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Edward James Olmos was born in Los Angeles, California, to Eleanor (Huizar) and Pedro Olmos, who was a mail carrier and welder. His family was of Mexican descent. If Olmos had followed the first love of his life, he would have been a professional baseball player. But by age 13, another love entered his life: rock music. By age 15, he was already an...
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Actor (124 credits)
Actor (124 credits)
2018-2019
Mayans M.C.
(TV Series)
Felipe Reyes
Felipe Reyes
- Hunahpu
(2019)
... Felipe Reyes
- Itzam-Ye
(2019)
... Felipe Reyes
- Kukulkan
(2019)
... Felipe Reyes
- Tohil
(2019)
... Felipe Reyes
- Muluc
(2019)
... Felipe Reyes
2018-2019
Elena of Avalor
(TV Series short)
King Pescoro
King Pescoro
- Two Left Fins
(2019)
... King Pescoro (voice)
- The Tides of Change
(2018)
... King Pescoro (voice)
- Song of the Sirenas
(2018)
... King Pescoro (voice)
2017
Narcos
(TV Series)
Chucho Peña
Chucho Peña
- Going Back to Cali
(2017)
... Chucho Peña
- The Kingpin Strategy
(2017)
... Chucho Peña
2015
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
(TV Series)
Robert Gonzales
Robert Gonzales
- Scars
(2015)
... Robert Gonzales
- The Dirty Half Dozen
(2015)
... Robert Gonzales
- Afterlife
(2015)
... Robert Gonzales
- One Door Closes
(2015)
... Robert Gonzales
- Love in the Time of Hydra
(2015)
... Robert Gonzales
2011
Eureka
(TV Series)
Rudy the Lead Sled Dog
Rudy the Lead Sled Dog
- Do You See What I See
(2011)
... Rudy the Lead Sled Dog (voice)
2011
Dexter
(TV Series)
Prof. James Gellar
Prof. James Gellar
- Ricochet Rabbit
(2011)
... Prof. James Gellar
- Get Gellar
(2011)
... Prof. James Gellar
- Sin of Omission
(2011)
... Prof. James Gellar
- Nebraska
(2011)
... Prof. James Gellar
- Just Let Go
(2011)
... Prof. James Gellar
2004-2009
Battlestar Galactica
(TV Series)
Admiral William Adama / Commander William Adama
Admiral William Adama / Commander William Adama
- Daybreak: Part 2
(2009)
... Admiral William Adama
- Daybreak: Part 1
(2009)
... Admiral William Adama
- Islanded in a Stream of Stars
(2009)
... Admiral William Adama
- Someone to Watch Over Me
(2009)
... Admiral William Adama
- Deadlock
(2009)
... Admiral William Adama
2008
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series)
William Adama - Top Ten Presenter
William Adama - Top Ten Presenter
- Episode #15.85
(2008)
... William Adama - Top Ten Presenter (uncredited)
2007
Battlestar Galactica: Razor Flashbacks
(TV Mini-Series)
Commander William Adama
Commander William Adama
- Escape
(2007)
... Commander William Adama
2007
George Lopez
(TV Series)
Mr. Vega
Mr. Vega
- George Decides to Sta-Local Where It's Familia
(2007)
... Mr. Vega
2004
The Batman
(TV Series)
Chief Angel Rojas
Chief Angel Rojas
- The Bat in the Belfry
(2004)
... Chief Angel Rojas (voice)
2003
Battlestar Galactica
(TV Mini-Series)
Commander Adama
Commander Adama
- Episode #1.2
(2003)
... Commander Adama
- Episode #1.1
(2003)
... Commander Adama
2002
American Family
(TV Series)
Jess Gonzalez / Pancho Villa
Jess Gonzalez / Pancho Villa
- The Fighting Fridas
(2002)
... Jess Gonzalez
- The Glass Ceiling
(2002)
... Jess Gonzalez
- The Father
(2002)
... Jess Gonzalez
- La Cama
(2002)
... Jess Gonzalez
- The Forgotten War
(2002)
... Jess Gonzalez
2000
Great Writers, Great Cities
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Paco Taibo's Mexico City
(2000)
... Narrator
1999-2000
The West Wing
(TV Series)
Judge Roberto Mendoza / Mendoza
Judge Roberto Mendoza / Mendoza
- Celestial Navigation
(2000)
... Judge Roberto Mendoza
- The Short List
(1999)
... Mendoza
1998
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Col. Victor Walls
Col. Victor Walls
- God and Country
(1998)
... Col. Victor Walls
1995-1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
(TV Series)
Fisherman / El Murcielago / Rey Emiliano
Fisherman / El Murcielago / Rey Emiliano
- The Fisherman and His Wife
(1997)
... Fisherman (voice)
- Thumbelina
(1997)
... El Murcielago (voice)
- Cinderella
(1995)
... Rey Emiliano (voice)
1996
Dead Man's Walk
(TV Mini-Series)
Captain Salazar
Captain Salazar
- Episode #1.3
(1996)
... Captain Salazar
- Episode #1.2
(1996)
... Captain Salazar
- Episode #1.1
(1996)
... Captain Salazar
1995
500 Nations
(TV Mini-Series)
- Clash of Cultures
(1995)
... (voice)
- The Ancestors
(1995)
... (voice)
- Mexico
(1995)
... (voice)
1984-1989
Miami Vice
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Martin Castillo / Castillo
Lieutenant Martin Castillo / Castillo
- Too Much, Too Late
(1989)
... Lieutenant Martin Castillo (credit only)
- Leap of Faith
(1989)
... Lieutenant Martin Castillo (credit only)
- Miracle Man
(1989)
... Lieutenant Martin Castillo
- World of Trouble
(1989)
... Lieutenant Martin Castillo (credit only)
- Freefall
(1989)
... Lieutenant Martin Castillo
1988
The Fortunate Pilgrim
(TV Mini-Series)
Frank Corbo
Frank Corbo
- Episode #1.3
(1988)
... Frank Corbo
- The Fortunate Pilgrim
(1988)
... Frank Corbo
- The Fortunate Pilgrim
(1988)
... Frank Corbo
1982-1984
Hill Street Blues
(TV Series)
Joe Bustamonte / Judge Cruz
Joe Bustamonte / Judge Cruz
- Parting Is Such Sweep Sorrow
(1984)
... Judge Cruz
- Zen and the Art of Law Enforcement
(1982)
... Joe Bustamonte
- Of Mouse and Man
(1982)
... Joe Bustamonte
1982
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Gregorio Cortez / Gen. Santa Anna
Gregorio Cortez / Gen. Santa Anna
- The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
(1982)
... Gregorio Cortez
- Seguin
(1982)
... Gen. Santa Anna
1978
Evening in Byzantium
(TV Mini-Series)
Angelo
Angelo
- Part II
(1978)
... Angelo
- Part I
(1978)
... Angelo
1977-1978
Police Story
(TV Series)
Bill / Cordova
Bill / Cordova
- River of Promises
(1978)
... Bill
- Trigger Point
(1977)
... Cordova
1977
Delvecchio
(TV Series)
Luis Hemenez
Luis Hemenez
- The High Price of Justice
(1977)
... Luis Hemenez (as Edward J. Olmos)
1977
Starsky and Hutch
(TV Series)
Julio Gutierez
Julio Gutierez
- The Psychic
(1977)
... Julio Gutierez (as Edward Jamesl Olmos)
1975
Kojak
(TV Series)
Paco
Paco
- How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars
(1975)
... Paco (as Edward Olmos)
1975
Bronk
(TV Series)
Chico
Chico
- Bargain in Blood
(1975)
... Chico (as Eddie Olmos)
- Echo of Danger
(1975)
... Chico (as Eddie Olmos)
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Producer (15 credits)
Producer (15 credits)
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Director (7 credits)
Director (7 credits)
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Composer (2 credits)
Composer (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Thanks (5 credits)
Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (167 credits)
Self (167 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Music video: Appeared in the video "Vato" by Snoop Dogg featuring B-Real (aka B-Real). See more »Official Sites:
Official SiteAlternate Names:
Eddie Olmos | Edward J. Olmos | Edward Jamesl Olmos | Edward Olmos | Ed OlmosHeight:
5' 8½" (1.74 m)
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[in 2000] I love to drive. It's one of the most pleasurable things to me. I have a 1986 Porsche--it's got over 100,000 miles on it. Most people don't drive their Porsches at all, but I drive mine like most people drive their Volkswagen. See more »Trivia:
He has appeared in three films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Zoot Suit (1981), Blade Runner (1982) and Stand and Deliver (1988). See more »Trademark:
Frequently plays men of authority and/or power who inspire and enlighten those beneath him See more »Nickname:
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