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Edward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos, born Edward Huizar Olmos, is an American-Mexican actor best known for his extensive acting career across different media, including roles in 'Miami Vice', 'Battlestar Galactica', 'Blade Runner', and 'Stand and Deliver', for which he was nominated for an Oscar. In addition to acting, Olmos's career encompasses impressive work as a director and a producer, earning him Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe awards. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, he initially aspired to be a professional baseball player before transitioning to music and finally acting. A pioneer in diversifying roles for Latinos in U.S. media, Olmos's contribution has extended to direction, production, and major roles in TV shows and films. Moreover, Olmos has shown a profound commitment to social and political activism. He has particularly advocated for Latino community issues, co-founded the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival and Latino Literacy Now, and has been an international ambassador for UNICEF. Alongside his public endeavors, Olmos has led a rich personal life with multiple marriages and six children.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Edward Huizar Olmos
Born: East Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship: United States, Mexico
Birthday: February 24, 1947
Occupations: Actor, director, producer, activist
Years Active: 1974-present
Children: 6
Spouses: Kaija Keel, Lorraine Bracco, Lymari Nadal
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Awards and Nominations Received by Edward James Olmos
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Movies Featuring Edward James Olmos
Coco
Blade Runner 2049
2 Guns
Stand and Deliver
Selena
Filly Brown
A Dog's Way Home
The Predator
The Devil Has a Name
Chasing Wonders
Imprisoned
Outlaw Posse
One Fast Move
Go for Sisters
Unity
L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
Every Night’s a Saturday Night
Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire
The Devil Has a Name
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
The Judge
Windows on the World
Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown
Battlestar Galactica
In the Time of the Butterflies
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
Recycled Life
Battlestar Galactica: Razor
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Walkout
Maria’s Story
Talent for the Game
Virus
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
The Nightingale
The Earth Day Special
Saving Grace
Triumph of the Spirit
Zoot Suit
Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Miami Vice: Freefall
Walking with Herb
The Blade Runner Phenomenon
Zoot Suit
Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Lives in Hazard
Miami Vice: Freefall
500 Nations
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
The Limbic Region
Death in Granada
A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story
Caught
Bonanno: A Godfather’s Story
My Family
12 Angry Men
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
Selena Remembered
Aloha, Bobby and Rose
The Unfinished Journey
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
The Burning Season
Battlestar Galactica: The Last Frakkin’ Special
Alambrista!
Zapatista
Gun
Hollywood Confidential
Career Timeline
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2021
Chasing Wonders
Luis
Walking with Herb
Joe Amable-Amo
The Blade Runner Phenomenon
Self - Actor (Gaff)
2020
The Devil Has a Name
Santiago
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Self
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Self
2019
A Dog's Way Home
Axel
Imprisoned
Hospicio
Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire
Self
The Devil Has a Name
Santiago
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Self
Windows on the World
Balthazar
2017
Coco
Chicharrón
Blade Runner 2049
Gaff
L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
Himself
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
Gaff (voice)
2009
A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story
Narrator
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Commander William Adama
Battlestar Galactica: The Last Frakkin’ Special
Self
2007
Battlestar Galactica: Razor
Admiral William Adama
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
Self
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
1999
Bonanno: A Godfather’s Story
Gaspar DiGregario (Young)
The Unfinished Journey
Narrator (voice)
Zapatista
Narrator (voice)
1997
Selena
12 Angry Men
Juror 11
Selena Remembered
Narrator (voice)
Gun
Father Santos
Hollywood Confidential
Stan Navarro, Sr.
1994
Lives in Hazard
self
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
Jose Menendez
The Burning Season
Wilson Pinheiro
1989
Triumph of the Spirit
Gypsy
Miami Vice: Freefall
Lieutenant Martin Castillo
Miami Vice: Freefall
Lieutenant Martin Castillo
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