Years active 1974-present | Name Tony Plana | |
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Children Isabel Plana, Alejandro Plana Parents Pepe Plana, Conchita Plana Movies and TV shows Similar People Mark Indelicato, Ana Ortiz, America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Becki Newton | ||
Siblings Oscar Plana, Victor Plana | ||
Tony plana talks with our own sonia tello
Tony Plana (born April 19, 1952) is a Cuban American actor and director. He is known for playing Betty Suarez's father, Ignacio Suarez, on the ABC television show Ugly Betty and also for voicing Manuel "Manny" Calavera in the video game Grim Fandango.
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- Tony plana talks with our own sonia tello
- Tony Plana
- Personal life
- Career
- Politics
- Awards
- Voice acting
- Filmography
- References
Tony Plana
Personal life
Plana was born in Havana, Cuba. His family moved to Miami in 1960. He is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and was trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, UK.
Career
While he is known to a broad audience for his roles in feature films and television, Plana is also known for his skills in acting and directing for the stage. He has created and directed a number of productions of the works of Shakespeare for minority audiences and he has been active in both the Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and New York City theater communities, including leading appearances on Broadway and at New York City's Public Theater. He originated the role of Rudy in the L.A. production of the Luis Valdez play Zoot Suit, going on to play Rudy in the film version as well.
Plana has acted, directed and written for television in series, mini-series, and specials such as Hill Street Blues, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Resurrection Boulevard, Commander in Chief, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The West Wing, 24, Cagney & Lacey and many others.
Plana has acted in films such as An Officer and a Gentleman, Three Amigos!, Goal!, Lone Star, and others. He is known to PC gamers as the voice of Manny Calavera in the LucasArts 1998 adventure game Grim Fandango. In 2011, Plana guest starred in Desperate Housewives as Gabrielle Solis's abusive stepfather, Alejandro Perez. He also directed Witch's Lament, a Desperate Housewives episode in the show's eighth season. In 2011, he appeared in Body of Proof, in the episode "Helping Hand".
Plana teaches acting at California State University, Dominguez Hills and Rio Hondo College. In 2012, he served as an official judge for the Noor Iranian Film Festival.
Politics
Plana is currently volunteering as a spokesperson for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. He was the Keynote speaker for the 2012 LULAC conference in Coronado Springs Convention Center in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Awards
Won
Nominations
Voice acting
Filmography
Actor
2023
White House Plumbers (TV Mini Series) as
Eugenio Martinez
- True Believers (2023) - Eugenio Martinez
- The Writer's Wife (2023) - Eugenio Martinez
- Don't Drink the Whiskey at the Watergate (2023) - Eugenio Martinez
- Please Destroy This, Huh? (2023) - Eugenio Martinez
- The Beverly Hills Burglary (2023) - Eugenio Martinez
2023
A Snowy Day in Oakland as
Jesus Salgado
2023
Not Dead Yet (TV Series) as
Carlos Garza
- Not Out of the Game Yet (2023) - Carlos Garza
2023
The Legend of Vox Machina (TV Series) as
Kamaljori
- Into Rimecleft (2023) - Kamaljori (voice)
2021
The Good Fight (TV Series) as
Oscar Rivi
- The End of Football (2022) - Oscar Rivi
- And the Violence Spread. (2021) - Oscar Rivi
- And the End Was Violent- (2021) - Oscar Rivi
- And the Firm Had Two Partners- (2021) - Oscar Rivi
- Once There Was a Court- (2021) - Oscar Rivi
2021
David Makes Man (TV Series) as
Joe Padilla
- Trouble the Water (2021) - Joe Padilla
- Homecoming (2021) - Joe Padilla
- No Atheists in Rabbit Holes (2021) - Joe Padilla
- Vizcaya (2021) - Joe Padilla
- My Own Best Friend (2021) - Joe Padilla
- Y'all Gucci (2021) - Joe Padilla
- Barrel of Oranges (2021) - Joe Padilla
2017
Superstore (TV Series) as
Ron Sosa
- Deep Cleaning (2021) - Ron Sosa
- Quinceañera (2019) - Ron Sosa
- Integrity Award (2017) - Ron Sosa
2020
Connecting... (TV Series) as
Ramon
- Day 135 (2020) - Ramon
2020
Enemigo Íntimo (TV Series) as
Horacio Santilla
- Una brillante idea (2020) - Horacio Santilla
- Vista Relámpago (2020) - Horacio Santilla
- Obsesión (2020) - Horacio Santilla
2020
Deputy (TV Series) as
Jorge Reyes
- 10-8 Bulletproof (2020) - Jorge Reyes
- 10-8 Agency (2020) - Jorge Reyes
2019
Bombshell as
Geraldo Rivera
2019
Room 104 (TV Series) as
Bracamonte
- No Hospital (2019) - Bracamonte
2014
Madam Secretary (TV Series) as
Admiral Ed Parker / Admiral Ray Parker
- Killer Robots (2019) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Thin Ice (2018) - Admiral Ray Parker
- The Fourth Estate (2017) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Loophole (2017) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Article 5 (2017) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Revelation (2017) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Extraordinary Hazard (2017) - Admiral Ed Parker
- The Race (2016) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Breakout Capacity (2016) - Admiral Ed Parker
- The French Revolution (2016) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Render Safe (2016) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Connection Lost (2016) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Right of the Boom (2016) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Unity Node (2016) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Catch and Release (2015) - Admiral Ed Parker
- The Kill List (2015) - Admiral Ed Parker
- The Time Is at Hand (2015) - Admiral Ed Parker
- Need to Know (2014) - Admiral Ed Parker
2018
Elena of Avalor (TV Series) as
Qapa
- To Save a Sunbird (2019) - Qapa (voice)
- A Tale of Two Scepters (2018) - Qapa (voice)
2019
The Affair (TV Series) as
Ben Cruz
- Episode #5.7 (2019) - Ben Cruz
2019
Seneca as
Father Ruben
2019
Wasp Network as
Luis Posada Carriles
2019
Dynasty (TV Series) as
Silvio Flores
- Life Is a Masquerade Party (2019) - Silvio Flores
2019
Victor & Valentino (TV Series short) as
El Pintor
- Lonely Haunts Club (2019) - El Pintor (voice)
2017
One Day at a Time (TV Series) as
Berto
- Ghosts (2019) - Berto
- What Happened (2018) - Berto
- Not Yet (2018) - Berto
- A Snowman's Tale (2017) - Berto
2019
Playing with Fire (TV Series) as
Peter Miller
- Dolorosa Realidad (2019) - Peter Miller
- Tragedia en el Eje Cafetero (2019) - Peter Miller
- Desatan la Ira contra Fabrizio (2019) - Peter Miller
- El Plan Macabro de Jorge - Jorge's Macabre Plan (2019) - Peter Miller
- Jorge Sabe que lo Traicionan - Jorge Knows the Betray (2019) - Peter Miller
- Fabrizio Tienta al Diablo - Fabrizio Tempts the Devil (2019) - Peter Miller
- Fabrizio el Insaciable - Fabrizio the Insatiable (2019) - Peter Miller
- El Terror De Camila - Camilla's Terror (2019) - Peter Miller
- Fabrizio Juega Con Fuego - Fabrizio Plays With Fire (2019) - Peter Miller
2017
The Punisher (TV Series) as
Rafael Hernandez
- Scar Tissue (2019) - Rafael Hernandez
- Fight or Flight (2019) - Rafael Hernandez
- Memento Mori (2017) - Rafael Hernandez
- Danger Close (2017) - Rafael Hernandez
- Virtue of the Vicious (2017) - Rafael Hernandez
- Front Toward Enemy (2017) - Rafael Hernandez
- Gunner (2017) - Rafael Hernandez
- Resupply (2017) - Rafael Hernandez
2016
StartUp (TV Series) as
Adolfo Morales
- Limited Liability (2018) - Adolfo Morales
- Diversification (2018) - Adolfo Morales
- Questionable Costs (2018) - Adolfo Morales
- Depreciation (2018) - Adolfo Morales
- Disruption (2017) - Adolfo Morales
- Buyout (2016) - Adolfo Morales
- Bootstrapped (2016) - Adolfo Morales
- Proof of Concept (2016) - Adolfo Morales
- Angel Investor (2016) - Adolfo Morales
- Recapitalization (2016) - Adolfo Morales
- Hostile Takeover (2016) - Adolfo Morales
- Pro Rata (2016) - Adolfo Morales
- Seed Money (2016) - Adolfo Morales
- Ground Floor (2016) - Adolfo Morales
2018
Mayans M.C. (TV Series) as
Devante Cano
- Serpiente/Chikchan (2018) - Devante Cano
- Cucaracha/K'uruch (2018) - Devante Cano
- Gato/Mis (2018) - Devante Cano
- Uch/Opossum (2018) - Devante Cano
- Murciélago/Zotz (2018) - Devante Cano
- Búho/Muwan (2018) - Devante Cano
- Escorpión/Dzec (2018) - Devante Cano
2018
Elementary (TV Series) as
General Alvero / General Howard Alvero
- Uncanny Valley of the Dolls (2018) - General Alvero
- Give Me the Finger (2018) - General Howard Alvero
2018
Shooter (TV Series) as
Guitierez
- Lines Crossed (2018) - Guitierez
2018
Bull (TV Series) as
Sean Perkins
- Witness for the Prosecution (2018) - Sean Perkins
2016
Lethal Weapon (TV Series) as
Ronnie Delgado
- Diggin' Up Dirt (2018) - Ronnie Delgado
- Commencement (2017) - Ronnie Delgado
- A Problem Like Maria (2017) - Ronnie Delgado
- The Seal Is Broken (2017) - Ronnie Delgado
- Jingle Bell Glock (2016) - Ronnie Delgado
- Best Buds (2016) - Ronnie Delgado
- Pilot (2016) - Ronnie Delgado
2017
Chance (TV Series) as
Galindez
- Especially If You Run Away (2017) - Galindez
2017
Butterfly Caught as
Michael Channis (Acting Coach)
2017
Roman J. Israel, Esq. as
Jessie Salinas
2015
The Fosters (TV Series) as
Victor Gutierrez / Victor
- Engaged (2017) - Victor Gutierrez
- Sixteen (2016) - Victor Gutierrez
- Faith, Hope, Love (2015) - Victor
- Déjà Vu (2015) - Victor
- The End of the Beginning (2015) - Victor Gutierrez
- Not That Kind of Girl (2015) - Victor Gutierrez
2017
Colony (TV Series) as
Proxy Alcala
- Seppuku (2017) - Proxy Alcala
- The Garden of Beasts (2017) - Proxy Alcala
- Tamam Shud (2017) - Proxy Alcala
- Good Intentions (2017) - Proxy Alcala
2017
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within the Cartel (TV Movie) as
El Cardenal
2016
Swimming in the Desert (Short) as
Paul
2016
America Adrift as
William Fernandez
2016
The Young Pope (TV Mini Series) as
Carlos García
- Episode #1.10 (2016) - Carlos García
- Episode #1.7 (2016) - Carlos García
- Episode #1.6 (2016) - Carlos García
2016
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (TV Series) as
Father Consolmango
- El Toro Bravo (2016) - Father Consolmango
2016
The Blacklist (TV Series) as
Mr. Diaz
- The Director (No. 24): Conclusion (2016) - Mr. Diaz
- The Director (No. 24) (2016) - Mr. Diaz
2015
Castle (TV Series) as
Father Arguello
- What Lies Beneath (2015) - Father Arguello
2015
Motive (TV Series) as
Franco Vega
- 6 Months Later (2015) - Franco Vega
2015
Cristela (TV Series) as
Joaquin Alvarez
- Dead Arm (2015) - Joaquin Alvarez
2014
Jane the Virgin (TV Series) as
Father Ortega
- Chapter Four (2014) - Father Ortega
2013
Alpha House (TV Series) as
Benito 'Benny' Lopez
- There Will Be Water (2014) - Benito 'Benny' Lopez
- Bugged (2014) - Benito 'Benny' Lopez
- The Civility Zone (2014) - Benito 'Benny' Lopez
- The Apparition (2014) - Benito 'Benny' Lopez
- Showgirls (2014) - Benito 'Benny' Lopez
- Triggers (2013) - Benito 'Benny' Lopez
2014
Taxi Brooklyn (TV Series) as
Machado
- Double Identity (2014) - Machado
2013
A Miracle in Spanish Harlem as
Mariano
2013
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret (TV Movie) as
Prosecutor Martinez
2013
Pain & Gain as
Captain Lopez
2013
Psych (TV Series) as
Pablo Nuñez
- No Country for Two Old Men (2013) - Pablo Nuñez
2013
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Father Menendez
- Presumed Guilty (2013) - Father Menendez
2012
Person of Interest (TV Series) as
J.P. Suarez
- C.O.D. (2012) - J.P. Suarez
2012
Blue Bloods (TV Series) as
President Velverde
- Scorched Earth (2012) - President Velverde
2012
Blue (TV Series) as
Stribling
- You're Good (2012) - Stribling
2012
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez as
Dr. Dominguez
2012
Meddling Mom (TV Movie) as
Luis
2012
Harry's Law (TV Series) as
Judge Tomás Garcia
- Gorilla My Dreams (2012) - Judge Tomás Garcia
2011
Los Americans (TV Series) as
Max
- Happy Birthday (2011) - Max
- The Legacy - Max
- Lead Us Not Unto Temptation - Max
2011
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) as
Alejandro / Alejandro Perez
- Witch's Lament (2011) - Alejandro Perez (uncredited)
- Secrets That I Never Want to Know (2011) - Alejandro Perez
- Come on Over for Dinner (2011) - Alejandro
- And Lots of Security- (2011) - Alejandro
- Then I Really Got Scared (2011) - Alejandro
2011
Law & Order: LA (TV Series) as
Jorge Gomez
- Westwood (2011) - Jorge Gomez
2011
América as
Tio Poldo
2011
Body of Proof (TV Series) as
Armando Rosas
- Helping Hand (2011) - Armando Rosas
2010
Change Your Life! (Video) as
Simon Martinez
2010
Flowers for Norma (Short) as
Older Gentleman #1
2010
Royal Pains (TV Series) as
Marcos
- Mano a Mano (2010) - Marcos
2006
Ugly Betty (TV Series) as
Ignacio Suarez
- Hello Goodbye (2010) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Past Presents the Future (2010) - Ignacio Suarez
- London Calling (2010) - Ignacio Suarez
- Million Dollar Smile (2010) - Ignacio Suarez
- All the World's a Stage (2010) - Ignacio Suarez (credit only)
- Fire and Nice (2010) - Ignacio Suarez
- Smokin' Hot (2010) - Ignacio Suarez
- Chica and the Man (2010) - Ignacio Suarez
- Blackout! (2010) - Ignacio Suarez
- Back in Her Place (2010) - Ignacio Suarez (credit only)
- The Passion of the Betty (2010) - Ignacio Suarez
- Be-Shure (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Bahamas Triangle (2009) - Ignacio Suarez (credit only)
- Level (7) with Me (2009) - Ignacio Suarez (credit only)
- Backseat Betty (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Plus None (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Blue on Blue (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Butterfly Effect: Part 2 (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Butterfly Effect: Part 1 (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Fall Issue (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Curveball (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- In the Stars (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Born Identity (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Rabbit Test (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Sex Issue (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- A Mother of a Problem (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Sugar Daddy (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Things Fall Apart (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- There's No Place Like Mode (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Courtship of Betty's Father (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Kissed Off (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Dress for Success (2009) - Ignacio Suarez
- Bad Amanda (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- When Betty Met YETI (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Tornado Girl (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Crush'd (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Ugly Berry (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Granny Pants (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Betty Suarez Land (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Crimes of Fashion (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Filing for the Enemy (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Manhattan Project (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Jump (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Kids Are Alright (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Betty's Baby Bump (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Burning Questions (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Twenty-Four Candles (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- A Thousand Words by Friday (2008) - Ignacio Suarez (credit only)
- Odor in the Court (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Zero Worship (2008) - Ignacio Suarez
- Bananas for Betty (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Giving up the Ghost (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- I See Me, I.C.U. (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- A League of Their Own (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Grin and Bear It (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Betty's Wait Problem (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Family/Affair (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- How Betty Got Her Grieve Back (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- East Side Story (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- A Tree Grows in Guadalajara (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Secretaries Day (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Petra-Gate (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Punch Out (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Don't Ask, Don't Tell (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Icing on the Cake (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Derailed (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Brothers (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- I'm Coming Out (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- In or Out (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Sofia's Choice (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Swag (2007) - Ignacio Suarez
- Fake Plastic Snow (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
- Lose the Boss? (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
- Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
- After Hours (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
- Trust, Lust and Must (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
- Fey's Sleigh Ride (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
- Queens for a Day (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
- The Box and the Bunny (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
- Pilot (2006) - Ignacio Suarez
2009
Life Is Hot in Cracktown as
Lou
2009
The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas (Podcast Series) as
Alex Walker / Ramos Clemente
- Young Man's Fancy (2009) - Alex Walker (voice)
- The Mirror (2009) - Ramos Clemente (voice)
2008
AmericanEast as
Dez
2008
La Pasion de la Decision (TV Series) as
Papi (2008)
2007
Half Past Dead 2 (Video) as
Warden El Fuego
2007
Towards Darkness as
Carlos Gutierrez
2007
The Dead One as
Aparicio
2006
Scarface: The World Is Yours (Video Game)(voice)
2006
Slayer (TV Movie) as
Javier
2006
Commander in Chief (TV Series) as
Pete Ragone
- The Price You Pay (2006) - Pete Ragone
- Wind Beneath My Wing (2006) - Pete Ragone
2005
Vampire Bats (TV Movie) as
Sheriff Herbst
2005
Goal! The Dream Begins as
Hernan Munez
2005
The Closer (TV Series) as
Alonzo Lopez
- Standards and Practices (2005) - Alonzo Lopez
2005
The Lost City as
The Emcee
2005
24 (TV Series) as
Omar
- Day 4: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (2005) - Omar
- Day 4: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (2005) - Omar
- Day 4: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (2005) - Omar
- Day 4: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (2005) - Omar
- Day 4: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. (2005) - Omar
2005
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Elindio Zapata
- Snakes (2005) - Elindio Zapata
2004
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (Video Game) as
Tom / Cuellas (voice)
2004
The Division (TV Series)
- Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (2004)
2004
JAG (TV Series) as
Colonel Okarman
- Hard Time (2004) - Colonel Okarman
2003
Cuban Blood as
The narrator (voice)
2003
Dragnet (TV Series) as
Father Sosa
- Coyote (2003) - Father Sosa
2003
The Brothers Garcia (TV Series) as
Mr. Vasquez
- Sisters Garcia: Part 1 (2003) - Mr. Vasquez
2003
Monk (TV Series) as
Capt. Alameda
- Mr. Monk Goes to Mexico (2003) - Capt. Alameda
2003
John Doe (TV Series) as
Captain Ruiz
- Doe or Die (2003) - Captain Ruiz
- John D.O.A. (2003) - Captain Ruiz
2002
Half Past Dead as
Warden El Fuego
2002
Less Than Perfect (TV Series) as
Owl Inspector
- The Owl Specialist - Owl Inspector
2000
Resurrection Blvd. (TV Series) as
Roberto Santiago
- Resureccion (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- Verguenza (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- Un Amigo Viejo (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- Engano (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- El Gato, El Vato, La Cena Y El Padre (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- Pararse (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- Justica (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- Las Tristesas de Zake (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- Nino Del Polvo (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- Un Miembro De La Familia (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- La Guera de Bibi (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- Esperando Lagrimas (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- En un Momento (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- La Nina Perdida (2002) - Roberto Santiago
- La Gran Pelea (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Ansiedad (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Compadres (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Bruja (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Saliendo (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- A Puro Dolor (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Lito (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- El Mejor Amigo Del Hombre (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Mi Padre (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- La Partida (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- El Que Necesita (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Mano a Mano (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Con Cuidado (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Sangre de la Mano (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Los Guardias (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Arriba Y Abajo (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Secretos, Mentiras, y Expectativas (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Diez y Ocho (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- La agonia y el extasis (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Juntos (Together) (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Un Pacto con el Diablo (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- La Visita (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- Lagrimas en el Cielo (2001) - Roberto Santiago
- No Te Muevas (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Los Manos de Piedra (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Revelaciones (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Aniversario (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Comenzando De Nuevo (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Hermanos (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Mascaras (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Cholitas (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Luchando (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Dos Padres (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Negro y Moreno (Black and Brown) (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- El Regreso de Paco (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- El Baile (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Suenos (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Pilot: Part 2 (2000) - Roberto Santiago
- Pilot: Part 1 (2000) - Roberto Santiago
2000
Clifford the Big Red Dog (TV Series short) as
Pedro / Victor / Tony
- The Big Sleepover/Dog for a Day (2002) - Victor / Pedro (voice)
- Good-Bye T-Bone/The Truth About Dogs and Cats (2002) - Victor / Pedro (voice)
- Forgive and Forget/Mimi's Back in Town (2001) - Victor / Pedro (voice)
- Welcome to the Doghouse/Promises, Promises (2001) - Victor / Pedro (voice)
- Clifford's Big Surprise/The Ears Have It (2000) - Victor / Pedro (voice)
- Little Clifford/Welcome to Birdwell Island (2000) - Pedro / Victor (voice)
- Come Back, Mac/Boo (2000) - Pedro / Victor (voice)
- A New Friend/Stormy Weather (2000) - Victor / Pedro (voice)
- Clifford's Carnival/Clifford's Doggy Reunion (2000) - Victor / Pedro (voice)
- And Birdy Makes Three/Home Is Where the Fun Is (2000) - Tony / Pedro (voice)
- Special Delivery/A Ferry Tale (2000) - Victor / Pedro (voice)
2002
Fidel (TV Movie) as
Gen. Fulgencio Battista
2001
As Told by Ginger (TV Series) as
Spanish Doctor
- Season of Caprice (2001) - Spanish Doctor (voice)
2001
Vegas, City of Dreams as
Captain Martin
2001
The West Wing (TV Series) as
Mickey Troop
- The War at Home (2001) - Mickey Troop
- Bartlet's Third State of the Union (2001) - Mickey Troop
2000
The Princess & the Barrio Boy (TV Movie) as
Ramon Torres
2000
Picking Up the Pieces as
Usher
2000
Star Wars: Force Commander (Video Game) as
Airspeeder Pilot / Imperial Prison Ship Comm Officer (voice)
2000
City of Angels (TV Series) as
Javier Guerrero
- Cry Me a Liver (2000) - Javier Guerrero
- The High Cost of Living (2000) - Javier Guerrero
- Oscar de la Boya (2000) - Javier Guerrero
- Prototype (2000) - Javier Guerrero
2000
Noriega: God's Favorite (TV Movie) as
Colonel Diaz-Herrera
2000
Knockout as
Chuck Alvarado
1999
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (TV Movie) as
Mayor
1999
The Drew Carey Show (TV Series) as
Andrew Rodriguez
- Drew Tries to Kill Mimi (1999) - Andrew Rodriguez
1999
My Little Assassin (TV Movie)
1999
Justice (TV Movie) as
Orlando Reyes
1999
Disaster (TV Series) as
Vicente Sotelo
- Deadly Metal (1999) - Vicente Sotelo
1999
Let the Devil Wear Black as
Tall
1999
Martial Law (TV Series) as
Chava Rocha
- Substitutes (1999) - Chava Rocha
1998
Ally McBeal (TV Series) as
Judge Warren Figueroa
- Just Looking (1998) - Judge Warren Figueroa
1998
Grim Fandango (Video Game) as
Manuel 'Manny' Calavera (voice)
1998
Godzilla: The Series (TV Series) as
General Albondiga
- D.O.A. (1998) - General Albondiga (voice)
1998
Every Dog Has Its Day as
The Cop
1998
Brooklyn South (TV Series) as
Lt. Casisas
- Queens for a Day (1998) - Lt. Casisas
1998
Shadow of Doubt as
Detective Krause
1998
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit as
Victor Medina
1997
Total Security (TV Series) as
Luis Escobar
- Wet Side Story (1997) - Luis Escobar
- The Never Bending Story (1997) - Luis Escobar
- Look Who's Stalking (1997) - Luis Escobar
- Evasion of the Body Snatchers (1997) - Luis Escobar
- Do the Right Schwing (1997) - Luis Escobar
- Das Bootie (1997) - Luis Escobar
- Who's Poppa? (1997) - Luis Escobar
- Citizen Canine (1997) - Luis Escobar
- Looking for Mr. Goombah (1997) - Luis Escobar
- Dental Men Prefer Blondes (1997) - Luis Escobar
- One Wedding and a Funeral (1997) - Luis Escobar
- Pilot (1997) - Luis Escobar
1997
Extreme Ghostbusters (TV Series)
- Rage (1997) - (voice)
1997
Sub Down (TV Movie) as
Lt.Commander Melges
1997
D.A. Pursuit of Justice (Video Game) as
Michael Gonzalez
1997
One Eight Seven as
Principal Garcia
1997
Santa Fe as
Chief Gomez
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (TV Series) as
Dr. David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient")
- E-Mail/Cup of Joe/Secret of the Family Tomb/Wheezer/The Unknown Patient (1997) - Dr. David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient")
1997
Gun (TV Series) as
Innez
- Father John (1997) - Innez
1997
Coach (TV Series) as
Albert
- The Neighbor Hood (1997) - Albert
1996
L.A. Firefighters (TV Series) as
Marco
- The Match (1996) - Marco
1996
Peacock Blues (TV Movie)
1996
The Pretender (TV Series) as
Det. Guerra
- Not Even a Mouse (1996) - Det. Guerra
1996
Desesperate Song as
Patrick
1996
Death in Granada as
Lorca's Friend Marcos
1996
Down for the Barrio as
Cesar
1996
Nash Bridges (TV Series) as
Roscoe Skirt
- Skirt Chasers (1996) - Roscoe Skirt
1996
Primal Fear as
Martinez
1996
Lone Star as
Ray
1996
Bad Business as
Tony
1996
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) as
Desi Ortega
- Death Goes Double Platinum (1996) - Desi Ortega
1995
Santo Bugito (TV Series) as
Paco
- My Name Is Revenge (1995) - Paco (voice)
- Load 'O Bees (1995) - Paco (voice)
1995
Nixon as
Manolo Sanchez
1995
ER (TV Series) as
Priest
- A Miracle Happens Here (1995) - Priest
1995
Silver Strand (TV Movie) as
Richie Guttierez
1995
Murder One (TV Series) as
A.D.A. Julio Salazar
- Chapter Three (1995) - A.D.A. Julio Salazar
1995
500 Nations (TV Mini Series)
- Clash of Cultures (1995) - (voice)
- The Ancestors (1995) - (voice)
- Mexico (1995) - (voice)
1994
Dave's World (TV Series) as
Juan Gallegos
- Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word (1994) - Juan Gallegos
1994
The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story (TV Movie) as
Galvao
1993
Bakersfield P.D. (TV Series) as
Luke Ramirez
- Last One Into the Water (1994) - Luke Ramirez
- The Psychic and the C-Cup (1994) - Luke Ramirez
- There Goes the Neighborhood (1994) - Luke Ramirez
- Arms and the Men (1994) - Luke Ramirez
- Lucky 13 (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- A Bullet for Stiles (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- The President's Coming (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- The Gift (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- Cable Does Not Pay (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- Bakersfield Madam (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- The Ex-Partner (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- The Bust (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- The Poker Game (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- The Snake Charmer (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- Unsolved Mysteries of Love (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- The Imposter (1993) - Luke Ramirez
- Pilot (1993) - Luke Ramirez
1994
One West Waikiki (TV Series) as
Ramon Guiterrez
- Vanishing Act (1994) - Ramon Guiterrez
1994
A Million to Juan as
Jorge
1994
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series) as
Amaros
- The Maquis, Part II (1994) - Amaros
- The Maquis, Part I (1994) - Amaros
1993
Greshnitsa v maske as
Le Arden
1993
South of Sunset (TV Series)
- Satyricon (1993)
1993
Red Hot as
KGB Investigator
1993
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations (TV Movie) as
Torres
1993
Nurses (TV Series) as
Rico Garcia
- Sting of Hearts (1993) - Rico Garcia
1992
Blossom (TV Series) as
Chico Barranca
- I Killed Chico Barranca (1992) - Chico Barranca
1992
Live Wire as
Al-red
1992
Tequila and Bonetti (TV Series) as
Arturo Medina
- Brooklyn and the Beast (1992) - Arturo Medina
1991
Keeper of the City (TV Movie) as
Killer
1991
JFK as
Carlos Bringuier
1991
The Golden Girls (TV Series) as
Alvarez
- The Case of the Libertine Belle (1991) - Alvarez
1991
Veronica Clare (TV Series) as
Nicky Swareck / Nikki Swareck
- Anonymous (1991) - Nicky Swareck
- Reed (1991) - Nicky Swareck
- Veronica's Aunt (1991) - Nikki Swareck
1991
One Good Cop as
Beniamino
1991
Seinfeld (TV Series) as
Manny
- The Apartment (1991) - Manny
1990
Sweet 15 (TV Movie) as
Samuel
1990
Havana as
Julio Ramos
1990
The Rookie as
Morales
1990
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (TV Movie) as
Mario Portillo Grande
1990
Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) as
Louis Horner / Horner
- In the Forests of the Night (1990) - Louis Horner
- The Chimes at Midnight (1990) - Horner (uncredited)
1985
Hunter (TV Series) as
D.A. / Vern, Mechanic / Otero
- Unacceptable Loss (1990) - D.A.
- Killer in a Halloween Mask (1985) - Vern, Mechanic
- The Beach Boy (1985) - Otero
1990
So Proudly We Hail (TV Movie) as
FBI Agent Alonso
1990
Why Me? as
Benjy Klopzik
1990
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (TV Mini Series) as
Pavon Reyes
- Part 3 (1990) - Pavon Reyes
- Part 2 (1990) - Pavon Reyes
- Part 1 (1990) - Pavon Reyes
1989
Falcon Crest (TV Series) as
Sal Tortino
- Doctor Dollars (1989) - Sal Tortino
- The Price of Freedom (1989) - Sal Tortino
1989
Snoops (TV Series) as
Eduardo Montoya
- Photo Opportunity (1989) - Eduardo Montoya
1989
21 Jump Street (TV Series) as
Robert Mendez
- Come from the Shadows (1989) - Robert Mendez
1989
What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon as
Officer Ignatz (voice)
1989
Romero as
Father Manuel Morantes
1989
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Roberto Rivera
- Urine Trouble Now (1989) - Roberto Rivera
1989
The Equalizer (TV Series) as
Antonio Cruz
- Prisoners of Conscience (1989) - Antonio Cruz
1989
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers (TV Movie) as
Mike Hernandez
1988
Break of Dawn (TV Movie) as
Gene Rodriguez
1988
Buy & Cell as
Raoul
1984
Miami Vice (TV Series) as
Ernesto Guerrero / Cinco
- Baseballs of Death (1988) - Ernesto Guerrero
- Give a Little, Take a Little (1984) - Cinco
1987
Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues (TV Movie)
1987
Born in East L.A. as
Feo
1987
Disorderlies as
Miguel
1987
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (TV Series) as
Jorge Herrera
- Garry Met a Girl Named Maria (1987) - Jorge Herrera
1986
Three Amigos! as
Jefe
1986
Salvador as
Major Max
1986
The Best of Times as
Chico
1985
Latino as
Ruben
1984
City Limits as
Ramos
1981
Hill Street Blues (TV Series) as
Roland Maxwell - B.E. / Murderer / Kevin Herman Dracula
- Mayo, Hold the Pickle (1984) - Roland Maxwell - B.E. / Murderer
- Film at Eleven (1981) - Kevin Herman Dracula
1984
Maximum Security (TV Series) as
Prisoner Benny
- Pilot (1984) - Prisoner Benny
1984
T.J. Hooker (TV Series) as
Chuy Vallestero
- Gang War (1984) - Chuy Vallestero
1983
Sadat (TV Mini Series) as
Dentist
- Episode #1.2 (1983) - Dentist
- Episode #1.1 (1983) - Dentist
1983
Deal of the Century as
Chicano Man
1983
El Norte as
Carlos the Bus Boy
1983
Nightmares as
Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
1983
Valley Girl as
Low Rider
1983
Remington Steele (TV Series) as
Hector Sanchez
- Steele Crazy After All These Years (1983) - Hector Sanchez
1983
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (TV Series) as
Carlos
- Promised Land (1983) - Carlos
1983
Listen to Your Heart (TV Movie) as
Julio
1982
Cagney & Lacey (TV Series) as
Freddie
- Conduct Unbecoming (1982) - Freddie
1982
Callahan (TV Movie) as
Vostonovich
1982
An Officer and a Gentleman as
Emiliano Della Serra
1981
Zoot Suit as
Rudy
1981
Love & Money as
National Guard General
1981
Circle of Power as
Reza Haddad
1981
House Calls (TV Series) as
Danny Gomez
- Kleptos and Other Maniacs (1981) - Danny Gomez
1981
Madame X (TV Movie) as
Senor Rueda
1980
First Family as
White House Gardener
1980
Seed of Innocence (uncredited)
1980
Insight (TV Series)
- Chicken (1980)
1979
Barnaby Jones (TV Series) as
Peter Sinestra
- Cry for Vengeance (1979) - Peter Sinestra
1979
Quincy M.E. (TV Series) as
Jorge
- For the Benefit of My Patients (1979) - Jorge
1979
The Streets of L.A. (TV Movie) as
Alberto 'Toto' Corona
1979
The Paper Chase (TV Series) as
Marcos
- The Man in the Chair (1979) - Marcos
1978
The Boss' Son as
Juan
1978
What's Happening!! (TV Series) as
Amid
- Diplomatic Immunity (1978) - Amid
Director
2011
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Witch's Lament (2011)
2002
The Brothers Garcia (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- The Spin Zone (2003)
- Novelathon (2003)
- Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover (2002)
2003
Greetings from Tucson (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Sibling Rivalry (2003)
2001
Resurrection Blvd. (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Un Amigo Viejo (2002)
- Saliendo (2001)
2000
The Princess & the Barrio Boy (TV Movie)
Producer
2019
Playing with Fire (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
- Fabrizio Juega Con Fuego - Fabrizio Plays With Fire (2019) - (executive producer)
1994
A Million to Juan (associate producer)
Writer
2000
The Princess & the Barrio Boy (TV Movie) (story)
Soundtrack
1987
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Garry Met a Girl Named Maria (1987) - (performer: "Sunrise, Sunset")
Miscellaneous
1994
Of Love and Shadows (adr voice)
Self
2018
E3 Coliseum (TV Special) as
Self
2017
IV Premios Platino del cine Iberoamericano (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
2017
Colony: The Official Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- The Garden of Beasts (S2, ep10) (2017) - Self - Guest
2016
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #35.199 (2016) - Self
2013
The A-Game: Michael Bay's 'Pain & Gain' (Video documentary) as
Self
2012
Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Tiffany/Tony Plana/Morgan Brittany (2012) - Self
2011
Legally Brown (TV Special documentary) as
Self - Host
2010
Independent Lens (TV Series documentary) as
Self / Narrator
- The Longoria Affair (2010) - Self / Narrator
2009
El Vacilon (TV Series) as
Self (2009)
2008
Hearing Everett: The Rancho Sordo Mudo Story (Documentary)(voice)
2008
Más vale tarde (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.9 (2008) - Self
2008
Speechless (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2007
Becoming Ugly: A New Face for Television (Video short) as
Self
2007
TV Land Confidential (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Interviewee
- Movies (2007) - Self - Interviewee
2007
2007 ALMA Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2007
An Officer and a Gentleman: 25 Years Later (Video documentary short) as
Self
2007
38th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2007
The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2006
The 11th Annual Satellite Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2006
Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) as
Self
- Round 6 (2006) - Self
2006
The Foreign Eye (Documentary) as
Self
1996
The West (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Geography Of Hope (1877-1887) (1996) - Self (voice)
- The People (1500-1806) (1996) - Self (voice)
Archive Footage
2015
Grim Fandango: Remastered (Video Game) as
Manuel Calavera
2009
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (Video Game) as
Thor / Cuellas
2007
The Beautiful World of Ugly Betty (TV Movie) as
Ignacio Suarez
2007
The Beauty of Ugly Betty (TV Movie) as
Ignacio Suarez
References
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