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David Zayas

Bio: David Zayas (born 31 December 1962) is a Puerto Rican theatrical, film, and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Angel Batista on Showtime's series Dexter and as Enrique Morales on the HBO prison drama Oz
Born: Wed, Aug 15 1962
Birthplace: Puerto Rico
David Zayas is 62 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
David Zayas will be 63 in The Running Man as 'Richard Manuel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 2025
Poster of Or Something
Or Something
David Zayas was 62 in Or Something as 'Uptown Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2024
Poster of Snag
Snag
David Zayas was 60 in Snag as 'Ramon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2023
Poster of Adieu Aurora
Adieu Aurora
David Zayas was 60 in Adieu Aurora as 'Jon Castaneda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2022
Poster of R♥️J
R♥️J
David Zayas was 58 in R♥️J as 'Fernando Capulet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 2021
Poster of Force of Nature
Force of Nature
David Zayas was 57 in Force of Nature as 'John the Baptist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 2020
Poster of Our Lady of 121st Street
Our Lady of 121st Street
David Zayas was 57 in Our Lady of 121st Street as 'Edwin'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 2020
Poster of Body Cam
Body Cam
David Zayas was 57 in Body Cam as 'Sergeant Kesper'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2020
Poster of Shine
Shine
David Zayas was 55 in Shine as 'Ramon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 2017
Poster of 11:55
11:55
David Zayas was 54 in 11:55 as 'Maurice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 2017
Poster of Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
David Zayas was 54 in Teen Titans: The Judas Contract as 'Alberto Reyes (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2017
Poster of Lost Cat Corona
Lost Cat Corona
David Zayas was 54 in Lost Cat Corona as 'Ponce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 2017
Poster of The Lennon Report
The Lennon Report
David Zayas was 54 in The Lennon Report as 'Officer Joseph Medina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of Tallulah
Tallulah
David Zayas was 53 in Tallulah as 'Detective Richards'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 2016
Poster of The Wannabe
The Wannabe
David Zayas was 53 in The Wannabe as 'Pablo Guzman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2015
Poster of Annie
Annie
David Zayas was 52 in Annie as 'Lou'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 2014
Poster of Ride
Ride
David Zayas was 52 in Ride as 'Ramon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 2014
Poster of Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret
David Zayas was 50 in Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret as 'Detective Flores'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 2013
Poster of Junction
Junction
David Zayas was 49 in Junction as 'Lt. Tarelli'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 2012
Poster of Samuel Bleak
Samuel Bleak
David Zayas was 48 in Samuel Bleak
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 2011
Poster of Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'
David Zayas was 48 in Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 2010
Poster of Skyline
Skyline
David Zayas was 48 in Skyline as 'Oliver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 2010
Poster of The Expendables
The Expendables
David Zayas was 47 in The Expendables as 'General Garza'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 2010
Poster of Coach
Coach
David Zayas was 47 in Coach as 'Ramon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 2010
Poster of 13
13
David Zayas was 47 in 13 as 'Detective Larry Mullane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2010
Poster of Wake
Wake
David Zayas was 46 in Wake as 'Grayson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 25 2009
Poster of Flying By
Flying By
David Zayas was 46 in Flying By as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Burning Mussolini
Burning Mussolini
David Zayas was 46 in Burning Mussolini as 'Hector'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of The Savages
The Savages
David Zayas was 45 in The Savages as 'Eduardo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 2007
Poster of Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton
David Zayas was 45 in Michael Clayton as 'Detective Dalberto'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of 16 Blocks
16 Blocks
David Zayas was 43 in 16 Blocks as 'Robert Torres'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 2006
Poster of The Feast of the Goat
The Feast of the Goat
David Zayas was 43 in The Feast of the Goat as 'Antonio de la Maza'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 2006
Poster of The Interpreter
The Interpreter
David Zayas was 42 in The Interpreter as 'Charlie Russell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2005
Poster of Jailbait
Jailbait
David Zayas was 41 in Jailbait as 'Guard'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 03 2004
Poster of Undefeated
Undefeated
David Zayas was 40 in Undefeated as 'Paulie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 2003
Poster of Anne B. Real
Anne B. Real
David Zayas was 40 in Anne B. Real as 'Cynthia's Dad'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of A Gentleman's Game
A Gentleman's Game
David Zayas was 40 in A Gentleman's Game as 'Alfred D'Angelo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 2002
Poster of Washington Heights
Washington Heights
David Zayas was 39 in Washington Heights as 'David'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 2002
Poster of Wit
Wit
David Zayas was 38 in Wit as 'Code Team Blue Head'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2001
Poster of Sam the Man
Sam the Man
David Zayas was 38 in Sam the Man as 'Billy the Cop'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2001
Poster of The Yards
The Yards
David Zayas was 37 in The Yards as 'Officer Jerry Rifkin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2000
Poster of Bringing Out the Dead
Bringing Out the Dead
David Zayas was 37 in Bringing Out the Dead as 'Cop in Elevator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of Stepmom
Stepmom
David Zayas was 36 in Stepmom as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of Above Freezing
Above Freezing
David Zayas was 36 in Above Freezing
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1998
Poster of Rounders
Rounders
David Zayas was 36 in Rounders as 'Osborne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1998
Poster of Return to Paradise
Return to Paradise
David Zayas was 35 in Return to Paradise as 'Construction Foreman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 10 1998
Poster of All Revved Up
All Revved Up
David Zayas was 35 in All Revved Up as 'Omar'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1998
Poster of Lena's Dreams
Lena's Dreams
David Zayas was 34 in Lena's Dreams as 'Jorge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Bear
The Bear
David Zayas was 59+ in The Bear as 'David Marrero'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 2022
Poster of Elite Short Stories: Samuel Omar
Elite Short Stories: Samuel Omar
David Zayas was 59+ in Elite Short Stories: Samuel Omar as 'Hombre borracho 1'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 20 2021
Poster of Dexter: New Blood
Dexter: New Blood
David Zayas was 59+ in Dexter: New Blood as 'Angel Batista'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 2021
Poster of NEXT
NEXT
David Zayas was 58+ in NEXT as 'Nacio Ramos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of Power Book II: Ghost
Power Book II: Ghost
David Zayas was 58+ in Power Book II: Ghost as 'Uncle Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 2020
Poster of Deadly Class
Deadly Class
David Zayas was 56+ in Deadly Class as 'El Alma Del Diablo, El Angel Del Diablo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 16 2019
Poster of FBI
FBI
David Zayas was 56+ in FBI as 'Antonio Vargas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of Seven Seconds
Seven Seconds
David Zayas was 55+ in Seven Seconds as 'Medina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 23 2018
Poster of The Guest Book
The Guest Book
David Zayas was 54+ in The Guest Book as 'David'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 03 2017
Poster of Shut Eye
Shut Eye
David Zayas was 54+ in Shut Eye as 'Eduardo Bernal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 07 2016
Poster of Quantico
Quantico
David Zayas was 53+ in Quantico as 'Charlie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2015
Poster of Gotham
Gotham
David Zayas was 52+ in Gotham as 'Sal Maroni'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of Saint George
Saint George
David Zayas was 51+ in Saint George as 'Junior'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 06 2014
Poster of Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
David Zayas was 51+ in Chicago P.D. as 'Carlos Mendoza'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
David Zayas was 51+ in The Blacklist as 'Manny Soto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of The Following
The Following
David Zayas was 50+ in The Following as 'Tyson Hernandez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
David Zayas was 50+ in Elementary as 'Juan Murillo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Grimm
Grimm
David Zayas was 49+ in Grimm as 'Salvadore Butrell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2011
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
David Zayas was 49+ in Person of Interest as 'Ernie Trask'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
David Zayas was 48+ in Bob's Burgers as 'Bubble Master (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
David Zayas was 48+ in Blue Bloods as 'Governor Martin Mendez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
David Zayas was 44+ in Burn Notice as 'Javier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of Dexter
Dexter
David Zayas was 44+ in Dexter as 'Angel Batista'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
David Zayas was 43+ in Conviction as 'Cartwright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 03 2006
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
David Zayas was 42+ in The Closer as 'Brian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
David Zayas was 40+ in Without a Trace as 'Gabriel Molina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
David Zayas was 40+ in CSI: Miami
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
David Zayas was 39+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Stanley Maas, Fire Marshall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Beat
The Beat
David Zayas was 37+ in The Beat as 'Rei Morales'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 21 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
David Zayas was 37+ in Third Watch as 'Motorman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
David Zayas was 37+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Detective Milton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Oz (TV Series 1997-2003)
Oz (TV Series 1997-2003)
David Zayas was 34+ in Oz (TV Series 1997-2003) as 'Enrique Morales'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Oz
Oz
David Zayas was 34+ in Oz as 'Enrique Morales'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
David Zayas was 28+ in Law & Order as 'McGinty, Raoul Cervantes, Carlos, John Mireles, Justin Cabrera'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Dexter: Resurrection
Dexter: Resurrection
David Zayas will be 62+ in Dexter: Resurrection as 'Det. Angel Batista'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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