Edward James Olmos
Date of Birth: February 24, 1947 (79)
Birth Place: East Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Chef Roy Choi, Jon Favreau, Hutchi Hancock, Laura Bell Bundy, Gina Torres, writer/performer John Leguizamo, actors Laurence Fishburne, Cedric the Entertainer, Nia Vardalos, Jeri Ryan, Edward James Olmos and Olympian Michelle Kwan
Date:
09/09/2019
From: Photo Flash: John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Opens At The Ahmanson Theatre
STAGE CREDITS
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Connection
Movies
Wolfen
[ 1981 ] Eddie Holt
[ 1981 ] Eddie Holt
Zoot Suit
[ 1981 ] El Pachuco
[ 1981 ] El Pachuco
Blade Runner
[ 1982 ] Gaff
[ 1982 ] Gaff
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
[ 1982 ] Gregorio Cortez
[ 1982 ] Gregorio Cortez
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
[ 1984 ] Mito
[ 1984 ] Mito
Saving Grace
[ 1986 ] Ciolino
[ 1986 ] Ciolino
Stand and Deliver
[ 1988 ] Jaime Escalante
[ 1988 ] Jaime Escalante
Triumph of the Spirit
[ 1989 ] Gypsy
[ 1989 ] Gypsy
Talent for the Game
[ 1991 ] Virgil Sweet
[ 1991 ] Virgil Sweet
American Me
[ 1992 ] Montoya Santana
[ 1992 ] Montoya Santana
Roosters
[ 1993 ] Gallo Morales
[ 1993 ] Gallo Morales
A Million to Juan
[ 1994 ] The Angel
[ 1994 ] The Angel
Mirage
[ 1995 ] Matteo Juarez
[ 1995 ] Matteo Juarez
My Family
[ 1995 ] Paco
[ 1995 ] Paco
Caught
[ 1996 ] Joe
[ 1996 ] Joe
Death in Granada
[ 1996 ] Roberto Lozano
[ 1996 ] Roberto Lozano
Selena
[ 1997 ] Abraham Quintanilla
[ 1997 ] Abraham Quintanilla
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
[ 1998 ] Vamanos
[ 1998 ] Vamanos
The Road to El Dorado
[ 2000 ] Chief
[ 2000 ] Chief
Gossip
[ 2000 ] Detective Curtis
[ 2000 ] Detective Curtis
Jack and Marilyn
[ 2002 ] Pquel
[ 2002 ] Pquel
Splinter
[ 2006 ] Captain Garcia
[ 2006 ] Captain Garcia
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
[ 2008 ] El Diablo
[ 2008 ] El Diablo
I'm Still Here
[ 2010 ] Edward James Olmos
[ 2010 ] Edward James Olmos
The Green Hornet
[ 2011 ] Axford
[ 2011 ] Axford
América
[ 2011 ] Mr. Irving
[ 2011 ] Mr. Irving
Filly Brown
[ 2012 ] Leandro
[ 2012 ] Leandro
Go for Sisters
[ 2013 ] Freddy Suarez
[ 2013 ] Freddy Suarez
2 Guns
[ 2013 ] Papi Greco
[ 2013 ] Papi Greco
Monday Nights at Seven
[ 2016 ] Charlie
[ 2016 ] Charlie
Americano
[ 2016 ] Gayo
[ 2016 ] Gayo
Coco
[ 2017 ] Chicharrón
[ 2017 ] Chicharrón
Blade Runner 2049
[ 2017 ] Gaff
[ 2017 ] Gaff
Imprisoned
[ 2018 ] Hospicio
[ 2018 ] Hospicio
A Dog's Way Home
[ 2019 ] Axel
[ 2019 ] Axel
Windows on the World
[ 2019 ] Balthazar
[ 2019 ] Balthazar
The Devil Has a Name
[ 2019 ] Santiago
[ 2019 ] Santiago
Chasing Wonders
[ 2020 ] Luis
[ 2020 ] Luis
Walking with Herb
[ 2021 ] Joe Amable-Amo
[ 2021 ] Joe Amable-Amo
One Fast Move
[ 2024 ] Abel
[ 2024 ] Abel
Outlaw Posse
[ 2024 ] Ossie
[ 2024 ] Ossie
One Fast Move
[ 2024 ] Abel
[ 2024 ] Abel
Outlaw Posse
[ 2024 ] Ossie
[ 2024 ] Ossie
TV Shows
Battlestar Galactica
Admiral William Adama, Commander William Adama
Admiral William Adama, Commander William Adama
Elena of Avalor
King Pescoro
King Pescoro
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Fisherman, El Murcielago, Rey Emiliano
Fisherman, El Murcielago, Rey Emiliano
Hill Street Blues
Joe Bustamonte, Judge Cruz
Joe Bustamonte, Judge Cruz
Mayans M.C.
Felipe Reyes
Felipe Reyes
Miami Vice
Lieutenant Martin Castillo
Lieutenant Martin Castillo
Police Story
Bill, Cordova
Bill, Cordova
The West Wing
Judge Roberto Mendoza, Mendoza
Judge Roberto Mendoza, Mendoza
Blue Bloods
[ 2024 ] Lorenzo Batista
[ 2024 ] Lorenzo Batista
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2024 ] Molecule Man
[ 2024 ] Molecule Man
Awards and Nominations
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1979 - Performance
Edward James Olmos, Zoot Suit
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Edward James Olmos, Zoot Suit
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Edward James Olmos been in?
Edward James Olmos has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Edward James Olmos been in?
Edward James Olmos has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Edward James Olmos been nominated for?
Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Zoot Suit and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Zoot Suit.
What awards has Edward James Olmos won?
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