
His acting career includes roles in films such as “Mindcage” (2022), “The Fanatic” (2019), and “The Poison Rose” (2019). He has also taken on production roles in projects like “Final Stop” (2016) and “The Islander,” which was filmed on the Croatian coast in 2018.
Currently based in Los Angeles, we caught up with actor, producer, and former restaurateur Neb Chupin to talk about his latest film project, his love of Italian food, and the go-to drinks he keeps stocked in his home bar.
Tell us about the projects you are working on.
I am currently finishing my lifetime project that lasted 7 years and am preparing to sell it at the Cannes this year. It’s called Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead. I am also taking small acting roles to stay in acting shape, recently I was in Uwe Boll’s The Dark Knight, and just finished a thriller – A Man Worth Killing where I played a CSI Agent.
With your busy schedule, what do you like to do with your downtime?
I like to play guitar, meditate and do some sports. I find it quite amusing to play sports with my kids during the weekends.
When you go out to eat, where do you like to dine?
I generally like all food, from Asian to American to French. I am sort of a food guy, but lately I have been eating lots of sushi because it keeps my waistline down. I love Italian the most.
What types of dishes do you typically order?
Usually, I order a good steak with red wine. When I eat Asian, I like sushi and sashimi. When I order salad, it is always Caesar or burrata tomato basil.
Any favorite bars?
I like to go to Catch and Soho house for a drink and dinner when I am in LA. I am not much of a bar guy. But when I go out, I like going to clubs, and it’s always in Miami. I go to Mynt and Seaspice.
What drinks do you order when out? Favorite drink?
Jack and Coke, Vodka Tonic, and I also like Moscow Mules.
Do you prepare drinks at home?
I like to sip Jack on the rocks when I light up a cigar at home.
Tell us about your home bar. What is it stocked with?
Jack Daniels, Maker’s Mark, Hendrick’s Gin, Belvedere Vodka and a fine selection of rums.
Have you ever been a bartender?
Yes, I have, when I owned a restaurant in Miami from 2002-2004. It was called
IL Fico. Italian food with fine selection of wines. That was a lot of fun.
If you could share a drink with anyone, who would it be?
Mick Jagger. I grew up listening to The Rolling Stones and learned to play guitar because of them. So I play their songs now. I played in a band in my youth but it didn’t look so bright at the time – so I never pursued it to be my career.
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