Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1947-02-24 (78 years old)

Biography

Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an American actor, director, producer, and activist. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Martin "Marty" Castillo in Miami Vice (1984–1989), actor in and director of American Me (1992), William Adama in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), teacher Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver (1988), and Detective Gaff in Blade Runner (1982), and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017). In 2018, he played the father of two members of an outlaw motorcycle club in the FX series Mayans MC.


For his work in Miami Vice, Olmos won the 1985 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. For his performance in Stand and Deliver, Olmos was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.


He is also known for his roles as patriarch Abraham Quintanilla in the film Selena, narrator El Pachuco in both the stage and film versions of Zoot Suit, and the voice of Chicharrón in Coco.


Over the course of his career, Olmos has been a pioneer for more diversified roles and images of Hispanics in the U.S. media. His notable direction, production, and starring roles for films, made-for-TV movies, and TV shows include Wolfen, Triumph of the Spirit, Talent for the Game, American Me, The Burning Season, My Family/Mi Familia, Caught, 12 Angry Men, The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca, Walkout, The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, American Family, and Dexter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Edward James Olmos, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography

all 148

Movies 101

TV Shows 47

self 20

Voice 17

Producer 7

Narrator 7

Director 4

Creator 1

Santiago / Director / Producer
The Devil Has a Name

The Devil Has a Name (2019)

Movie
Martin Castillo (archive footage)
The Eyes of Martin Castillo

The Eyes of Martin Castillo (2018)

Movie
Chicharrón (voice)
Coco

Coco (2017)

Movie
7.57
Self (archive footage)
LA 92

LA 92 (2017)

Movie
Narrator (voice)
Unity

Unity (2015)

Movie
Freddy Suárez / Producer
Go for Sisters

Go for Sisters (2013)

Movie
Leandro / Executive Producer
Filly Brown

Filly Brown (2013)

Movie
Edward James Olmos
Portlandia

Portlandia (2011)

TV
6
Edward James Olmos
I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here (2010)

Movie
Commander William Adama / Director
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (2009)

Movie
5.77
Captain garcia
Splinter

Splinter (2006)

Movie
First sled dog
Eureka

Eureka (2006)

TV
6.32
Julian Nava / Director
Walkout

Walkout (2006)

Movie
Narrator / Old Niño
La Cerca

La Cerca (2005)

Movie
William Adama / Director
Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica (2004)

TV
6.18
Chief Rojas (voice)
The Batman

The Batman (2004)

TV
9
Judge Armando Acosti
The Judge

The Judge (2001)

TV
Judge Armando Acosta
The Judge

The Judge (2001)

Movie
Detective Curtis
Gossip

Gossip (2000)

Movie
8
Narrator (voice)
Zapatista

Zapatista (1999)

Movie
Col. Holst (segment 'The Pencil Holder')
The Wall

The Wall (1998)

Movie
Self - Actor, Director, Latino-Activist
Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika

Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika (1997)

Movie
Father Santos
Gun

Gun (1997)

Movie
Father Santos
Gun

Gun (1997)

TV
Narrator (voice) / Producer
Selena Remembered

Selena Remembered (1997)

Movie
Abraham Quintanilla
Selena

Selena (1997)

Movie
10
Matteo Juarez
Mirage

Mirage (1995)

Movie
El Murcielago (voice) / Jimenez (voice) / Rey Emiliano (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)

TV
Musician at Barbecue (uncredited)
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994)

Movie
6
Montoya Santana / Director / Producer
American Me

American Me (1992)

Movie
4.67
José Serrano (voice)
Maria's Story

Maria's Story (1990)

Movie
Pit Master (voice)
The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

TV
6.68
Lieutenant Martin Castillo
Miami Vice: Freefall

Miami Vice: Freefall (1989)

Movie
Martin Castillo
Miami Vice

Miami Vice (1984)

TV
6.5
Gregorio Cortez / Original Music Composer / Associate Producer
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983)

Movie
Gen. Santa Anna
Seguin

Seguin (1982)

Movie
Captain Lopez
Virus

Virus (1980)

Movie
Clemente (as Ed Olmos)
The Blue Knight

The Blue Knight (1975)

TV
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1947-02-24 (78 years old)

Birth Name
Edward Olmos

Birth Place
East Los Angeles, United States

Relationships
Lorraine Bracco (1994 - 2002), Kaija Keel (1971 - 1992)

Spouse
Lymari Nadal

Citizenships
Mexico, United States

Residences
Los Angeles, United States

Also Known As
Эдвард Джеймс Олмос, ادوراد جیمز اولموس

Awards
Theatre World Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Ohtli Award, Mary Pickford Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television

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