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Yul Vazquez, actor
Actor

Yul Vazquez: Movies & Box Office

films
21
on screen
1993–2025
box office
$72.4M
average score
57
Born
March 18, 1965 (age 61)
Birthplace
Cuba
Citizenship
Cuban, American
Occupations
Actor, Musician
Years active
1981-present
Spouses
Linda Larkin
Known for

The Best Yul Vazquez Movies

The highest-rated films Yul Vazquez is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Last Flag Flying (2017) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Yul Vazquez's Career in Numbers

Yul Vazquez's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Yul Vazquez works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Night Owl (1993) to Tin Soldier (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Yul Vazquez Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 6
  2. 2000s 3
  3. 2010s 8
  4. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Yul Vazquez's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Yul Vazquez Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Action 3
  • Comedy 3
  • Biography 2
  • Tv movie 2
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Thriller 1
  • War 1
  • Animation 1
  • Horror 1

Drama is the genre Yul Vazquez has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of action (3).

Yul Vazquez Career Milestones

First film
Night Owl 1993
Biggest box office hit
Che: Part One $34.2M worldwide
Best-rated film
Last Flag Flying Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
Tin Soldier 2025
21 credits

Yul Vazquez Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Yul Vazquez is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Yul Vazquez?

Yul Vazquez was born in Cuba in 1965 and is 61 years old. Credited on films since 1993, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Yul Vazquez is an accomplished Cuban-American actor and musician, known for a richly varied career in film, television, and theater. Born in Cuba on March 18, 1965, Vazquez migrated to the United States with his family in 1971 as part of the Cuban Exodus. He got his start in acting, performing in plays directed by his mother. His passion for the performing arts was supported and nurtured by his mother, who frequently exposed him to theater. In the 1980s, Vazquez developed his musical talent, serving as the lead guitarist for two Billboard-charted rock bands, Urgent and Diving for Pearls.

Vazquez made his on-screen debut as Flaco in the 1992 film 'The Mambo Kings'. He has since acted in numerous film and television projects, boasting over 40 film credits. Some of his notable roles include parts in 'Captain Phillips', 'The A-Team', and 'American Gangster'. On TV, he has had numerous guest and recurring roles, starring in series like 'Midnight', 'Texas', 'Magic City', and 'Louie'. Vazquez maintains an active presence in the theater, co-directing LAByrinth Theater Company and earning a Tony nomination for his performance in 'The Motherfucker with the Hat'. Prior to acting, Vazquez stood out in the world of music, returning to it occasionally, even performing alongside Ian Astbury of The Cult in 2009 under the band name The Soft Revolt.

Works with

Who Yul Vazquez Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Yul Vazquez shares the most films with. Benicio Del Toro comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Demián Bichir (2).

FAQ

Yul Vazquez: Questions & Answers

How many movies Yul Vazquez has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Yul Vazquez been in?

Yul Vazquez is credited on 21 films, from 1993 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Yul Vazquez's highest-grossing movie?

Che: Part One (2008) is Yul Vazquez's biggest box office hit, with $34.2M worldwide, ahead of Gringo (2018) ($11M). Across every film with box office figures, Yul Vazquez's movies have made $72.4M.

Yul Vazquez's biggest hits

What is the best Yul Vazquez movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Yul Vazquez's best-rated film is Last Flag Flying (2017) with a score of 75, followed by O.G. (2018) (74).

Best Yul Vazquez movies, ranked

How old is Yul Vazquez?

Yul Vazquez is 61 years old, born on March 18, 1965 in Cuba.

What is Yul Vazquez's newest movie?

The most recent film on Yul Vazquez's filmography is The Lost Bus (2025), in the role of Chief Martinez.

Who does Yul Vazquez work with most often?

Yul Vazquez shares the most films with Benicio Del Toro (2 films), Demián Bichir (2 films) and Catalina Sandino Moreno (2 films).

The Best Yul Vazquez Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.

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