Elizabeth Peña (I) (1959–2014) |
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As she inherited her love for the arts by her father, well-known playwright, actor, director and novelist Mario Pena, it is not hard to understand that actress Elizabeth Pena already had designs to become an actress by the time she was eight years old. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 23, 1959, the petite (5'2") actress was raised in New ...
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Born:in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USADied:(age 55) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actress (105 credits)
Actress (105 credits)
2014
Matador
(TV Series)
Maritza Sandoval
Maritza Sandoval
- Mala Sangre
(2014)
... Maritza Sandoval
- Riot 'Til I Die
(2014)
... Maritza Sandoval
- Mano A Mano
(2014)
... Maritza Sandoval
- Code Red Card
(2014)
... Maritza Sandoval
- Idol Worship
(2014)
... Maritza Sandoval
2013
Modern Family
(TV Series)
Pilar
Pilar
- The Old Man & the Tree
(2013)
... Pilar
- Fulgencio
(2013)
... Pilar
2011
Charlie's Angels
(TV Series)
Warden Gloria Galvez
Warden Gloria Galvez
- Angels in Chains
(2011)
... Warden Gloria Galvez
2011
Off the Map
(TV Series)
Inez
Inez
- There's a Lot to Miss About the Jungle
(2011)
... Inez
- Hold on Tight
(2011)
... Inez
- Everything's as It Should Be
(2011)
... Inez
- I'm Home
(2011)
... Inez
2011
Funny or Die Presents...
(TV Series)
Triple-Chief Rodrigomirez (segment "United States Police Department")
Triple-Chief Rodrigomirez (segment "United States Police Department")
- Episode #2.10
(2011)
... Triple-Chief Rodrigomirez (segment "United States Police Department")
2006
Minoriteam
(TV Series)
Maria / Gold Digger
Maria / Gold Digger
- Landon in Love
(2006)
... Maria / Gold Digger (voice)
2004
Justice League
(TV Series)
Paran Dul
Paran Dul
- Starcrossed: Part III
(2004)
... Paran Dul (voice)
- Starcrossed: Part II
(2004)
... Paran Dul (voice)
- Starcrossed
(2004)
... Paran Dul (voice)
2002-2003
Boston Public
(TV Series)
Superintendent Elizabeth Vasquez
Superintendent Elizabeth Vasquez
- Chapter Fifty-Four
(2003)
... Superintendent Elizabeth Vasquez
- Chapter Forty-Seven
(2002)
... Superintendent Elizabeth Vasquez
2000-2001
Resurrection Blvd.
(TV Series)
Bibi Corrales
Bibi Corrales
- Arriba Y Abajo
(2001)
... Bibi Corrales
- Juntos (Together)
(2001)
... Bibi Corrales
- Un Pacto con el Diablo
(2001)
... Bibi Corrales
- La Visita
(2001)
... Bibi Corrales
- Lagrimas en el Cielo
(2001)
... Bibi Corrales
1995
The Invaders
(TV Mini-Series)
Ellen Garza
Ellen Garza
- Part II
(1995)
... Ellen Garza
- Part I
(1995)
... Ellen Garza
1995
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
Dr. Jennifer Martinez
Dr. Jennifer Martinez
- Living Hell
(1995)
... Dr. Jennifer Martinez
1993-1994
L.A. Law
(TV Series)
Jinx Baldasseri
Jinx Baldasseri
- Whistle Stop
(1994)
... Jinx Baldasseri
- Eli's Gumming
(1993)
... Jinx Baldasseri
- Pacific Rimshot
(1993)
... Jinx Baldasseri
- Leap of Faith
(1993)
... Jinx Baldasseri
1990-1991
Shannon's Deal
(TV Series)
Lucy Acosta
Lucy Acosta
- Trouble
(1991)
... Lucy Acosta
- Matrimony
(1991)
... Lucy Acosta
- The Inside Man
(1991)
... Lucy Acosta
- Greed
(1991)
... Lucy Acosta
- The Bad Beat
(1991)
... Lucy Acosta
1990
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
(TV Mini-Series)
Mika Camarena
Mika Camarena
- Part 3
(1990)
... Mika Camarena
- Part 2
(1990)
... Mika Camarena
- Part 1
(1990)
... Mika Camarena
1987-1988
I Married Dora
(TV Series)
Dora Calderon
Dora Calderon
- The Millionaire's Club
(1988)
... Dora Calderon
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Forever?
(1987)
... Dora Calderon
- The Thirty-Five Year Itch
(1987)
... Dora Calderon
- West Coast Story
(1987)
... Dora Calderon
- Dora Steps Out
(1987)
... Dora Calderon
1986
Tough Cookies
(TV Series)
Off. Connie Rivera
Off. Connie Rivera
- Temper Fidelis
(1986)
... Off. Connie Rivera
- The Stoolie
(1986)
... Off. Connie Rivera
- The Unfantasy
(1986)
... Off. Connie Rivera
- Naked City
(1986)
... Off. Connie Rivera
- Grudge Match
(1986)
... Off. Connie Rivera
1985
Cagney & Lacey
(TV Series)
Adelita Carrena
Adelita Carrena
- Ordinary Hero
(1985)
... Adelita Carrena (as Elizabeth Pena)
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Director (3 credits)
Director (3 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (13 credits)
Self (13 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Appeared in the music video, "She and I", for the country band, Alabama.Alternate Names:
Elizabeth Anne Dickinson | Elizabeth PenaHeight:
5' 2" (1.57 m)
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I worked very hard to get Jacob's Ladder (1990). At first they wanted Susan Sarandon, Andie MacDowell or Michelle Pfeiffer. At some point they wanted Susan Sarandon, and Madonna wanted the part. They auditioned all of them. I begged to be auditioned. I begged and begged and when I auditioned, the chemistry was right an [director Adrian Lyne] and I were just taken with each other. I auditioned for... See more »Trademark:
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