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Edward James Olmos

Bio: Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an American actor, director, producer, and activist. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Martin "Marty" Castillo in Miami Vice (1984–1989), actor in and director of American Me (1992), William Adama in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), teacher Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver (1988), and Detective Gaff in Blade Runner (1982), and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Born: Mon, Feb 24 1947
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Edward James Olmos is 77 years old
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Poster of One Fast Move
One Fast Move
Edward James Olmos was
77 in One Fast Move
as 'Abel'.
Wed, Aug 07 2024
Poster of Outlaw Posse
Outlaw Posse
Edward James Olmos was
77 in Outlaw Posse
as 'Ossie'.
Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of Chasing Wonders
Chasing Wonders
Edward James Olmos was
74 in Chasing Wonders
Fri, Jun 04 2021
Poster of The Blade Runner Phenomenon
The Blade Runner Phenomenon
Edward James Olmos was
74 in The Blade Runner Phenomenon
as 'Self - Actor (Gaff)'.
Thu, May 27 2021
Poster of Walking with Herb
Walking with Herb
Edward James Olmos was
74 in Walking with Herb
as 'Joe Amable-Amo'.
Fri, Apr 30 2021
Poster of The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Edward James Olmos was
73 in The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 10 2020
Poster of Space Songs: Through the Distance
Space Songs: Through the Distance
Edward James Olmos was
73 in Space Songs: Through the Distance
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 30 2020
Poster of Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Edward James Olmos was
72 in Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 13 2019
Poster of Imprisoned
Imprisoned
Edward James Olmos was
72 in Imprisoned
as 'Hospicio'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of The Devil Has a Name
The Devil Has a Name
Edward James Olmos was
72 in The Devil Has a Name
as 'Santiago'.
Sun, Aug 04 2019
Poster of Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire
Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire
Edward James Olmos was
72 in Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 01 2019
Poster of Windows on the World
Windows on the World
Edward James Olmos was
72 in Windows on the World
as 'Balthazar'.
Sun, Apr 28 2019
Poster of A Dog's Way Home
A Dog's Way Home
Edward James Olmos was
71 in A Dog's Way Home
as 'Axel'.
Thu, Jan 10 2019
Poster of The Eyes of Martin Castillo
The Eyes of Martin Castillo
Edward James Olmos was
71 in The Eyes of Martin Castillo
as 'Martin Castillo (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 20 2018
Poster of Every Night's a Saturday Night
Every Night's a Saturday Night
Edward James Olmos was
71 in Every Night's a Saturday Night
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 28 2018
Poster of Coco
Coco
Edward James Olmos was
70 in Coco
as 'Chicharrón (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 27 2017
Poster of Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049
Edward James Olmos was
70 in Blade Runner 2049
as 'Gaff'.
Wed, Oct 04 2017
Poster of Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
Edward James Olmos was
70 in Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
as 'Gaff (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 26 2017
Poster of LA 92
LA 92
Edward James Olmos was
70 in LA 92
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
Edward James Olmos was
70 in L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Apr 18 2017
Poster of Monday Nights at Seven
Monday Nights at Seven
Edward James Olmos was
69 in Monday Nights at Seven
as 'Charlie'.
Sat, Oct 08 2016
Poster of Americano
Americano
Edward James Olmos was
68 in Americano
as 'Gayo (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 29 2016
Poster of Unity
Unity
Edward James Olmos was
68 in Unity
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Aug 12 2015
Poster of Exile Nation: The Plastic People
Exile Nation: The Plastic People
Edward James Olmos was
67 in Exile Nation: The Plastic People
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of Journey of a Female Comic
Journey of a Female Comic
Edward James Olmos was
67 in Journey of a Female Comic
Fri, May 02 2014
Poster of Agave is Life
Agave is Life
Edward James Olmos was
67 in Agave is Life
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 28 2014
Poster of Go for Sisters
Go for Sisters
Edward James Olmos was
66 in Go for Sisters
as 'Freddy Suárez'.
Fri, Nov 08 2013
Poster of 2 Guns
2 Guns
Edward James Olmos was
66 in 2 Guns
as 'Papi Greco'.
Fri, Aug 02 2013
Poster of Filly Brown
Filly Brown
Edward James Olmos was
66 in Filly Brown
as 'Leandro'.
Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of A Bridge Apart
A Bridge Apart
Edward James Olmos was
65 in A Bridge Apart
as '(Voice)'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of America
America
Edward James Olmos was
64 in America
as 'Mr. Irving'.
Thu, Mar 10 2011
Poster of The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet
Edward James Olmos was
63 in The Green Hornet
as 'Michael Axford'.
Wed, Jan 12 2011
Poster of I'm Still Here
I'm Still Here
Edward James Olmos was
63 in I'm Still Here
as 'Edward James Olmos'.
Fri, Sep 10 2010
Poster of Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Edward James Olmos was
62 in Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
as 'Commander William Adama'.
Tue, Oct 27 2009
Poster of A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story
A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story
Edward James Olmos was
61 in A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Feb 23 2009
Poster of Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Edward James Olmos was
61 in Beverly Hills Chihuahua
as 'Diablo (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 03 2008
Poster of Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Edward James Olmos was
60 in Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 18 2007
Poster of Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Edward James Olmos was
60 in Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 03 2007
Poster of Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
Edward James Olmos was
60 in Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 03 2007
Poster of Battlestar Galactica: Razor
Battlestar Galactica: Razor
Edward James Olmos was
60 in Battlestar Galactica: Razor
as 'Admiral William Adama'.
Mon, Nov 12 2007
Poster of Splinter
Splinter
Edward James Olmos was
59 in Splinter
as 'Captain garcia'.
Thu, Aug 17 2006
Poster of Walkout
Walkout
Edward James Olmos was
59 in Walkout
as 'Julian Nava'.
Sat, Mar 18 2006
Poster of Recycled Life
Recycled Life
Edward James Olmos was
58 in Recycled Life
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of La Cerca
La Cerca
Edward James Olmos was
58 in La Cerca
as 'Narrator / Old Niño'.
Wed, May 04 2005
Poster of In the Time of the Butterflies
In the Time of the Butterflies
Edward James Olmos was
54 in In the Time of the Butterflies
as 'Rafael Leónidas Trujillo'.
Sun, Oct 21 2001
Poster of The Judge
The Judge
Edward James Olmos was
54 in The Judge
as 'Judge Armando Acosta'.
Sun, May 06 2001
Poster of The Princess and the Barrio Boy
The Princess and the Barrio Boy
Edward James Olmos was
53 in The Princess and the Barrio Boy
as 'Nestor Garcia'.
Fri, Dec 08 2000
Poster of Gossip
Gossip
Edward James Olmos was
53 in Gossip
as 'Detective Curtis'.
Fri, Apr 21 2000
Poster of The Road to El Dorado
The Road to El Dorado
Edward James Olmos was
53 in The Road to El Dorado
as 'Chief (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of The Unfinished Journey
The Unfinished Journey
Edward James Olmos was
52 in The Unfinished Journey
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1999
Poster of Bonanno: A Godfather's Story
Bonanno: A Godfather's Story
Edward James Olmos was
52 in Bonanno: A Godfather's Story
as 'Gaspar DiGregario (Young)'.
Sun, Jul 25 1999
Poster of Zapatista
Zapatista
Edward James Olmos was
51 in Zapatista
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Wall
The Wall
Edward James Olmos was
51 in The Wall
as 'Col. Holst (segment "The Pencil Holder")'.
Sun, May 24 1998
Poster of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Edward James Olmos was
50 in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
as 'Det. Anthony Piscotti'.
Sun, Feb 01 1998
Poster of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
Edward James Olmos was
50 in The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
as 'Vamanos'.
Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca
The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca
Edward James Olmos was
50 in The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca
as 'Roberto Lozano'.
Fri, Sep 12 1997
Poster of 12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
Edward James Olmos was
50 in 12 Angry Men
as 'Juror 11'.
Sun, Aug 17 1997
Poster of Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika
Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika
Edward James Olmos was
50 in Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika
as 'Self - Actor, Director, Latino-Activist'.
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of Hollywood Confidential
Hollywood Confidential
Edward James Olmos was
50 in Hollywood Confidential
as 'Stan Navarro, Sr.'.
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of Selena Remembered
Selena Remembered
Edward James Olmos was
50 in Selena Remembered
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Selena
Selena
Edward James Olmos was
50 in Selena
as 'Abraham Quintanilla'.
Fri, Mar 21 1997
Poster of Death in Granada
Death in Granada
Edward James Olmos was
49 in Death in Granada
Sat, Nov 09 1996
Poster of The Limbic Region
The Limbic Region
Edward James Olmos was
49 in The Limbic Region
as 'Lucca'.
Sun, Jun 30 1996
Poster of Caught
Caught
Edward James Olmos was
48 in Caught
as 'Joe'.
Wed, Jan 24 1996
Poster of Mirage
Mirage
Edward James Olmos was
48 in Mirage
as 'Matteo Juarez'.
Tue, Nov 21 1995
Poster of My Family
My Family
Edward James Olmos was
48 in My Family
as 'Paco'.
Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of Slave of Dreams
Slave of Dreams
Edward James Olmos was
47 in Slave of Dreams
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Burning Season
The Burning Season
Edward James Olmos was
47 in The Burning Season
as 'Wilson Pinheiro'.
Sat, Sep 17 1994
Poster of Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
Edward James Olmos was
47 in Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
as 'Jose Menendez'.
Sun, May 22 1994
Poster of A Million to Juan
A Million to Juan
Edward James Olmos was
47 in A Million to Juan
as 'The Angel'.
Sun, May 15 1994
Poster of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Edward James Olmos was
47 in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
as 'Musician at Barbecue (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 13 1994
Poster of Lives in Hazard
Lives in Hazard
Edward James Olmos was
47 in Lives in Hazard
as 'self'.
Fri, Apr 08 1994
Poster of Roosters
Roosters
Edward James Olmos was
45 in Roosters
as 'Gallo Morales'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of American Me
American Me
Edward James Olmos was
45 in American Me
as 'Montoya Santana'.
Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of Talent for the Game
Talent for the Game
Edward James Olmos was
44 in Talent for the Game
as 'Virgil Sweet'.
Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of Maria's Story
Maria's Story
Edward James Olmos was
43 in Maria's Story
as 'José Serrano (voice)'.
Sat, Sep 01 1990
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Edward James Olmos was
43 in The Earth Day Special
as 'Hospital Director'.
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Triumph of the Spirit
Triumph of the Spirit
Edward James Olmos was
42 in Triumph of the Spirit
as 'Gypsy'.
Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Stand and Deliver
Stand and Deliver
Edward James Olmos was
41 in Stand and Deliver
as 'Jaime A. Escalante'.
Fri, Mar 11 1988
Poster of Blue Collar & Buddha
Blue Collar & Buddha
Edward James Olmos was
39 in Blue Collar & Buddha
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jul 11 1986
Poster of Saving Grace
Saving Grace
Edward James Olmos was
39 in Saving Grace
as 'Ciolino'.
Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
Edward James Olmos was
36 in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
as 'Gregorio Cortez'.
Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of The Nightingale
The Nightingale
Edward James Olmos was
36 in The Nightingale
as 'Prime Minister'.
Tue, May 10 1983
Poster of Blade Runner
Blade Runner
Edward James Olmos was
35 in Blade Runner
as 'Gaff'.
Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of Seguin
Seguin
Edward James Olmos was
34 in Seguin
as 'Gen. Santa Anna'.
Tue, Jan 26 1982
Poster of Zoot Suit
Zoot Suit
Edward James Olmos was
34 in Zoot Suit
as 'El Pachuco'.
Fri, Oct 02 1981
Poster of Wolfen
Wolfen
Edward James Olmos was
34 in Wolfen
as 'Eddie Holt'.
Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of 300 Miles for Stephanie
300 Miles for Stephanie
Edward James Olmos was
33 in 300 Miles for Stephanie
as 'Art Vela'.
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of Virus
Virus
Edward James Olmos was
33 in Virus
as 'Captain Lopez'.
Thu, Jun 26 1980
Poster of Dead Angle
Dead Angle
Edward James Olmos was
32 in Dead Angle
Wed, Jul 04 1979
Poster of Evening in Byzantium
Evening in Byzantium
Edward James Olmos was
31 in Evening in Byzantium
as 'Angelo'.
Mon, Aug 14 1978
Poster of Alambrista!
Alambrista!
Edward James Olmos was
30 in Alambrista!
as '1st Drunk'.
Sun, Oct 16 1977
Poster of Aloha, Bobby and Rose
Aloha, Bobby and Rose
Edward James Olmos was
28 in Aloha, Bobby and Rose
as 'Chicano #1'.
Tue, Apr 29 1975
Poster of Blue Collar & Buddha
Blue Collar & Buddha
Edward James Olmos will be
77+ in Blue Collar & Buddha
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of La Californie !
La Californie !
Edward James Olmos was
76+ in La Californie !
as 'Self - Actor'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 01 2023
Poster of 100 Years of Warner Bros.
100 Years of Warner Bros.
Edward James Olmos was
76+ in 100 Years of Warner Bros.
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 25 2023
Poster of Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Edward James Olmos was
75+ in Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
as 'Molecule Man (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 10 2023
Poster of Bless This Mess
Bless This Mess
Edward James Olmos was
72+ in Bless This Mess
as 'Randy'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 16 2019
Poster of Mayans M.C.
Mayans M.C.
Edward James Olmos was
71+ in Mayans M.C.
as 'Felipe Reyes'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2018
Poster of The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
Edward James Olmos was
67+ in The Real History of Science Fiction
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Edward James Olmos was
66+ in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
as 'Robert Gonzales'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Portlandia
Portlandia
Edward James Olmos was
63+ in Portlandia
as 'Edward James Olmos'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2011
Poster of Dave Navarro's Spread
Dave Navarro's Spread
Edward James Olmos was
60+ in Dave Navarro's Spread
First Air Date
Thu, May 17 2007
Poster of Dexter
Dexter
Edward James Olmos was
59+ in Dexter
as 'James Gellar, '.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Eureka
Eureka
Edward James Olmos was
59+ in Eureka
as 'First sled dog'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 18 2006
Poster of Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Edward James Olmos was
57+ in Battlestar Galactica
as 'William Adama, Commander William Adama'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 2004
Poster of The Batman
The Batman
Edward James Olmos was
57+ in The Batman
as 'Chief Rojas (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 2004
Poster of Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Edward James Olmos was
56+ in Battlestar Galactica
as 'Commander Adama'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 08 2003
Poster of Greetings From Tucson
Greetings From Tucson
Edward James Olmos was
55+ in Greetings From Tucson
as 'Priest'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Edward James Olmos was
55+ in George Lopez
as 'Mr. Vega'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of American Family
American Family
Edward James Olmos was
54+ in American Family
as 'Jess Gonzalez'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 2002
Poster of The Judge
The Judge
Edward James Olmos was
54+ in The Judge
as 'Judge Armando Acosti'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 06 2001
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Edward James Olmos was
52+ in The West Wing
as 'Roberto Mendoza'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Gun
Gun
Edward James Olmos was
50+ in Gun
as 'Father Santos'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 12 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Edward James Olmos was
49+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Edward James Olmos was
49+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Dead Man's Walk
Dead Man's Walk
Edward James Olmos was
49+ in Dead Man's Walk
as 'Captain Salazar'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 12 1996
Poster of 500 Nations
500 Nations
Edward James Olmos was
48+ in 500 Nations
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 20 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Edward James Olmos was
48+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Rey Emiliano (voice), El Murcielago (voice), Jimenez (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Edward James Olmos was
47+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Col. Victor Walls'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus
Edward James Olmos was
47+ in The Magic School Bus
as '(voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1994
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Edward James Olmos was
42+ in The Simpsons
as 'Pit Master (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of The Fortunate Pilgrim
The Fortunate Pilgrim
Edward James Olmos was
41+ in The Fortunate Pilgrim
as 'Frank Corbo'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 1988
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Edward James Olmos was
37+ in Miami Vice
as 'Martin Castillo'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Edward James Olmos was
35+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Prime Minister'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Edward James Olmos was
33+ in Hill Street Blues
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Edward James Olmos was
30+ in CHiPs
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of The Fitzpatricks
The Fitzpatricks
Edward James Olmos was
30+ in The Fitzpatricks
as 'Don Vasquez'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Edward James Olmos was
28+ in Starsky & Hutch
as 'Julio Gutierez'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight
Edward James Olmos was
28+ in The Blue Knight
as 'Clemente (as Ed Olmos)'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1975
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Edward James Olmos was
27+ in Police Woman
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Edward James Olmos was
26+ in Kojak
as 'Paco'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Edward James Olmos was
26+ in Police Story
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Edward James Olmos was
24+ in Cannon
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Edward James Olmos was
21+ in Hawaii Five-O
as 'Dancer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968