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Elizabeth Peña (1959–2014)
Elizabeth's love for the arts came naturally, as her father was a well-known playwright, actor, director and novelist, so it is not hard to understand that by the time she was eight, Cuban-American Elizabeth Pena already had designs to become an actress. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and raised in New York, Elizabeth and her sister Tania's ...
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Born:in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USADied:(age 55) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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6 wins & 5 nominations.
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Actress (104 credits)
Actress (104 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
2012
Kinect Fun Labs: Kinect Rush - A Disney Pixar Adventures: Snapshot
(Video Game)
Mirage (English version, voice)
Mirage (English version, voice)
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 Series)
Ellen Garza
Ellen Garza
- Episode #1.2
(1995)
... Ellen Garza
- Episode #1.1
(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 (3 credits)
Thanks (3 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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Personal Quote:
[on her refusal to portray Latina stereotypes] There are a lot of jobs I've turned down because they wanted me to play what I call "Miss Cuchifrito" types. See more »Trivia:
Was cremated and ashes scattered at the sea. See more »Trademark:
Seductive husky voiceStar Sign:
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