Edward James Olmos: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 70
- on screen
- 1975–2026
- box office
- $1.52B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 70
- Born
- February 24, 1947 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- East Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Edward Huizar Olmos
- Citizenship
- United States, Mexico
- Occupations
- Actor, director, producer, activist
- Years active
- 1974-present
- Spouses
- Kaija Keel, Lorraine Bracco, Lymari Nadal
- Children
- 6
The Best Edward James Olmos Movies
The highest-rated films Edward James Olmos is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Coco (2017) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 90 Coco 2017 · Chicharrón -
Movie Echo Score: Score 83 Blade Runner 2049 2017 · Gaff -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Walking with Herb 2021 · Joe Amable-Amo -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 Outlaw Posse 2024 · Ossie -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 One Fast Move 2024 · Abel -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Chasing Wonders 2021 · Luis
Edward James Olmos's Career in Numbers
Edward James Olmos's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edward James Olmos works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Aloha, Bobby and Rose (1975) to Office Romance (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Edward James Olmos Movies by Decade
- 1970s 2
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 20
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 12
- 2020s 7
The 1990s were Edward James Olmos's busiest decade, with 20 films.
Edward James Olmos Movies by Genre
- Drama 16
- Documentary 9
- Comedy 5
- Action 5
- Thriller 4
- Sci-Fi 4
- Crime 3
- Western 2
- Adventure 2
- History 2
Drama is the genre Edward James Olmos has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of documentary (9).
Edward James Olmos Career Milestones
- First film
- Aloha, Bobby and Rose 1975
- Biggest box office hit
- Coco $815M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Coco Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- Office Romance 2026
Edward James Olmos Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Edward James Olmos is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Edward James Olmos Movies as an Actor
59- 2026
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Documentary Worldwide box office: $173K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2026
Office Romance as Captain Jack Cruz · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2024 One Fast Move as Abel · Action Worldwide box office: $17K Movie Echo Score: 73
- 2024 Outlaw Posse as Ossie · Western Movie Echo Score: 74
- 2021 Chasing Wonders as Luis · Drama Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2021 Walking with Herb as Joe Amable-Amo · Comedy Worldwide box office: $120K Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2020
The Devil Has a Name as Santiago · Drama Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2019
Imprisoned as Hospicio · Thriller Worldwide box office: $12.1K - 2019
The Devil Has a Name as Santiago · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2019
Windows on the World as Balthazar · Drama - 2019
A Dog's Way Home as Axel · Adventure Worldwide box office: $80.7M Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2018
The Predator Action Worldwide box office: $161M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2017 Coco as Chicharrón · Adventure Worldwide box office: $815M Movie Echo Score: 90
- 2017 Blade Runner 2049 as Gaff · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $278M Movie Echo Score: 83
- 2017
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 as Gaff (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2015
Unity as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2013
2 Guns Action Worldwide box office: $132M - 2013
Filly Brown Drama Worldwide box office: $2.94M - 2013
Go for Sisters as Freddy Suárez · Drama Worldwide box office: $70.5K - 2009
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan as Commander William Adama · Sci-Fi - 2009
A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story as Narrator · Documentary - 2007
Battlestar Galactica: Razor as Admiral William Adama · Action - 2006
Walkout as Julian Nava · Drama - 2006
Recycled Life as Narrator · Documentary - 2003
Battlestar Galactica as Commander Adama · Drama - 2002
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema Documentary - 2001
In the Time of the Butterflies as Rafael Leónidas Trujillo · Thriller - 2001
The Judge as Judge Armando Acosta · Drama - 1999
The Unfinished Journey as Narrator (voice) · History - 1999
Bonanno: A Godfather’s Story as Gaspar DiGregario (Young) · Crime - 1999
Zapatista as Narrator (voice) · History - 1998
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as Det. Anthony Piscotti · Crime - 1998
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit as Vamanos · Comedy - 1997
12 Angry Men as Juror 11 · Drama - 1997
Hollywood Confidential as Stan Navarro, Sr. · Thriller - 1997
Gun as Father Santos - 1997
Selena Remembered as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 1997
Selena Biography Worldwide box office: $35.8M - 1996
Death in Granada as Roberto Lozano · Drama - 1996
The Limbic Region as Lucca · Tv movie - 1996
Caught as Joe · Action - 1995
My Family as Paco · Comedy - 1995
500 Nations Documentary - 1994
The Burning Season as Wilson Pinheiro · Tv movie - 1994
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills as Jose Menendez · Drama - 1991
Talent for the Game as Virgil Sweet · Drama Worldwide box office: $336K - 1991
Maria’s Story as José Serrano (voice) · Documentary - 1990
The Earth Day Special as Hospital Director · Documentary - 1989
Triumph of the Spirit as Gypsy · War Worldwide box office: $409K - 1989
Miami Vice: Freefall as Lieutenant Martin Castillo · Crime - 1988
Stand and Deliver Biography Worldwide box office: $14M - 1986
Saving Grace as Ciolino · Comedy - 1985
Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son as Lieutenant Martin Castillo · Drama - 1983
The Nightingale as Prime Minister · Fantasy - 1982
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez as Gregorio Cortez · Western Worldwide box office: $805K - 1981
Zoot Suit as El Pachuco · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.26M - 1980
Virus as Captain Lopez · Sci-Fi - 1977
Alambrista! as 1st Drunk · Drama - 1975
Aloha, Bobby and Rose as Chicano #1 · Drama
Edward James Olmos in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2021
The Blade Runner Phenomenon as Self - Actor (Gaff) · Documentary - 2020
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as Self · Fantasy - 2019
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage as Self · Documentary - 2019
Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire as Self · Documentary - 2018
Every Night’s a Saturday Night as Self · Documentary - 2017
L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later as Himself · Tv movie - 2009
Battlestar Galactica: The Last Frakkin’ Special as Self · Documentary - 2007
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner as Self · Documentary - 2007
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard as Self · Documentary - 2003
Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown as Himself · Action - 1994
Lives in Hazard as self
Edward James Olmos: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1989 to 1989. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Spirit Awards 1 win from 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- The 61st Academy Awards
- Edward James Olmos: Nominated Best Actor Stand and Deliver
- 46th Golden Globe Awards
- Edward James Olmos: Nominated Best Actor – Drama Stand and Deliver
- 4th Independent Spirit Awards
- Edward James Olmos: Win Best Male Lead Stand and Deliver
Who Is Edward James Olmos?
Edward James Olmos was born in East Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1947 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1975, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Edward James Olmos Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Edward James Olmos shares the most films with. Esai Morales comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Tony Plana (7).
Edward James Olmos: Questions & Answers
How many movies Edward James Olmos has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Edward James Olmos been in?
Edward James Olmos is credited on 70 films, from 1975 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Edward James Olmos's highest-grossing movie?
Coco (2017) is Edward James Olmos's biggest box office hit, with $815M worldwide, ahead of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) ($278M). Across every film with box office figures, Edward James Olmos's movies have made $1.52B.
Edward James Olmos's biggest hits What is the best Edward James Olmos movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Edward James Olmos's best-rated film is Coco (2017) with a score of 90, followed by Blade Runner 2049 (2017) (83).
Best Edward James Olmos movies, ranked Has Edward James Olmos won an Oscar?
Edward James Olmos has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Edward James Olmos has 1 win from 3 nominations.
How old is Edward James Olmos?
Edward James Olmos is 79 years old, born on February 24, 1947 in East Los Angeles, California, U.S..
What is Edward James Olmos's newest movie?
The most recent film on Edward James Olmos's filmography is American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026).
Who does Edward James Olmos work with most often?
Edward James Olmos shares the most films with Esai Morales (7 films), Tony Plana (7 films) and Mary McDonnell (5 films).
The Best Edward James Olmos Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 70 credits.
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