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If Edward James Olmos had followed the first love of his life, he'd have been a professional baseball player. But by age 13, another love entered his life: rock music. By age 15 he was already an experienced rock singer, forming and reforming several "garage bands" along the way. During the late '60s and early '70s he played the most famous clubs on Sunset Strip... See full bio »

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Hide HideActor (88 titles)
2012 Filly Brown
Leandro
 
2011 Eureka (TV series)
First sled dog
Do You See What I See? (2011) … First sled dog (voice)
 
2011 Dexter (TV series)
Professor James Gellar
 
2011/II America
Mr. Irving
 
2010 CSI: NY (TV series)
Luther Devarro
Sangre por Sangre (2010) … Luther Devarro
 
2009/I The Plan (video)
Commander William Adama (also archive footage)
 
2004-2009 Battlestar Galactica (TV series)
Admiral William Adama / Commander William Adama
 
2009 A Class Apart
Narrator
 
2008 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
William Adama - Top Ten Presenter
 
2007 Battlestar Galactica: Razor Flashbacks (TV mini-series)
Commander William Adama
 
2007 George Lopez (TV series)
Mr. Vega
 
2006/I Splinter
Captain Garcia
 
2006 Walkout (TV movie)
Julian Nava
 
2005 La cerca (short)
Narrator/Old Niño
 
2004 The Batman (TV series)
Chief Angel Rojas
The Bat in the Belfry (2004) … Chief Angel Rojas (voice)
 
2003 Battlestar Galactica (TV mini-series)
Commander Adama
Episode #1.2 (2003) … Commander Adama
Episode #1.1 (2003) … Commander Adama
 
2003 Greetings from Tucson (TV series)
Priest
Sibling Rivalry (2003) … Priest
 
2002 American Family (TV series)
Jess Gonzalez / Pancho Villa
The Father (2002) … Jess Gonzalez
La Cama (2002) … Jess Gonzalez
 
2002 Jack and Marilyn
Pasquel
 
2001 The Judge (TV movie)
Judge Armando Acosta
 
2000 The Princess & the Barrio Boy (TV movie)
Nestor Garcia
 
2000 Great Writers, Great Cities (TV series)
Narrator
Paco Taibo's Mexico City (2000) … Narrator
 
2000 The Road to El Dorado
Chief (voice)
 
1999-2000 The West Wing (TV series)
Judge Roberto Mendoza / Mendoza
The Short List (1999) … Mendoza
 
1998 The Wall (TV movie)
Col. Holst
 
1997-1998 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Capt. Victor Walls / Victor
God and Country (1998) … Victor
Missing in Action (1997) … Capt. Victor Walls
 
1997 12 Angry Men (TV movie)
Juror #11
 
1997 Prophecies of the Millennium (TV movie)
Host
 
1997 Gun (TV series)
Father Santos
Father John (1997) … Father Santos
 
1995-1997 Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV series)
El Murcielago / Rey Emiliano / The fisherman
Thumbelina (1997) … El Murcielago (voice)
The Fisherman and His Wife (1997) … The fisherman
Cinderella (1995) … Rey Emiliano (voice)
 
1997 Hollywood Confidential (TV movie)
Stan Navarro, Sr.
 
1997 Selena
Abraham Quintanilla
 
1997 Selena Remembered (video)
Narrator
 
1996 Death in Granada
Roberto Lozano
 
1996 The Limbic Region (TV movie)
Jon Lucca
 
1996 Dead Man's Walk (TV mini-series)
Captain Salazar
Episode #1.3 (1996) … Captain Salazar
Episode #1.2 (1996) … Captain Salazar
 
1996 Caught
Joe
 
1996 The Crystal Skull (Video Game)
The Shaman
 
1995 Slave of Dreams (TV movie)
Potiphar
 
1995 The Magic School Bus (TV series)
Mr. Ramon
Going Batty (1995) … Mr. Ramon (voice)
 
1995 My Family
Paco
 
1995 500 Nations (TV mini-series)
 
1995 Mirage
Matteo Juarez
 
1994 The Burning Season (TV movie)
Wilson Pinheiro
 
1994 A Million to Juan
The Angel
 
1993 Roosters
Gallo Morales
 
1993 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Musician at Barbecue (uncredited)
 
1992 American Me
Montoya Santana
 
1991 Talent for the Game
Virgil Sweet
 
1984-1990 Miami Vice (TV series)
Lieutenant Martin Castillo / Lt. Martin Castillo
Too Much, Too Late (1990) … Lieutenant Martin Castillo (credit only)
World of Trouble (1989) … Lieutenant Martin Castillo (credit only)
 
1989 Triumph of the Spirit
Gypsy
 
1988 The Fortunate Pilgrim (TV mini-series)
Frank Corbo
 
1986 Saving Grace
Ciolino
 
1984 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Mito (voice: English version)
 
1982-1984 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Joe Bustamonte / Judge Cruz
Parting Is Such Sweep Sorrow (1984) … Judge Cruz
 
1983 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV series)
Prime Minister
 
1982 American Playhouse (TV series)
Gen. Santa Anna / Gregorio Cortez
Seguin (1982) … Gen. Santa Anna
 
1982 Blade Runner
Gaff
 
1981 Zoot Suit
El Pachuco
 
1981 Wolfen
Eddie Holt
 
1981 Three Hundred Miles for Stephanie (TV movie)
Art Vela
 
1980 Day of Resurrection
Capt. Lopez (as Edward J. Olmos)
 
1978 Evening in Byzantium (TV movie)
Angelo
 
1978 CHiPs (TV series)
Henry
Flashback! (1978) … Henry
 
1977-1978 Police Story (TV series)
Bill / Cordova
River of Promises (1978) … Bill
Trigger Point (1977) … Cordova
 
1978 The Fitzpatricks (TV series)
Don Vasquez
A Living Wage (1978) … Don Vasquez
 
1977 Visions (TV series)
First Drunk
Alambrista! (1977) … First Drunk
 
1977 Alambrista!
1st Drunk (as Edward Olmos)
 
1977 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Dancer
Ready, Aim..... (1977) … Dancer
 
1977 Starsky and Hutch (TV series)
Julio Gutierez
The Psychic (1977) … Julio Gutierez (as Edward Jamesl Olmos)
 
1977 Delvecchio (TV series)
Luis Hemenez
The High Price of Justice (1977) … Luis Hemenez (as Edward J. Olmos)
 
1976 Police Woman (TV series)
Hawkins
Sarah Who? (1976) … Hawkins (as Edward J. Olmos)
 
1976 The Blue Knight (TV series)
Clemente
Mariachi (1976) … Clemente (as Ed Olmos)
 
1975 Kojak (TV series)
Paco
How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars (1975) … Paco (as Edward Olmos)
 
1975 Aloha Bobby and Rose
Chicano #1 (as Eddie Olmos)
 
1974 Cannon (TV series)
The Exchange (1974) (as Edward Olmos)
 
1974 Bogard
Junkie in Bathroom (uncredited)
 
Show ShowProducer (9 titles)
2012 Filly Brown (executive producer)
 
2011/II America (executive producer)
 
2006 Walkout (TV movie) (co-executive producer)
 
2002 The Last Winter (short) (executive producer)
 
2002 Jack and Marilyn (producer)
 
2000 Americanos: Latino Life in the United States (documentary) (producer)
 
1994 Lives in Hazard (TV documentary) (executive producer)
 
1992 American Me (producer)
 
1982 American Playhouse (TV series) (associate producer - 1 episode)
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982) (associate producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (6 titles)
2009/I The Plan (video)
 
2006 Walkout (TV movie)
 
1992 American Me
 
1985 Miami Vice (TV series)
Bushido (1985)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
1982 American Playhouse (TV series)
 
Show ShowThanks (5 titles)
2009 Dig Comics (documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2006 Buscando a Leti (thanks)
 
2006 Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
1998 La otra conquista (sincere thanks)
 
1998 Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (111 titles)
2013 Fatherhood 101 (documentary) (filming)
Himself (rumored)
 
2013 Live Forever: A Ray Bradbury Odyssey (documentary) (filming)
Himself
 
2011 Si Se Puede: The Roseland Prep Story (documentary short) (completed)
 
2012 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 Portlandia (TV series)
Himself
One Moore Episode (2012) … Himself
 
2010-2011 Latino 101 (TV series)
Himself
The Year 2050 (2011) … Himself
Fears & Superstitions (2011) … Himself
Gringo 101 (2011) … Himself
Non Latino Things Latinos Love (2011) … Himself
My First... (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Voces Vivas (video documentary)
Himself
 
2010/I I'm Still Here
Himself
 
2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 13 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 26 October 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 17 August 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 7 August 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Scream Awards 2009 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 CNN Presents: Latino in America (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 2009 Alma Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Battlestar Galactica: The Journey Ends - The Arrival (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Battlestar Galactica: ...And They Have a Plan (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Battlestar Galactica: The Last Frakkin' Special (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 The Movie Loft (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 February 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The American Experience (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
A Class Apart (2009) … Himself - Narrator
 
2009 Battlestar Galactica: The Journey (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 The Music of 'Battlestar Galactica' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 FedCon XVIII: The Golden Future (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 2008 ALMA Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Más vale tarde (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.8 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008 TMZ on TV (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.101 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Chicano Rock! The Sounds of East Los Angeles (TV movie)
Himself/Narrator
 
2007 Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (video documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Discovery Atlas (TV series documentary)
Narrator
Mexico Revealed (2007) … Narrator (voice)
 
2007 Making of Selena: 10 Years Later (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 Making 'Splinter' (video documentary short)
 
2007 HypaSpace (TV series documentary)
Himself
Episode #6.107 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Poncho Sanchez: Keeper of the Flame (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 75th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano (documentary)
 
2006 The Forgotten Eagles (documentary)
Himself - Narrator
 
2006 Pioneros (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Recycled Life (documentary short)
Narrator
 
2006 Voces (TV series documentary)
Himself
The Bronze Screen (2006) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2005 Film Trix
Himself
 
2005 The Black Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Sci Fi Inside: Sci Fi Friday (TV documentary)
Himself / William Adama
 
2005 05 Spaceys (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 ¡Despierta América! (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 13 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Cristina: El 15 aniversario (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.59 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Salud Emocional: Una Guia para los Hispano Americanos (TV documentary)
Himself - Spokesperson
 
2002 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
Jennifer Lopez (2002) … Himself
 
2002 The 4th Annual Family Television Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
Jack Palance: From Grit to Grace (2001) … Himself
 
2001 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
Miami Vice (2001) … Himself
 
2000 The 70s: The Decade That Changed Television (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 No Greater Calling (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2000 Super Bowl XXXIV (TV movie)
Himself - Halftime Show Performer
 
2000 ESPY Awards (TV special)
 
2000 2000 ALMA Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1999 The Unfinished Journey (documentary short)
Narration (voice)
 
1999 68th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 Zapatista (documentary)
Narrator
 
1999 The Story of Fathers & Sons (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1999 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars: America's Greatest Screen Legends (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Crucible of Empire: The Spanish American War (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
1999 The Americanos Concert (TV documentary)
Himself (voice)
 
1999 1999 ALMA Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 The Dream Center: Hope for the Inner City (documentary)
(host)
 
1998 1998 ALMA Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1998 2nd Annual Latino Laugh Festival (TV special)
Himself
 
1998 Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Great Books (TV series)
Himself
Lord of the Flies (1998) … Himself
 
1997 The Living Edens (TV series documentary)
Narrator
Manu: Peru's Hidden Rain Forest (1997) … Narrator
 
1997 Latino Laugh Festival (TV special)
 
1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 October 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1996 The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1996 1996 Billboard Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
 
1995 15th Annual Tejano Music Awards (video)
Himself - Host
 
1995 The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Tv
 
1994 Lives in Hazard (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 5 April 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1993 Good Cop, Bad Kid (TV documentary)
Host
 
1993 1993 Essence Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Himself
Learning Not to Hurt (1993) … Himself
 
1992 Le divan (TV series documentary)
Himself
Episode dated 7 April 1992 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 The 64th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Sound Mixing
 
1992 One on One with John Tesh (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.124 (1992) … Himself
 
1989-1992 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 27 February 1992 (1992) … Himself
Episode dated 7 December 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1991 The 33rd Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1990 Maria's Story (documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
1990 The Making of 'Triumph of the Spirit' (short)
Himself
 
1990 The Earth Day Special (TV special)
Hospital Director
 
1990 The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a TV-Series - Drama
 
1990 22nd NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1990 The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Male Musical Performer and Co-Presenter: Favourite Female Musical Performer
 
1990 Father/Son (documentary)
Host
 
1989 The 61st Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Documentary Feature
 
1989 The 46th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 Barry Gibb Love and Hope Festival IV (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 Amnesty: The Dream Fulfilled? (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1987 Barry Gibb Love and Hope Festival III (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986 The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1986 The 38th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
 
1986 Blue Collar & Buddha (documentary)
Narrator of Series
 
1985 The 37th Annual Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2011 Hispanic Youth Showcase 25th Anniversary (TV movie)
Himself - Past Guest
 
2007 Página 2 (TV series)
 
2006 Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far (TV documentary)
Admiral William Adama
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared in the music video "Vato" by Snoop Dogg featuring B-Real (aka B-Real) (2006)

Publicity Listings:

6 Interviews  | 2 Articles  | 3 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Eddie Olmos | Edward J. Olmos | Edward Jamesl Olmos | Edward Olmos | Ed Olmos

Height:

5' 9¾" (1.77 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

(2000, on an ideal day getting away from it all) I would drive to Joshua Tree and spend the night there in my sleeping bag. The desert--it's spiritual and Joshua Tree has some wonderful flatlands and rock formations. There are places to stay too, little hotels. But sleeping outside is what's wonderful. It's so darkly clear, and there's no light from the city so the stars are very impressive. See more »

Trivia:

Turned down a regular role on Hill Street Blues (after several guest appearances) as well as major roles in Scarface and Firestarter. See more »

Trademark:

Rough Facial Features See more »

Nickname:

Ed See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces