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Elizabeth Peña

Bio: Elizabeth Peña (September 23, 1961 - October 14, 2014) was an American actress, and the daughter of a theater-company co-founder, who has also compiled experience as a television director in her own right. Peña was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, daughter of Estella Margarita (née Toirac), an arts administrator and producer, and Mario Peña, the Cuban-born actor, writer, and director who jointly founded the Latin American Theatre Ensemble
Born: Wed, Sep 23 1959
Birthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA

Death: Tue, Oct 14 2014
Elizabeth Peña is 55 years old
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Poster of The Song of Sway Lake
The Song of Sway Lake
Elizabeth Peña would have been no older than
55 in The Song of Sway Lake
as 'Marlena'.
Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of Grandma
Grandma
Elizabeth Peña would have been no older than
55 in Grandma
as 'Carla'.
Thu, Jun 04 2015
Poster of Ana Maria in Novela Land
Ana Maria in Novela Land
Elizabeth Peña would have been no older than
55 in Ana Maria in Novela Land
as 'Sra. Soto'.
Fri, Feb 27 2015
Poster of Girl on the Edge
Girl on the Edge
Elizabeth Peña would have been no older than
55 in Girl on the Edge
as 'Esther'.
Mon, Feb 23 2015
Poster of Plush
Plush
Elizabeth Peña was
53 in Plush
as 'Dr. Lopez'.
Fri, Sep 13 2013
Poster of Blaze You Out
Blaze You Out
Elizabeth Peña was
53 in Blaze You Out
as 'Dona'.
Tue, Jul 30 2013
Poster of In the Dark
In the Dark
Elizabeth Peña was
53 in In the Dark
as 'Dr. Weinette'.
Sat, Jan 12 2013
Poster of The Perfect Family
The Perfect Family
Elizabeth Peña was
51 in The Perfect Family
as 'Christina Rayes'.
Sat, Apr 30 2011
Poster of Down for Life
Down for Life
Elizabeth Peña was
51 in Down for Life
as 'Mrs. Castro'.
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of Mother and Child
Mother and Child
Elizabeth Peña was
50 in Mother and Child
as 'Lawyer'.
Sat, Nov 07 2009
Poster of Nothing Like the Holidays
Nothing Like the Holidays
Elizabeth Peña was
49 in Nothing Like the Holidays
as 'Anna Rodriguez'.
Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of A Single Woman
A Single Woman
Elizabeth Peña was
48 in A Single Woman
as 'Storyteller'.
Sun, Sep 21 2008
Poster of Racing for Time
Racing for Time
Elizabeth Peña was
48 in Racing for Time
as 'Flores'.
Sat, Feb 16 2008
Poster of Love Comes Lately
Love Comes Lately
Elizabeth Peña was
47 in Love Comes Lately
as 'Esperanza'.
Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of Dragon Wars: D-War
Dragon Wars: D-War
Elizabeth Peña was
47 in Dragon Wars: D-War
as 'Agent Linda Perez'.
Wed, Aug 01 2007
Poster of Goal II: Living the Dream
Goal II: Living the Dream
Elizabeth Peña was
47 in Goal II: Living the Dream
as 'Rosa Maria'.
Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of Adrift in Manhattan
Adrift in Manhattan
Elizabeth Peña was
47 in Adrift in Manhattan
as 'Isabel Parades'.
Wed, Jan 10 2007
Poster of Sueno
Sueno
Elizabeth Peña was
46 in Sueno
as 'Mirabela'.
Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of Keep Your Distance
Keep Your Distance
Elizabeth Peña was
45 in Keep Your Distance
as 'Holly'.
Fri, Sep 02 2005
Poster of Down in the Valley
Down in the Valley
Elizabeth Peña was
45 in Down in the Valley
as 'Gale'.
Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of Transamerica
Transamerica
Elizabeth Peña was
45 in Transamerica
as 'Margaret'.
Mon, Feb 14 2005
Poster of How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer
How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer
Elizabeth Peña was
45 in How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer
as 'Lolita'.
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of The Incredibles
The Incredibles
Elizabeth Peña was
45 in The Incredibles
as 'Mirage (voice)'.
Wed, Oct 27 2004
Poster of Suburban Madness
Suburban Madness
Elizabeth Peña was
45 in Suburban Madness
as 'Clara Harris'.
Mon, Oct 04 2004
Poster of The Hollywood Mom's Mystery
The Hollywood Mom's Mystery
Elizabeth Peña was
44 in The Hollywood Mom's Mystery
as 'Theresa Shoe'.
Sun, Aug 08 2004
Poster of Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie
Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie
Elizabeth Peña was
44 in Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie
as 'Paran Dul (voice)'.
Tue, Jul 13 2004
Poster of Ten Tiny Love Stories
Ten Tiny Love Stories
Elizabeth Peña was
42 in Ten Tiny Love Stories
Sat, Aug 10 2002
Poster of Zig Zag
Zig Zag
Elizabeth Peña was
42 in Zig Zag
as 'Ms. Tate'.
Fri, Jun 14 2002
Poster of Impostor
Impostor
Elizabeth Peña was
42 in Impostor
as 'Midwife (as Elizabeth Pena)'.
Mon, Dec 03 2001
Poster of On the Borderline
On the Borderline
Elizabeth Peña was
42 in On the Borderline
as 'Connie'.
Tue, Oct 23 2001
Poster of Things Behind the Sun
Things Behind the Sun
Elizabeth Peña was
42 in Things Behind the Sun
as 'Carmen'.
Fri, Oct 12 2001
Poster of Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup
Elizabeth Peña was
41 in Tortilla Soup
as 'Leticia Narnjo'.
Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Seven Girlfriends
Seven Girlfriends
Elizabeth Peña was
40 in Seven Girlfriends
as 'Martha'.
Fri, Apr 21 2000
Poster of Border Line
Border Line
Elizabeth Peña was
39 in Border Line
as 'Maria Rodriguez'.
Mon, Feb 22 1999
Poster of Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within
Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within
Elizabeth Peña was
39 in Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within
as 'Rosario Ames'.
Sun, Nov 29 1998
Poster of Strangeland
Strangeland
Elizabeth Peña was
39 in Strangeland
as 'Toni Gage'.
Fri, Oct 02 1998
Poster of Rush Hour
Rush Hour
Elizabeth Peña was
38 in Rush Hour
as 'Johnson'.
Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of The Pass
The Pass
Elizabeth Peña was
38 in The Pass
as 'Zeena'.
Thu, May 07 1998
Poster of The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War
Elizabeth Peña was
38 in The Second Civil War
as 'Christina Fernandez'.
Thu, Dec 04 1997
Poster of Contagious
Contagious
Elizabeth Peña was
37 in Contagious
as 'Det. Luisa Rojas'.
Wed, Jan 22 1997
Poster of Lone Star
Lone Star
Elizabeth Peña was
36 in Lone Star
as 'Pilar'.
Fri, Jun 21 1996
Poster of It Came from Outer Space II
It Came from Outer Space II
Elizabeth Peña was
36 in It Came from Outer Space II
as 'Ellen Fields'.
Sun, Dec 31 1995
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Elizabeth Peña was
36 in The Invaders
as 'Ellen Garza'.
Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Elizabeth Peña was
35 in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
as 'Kate Haley'.
Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of Across the Moon
Across the Moon
Elizabeth Peña was
35 in Across the Moon
as 'Carmen'.
Tue, Mar 28 1995
Poster of Roommates
Roommates
Elizabeth Peña was
34 in Roommates
as 'Lisa'.
Mon, May 30 1994
Poster of Dead Funny
Dead Funny
Elizabeth Peña was
34 in Dead Funny
as 'Viv Saunders'.
Sat, May 21 1994
Poster of The Waterdance
The Waterdance
Elizabeth Peña was
32 in The Waterdance
as 'Rosa'.
Wed, May 13 1992
Poster of Fugitive Among Us
Fugitive Among Us
Elizabeth Peña was
32 in Fugitive Among Us
as 'Flo Martin'.
Tue, Feb 04 1992
Poster of Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
Elizabeth Peña was
31 in Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 01 1990
Poster of Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder
Elizabeth Peña was
31 in Jacob's Ladder
as 'Jezzie'.
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Blue Steel
Blue Steel
Elizabeth Peña was
30 in Blue Steel
as 'Tracy Perez'.
Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal
Elizabeth Peña was
29 in Shannon's Deal
as 'Lucy Acosta'.
Sun, Jun 04 1989
Poster of Vibes
Vibes
Elizabeth Peña was
28 in Vibes
as 'Consuelo'.
Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of *batteries not included
*batteries not included
Elizabeth Peña was
28 in *batteries not included
as 'Marisa Esteval'.
Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of La Bamba
La Bamba
Elizabeth Peña was
27 in La Bamba
as 'Rosie Morales'.
Fri, Jul 24 1987
Poster of Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Elizabeth Peña was
26 in Down and Out in Beverly Hills
as 'Carmen'.
Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of Crossover Dreams
Crossover Dreams
Elizabeth Peña was
25 in Crossover Dreams
as 'Liz Garcia'.
Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of They All Laughed
They All Laughed
Elizabeth Peña was
22 in They All Laughed
as 'Rita'.
Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Times Square
Times Square
Elizabeth Peña was
21 in Times Square
as 'Disco Hostess'.
Fri, Oct 17 1980
Poster of El Super
El Super
Elizabeth Peña was
19 in El Super
as 'Aurelita'.
Sat, Apr 28 1979

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 Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Elizabeth Peña was
51+ in Charlie's Angels
as 'Warden Gloria Galvez'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Elizabeth Peña was
50+ in Modern Family
as 'Pilar Ramírez'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Elizabeth Peña was
46+ in Ghost Whisperer
as 'Marla'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Elizabeth Peña was
45+ in American Dad!
as 'Store Owner (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Numb3rs
Numb3rs
Elizabeth Peña was
45+ in Numb3rs
as 'Sonya Benavides'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Maya & Miguel
Maya & Miguel
Elizabeth Peña was
45+ in Maya & Miguel
as 'Rosa Santos (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2004
Poster of Justice League Unlimited
Justice League Unlimited
Elizabeth Peña was
44+ in Justice League Unlimited
as 'Paran-Dul (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Elizabeth Peña was
44+ in NCIS
as 'Lina Reyes'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Elizabeth Peña was
43+ in Without a Trace
as 'Rosie Diaz'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Elizabeth Peña was
43+ in CSI: Miami
as 'Mercedes Escalante'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
Elizabeth Peña was
42+ in Justice League
as 'Paran Dul (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Elizabeth Peña was
41+ in Boston Public
as 'Superintendent Elizabeth Vasquez'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Resurrection Blvd.
Resurrection Blvd.
Elizabeth Peña was
40+ in Resurrection Blvd.
as 'Beatrice 'Bibi' Corrales'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 26 2000
Poster of Dellaventura
Dellaventura
Elizabeth Peña was
38+ in Dellaventura
as 'Simone'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1997
Poster of The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War
Elizabeth Peña was
37+ in The Second Civil War
as 'Christina'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 15 1997
Poster of Two
Two
Elizabeth Peña was
36+ in Two
as 'Elizabeth Gaitan'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1996
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Elizabeth Peña was
36+ in The Invaders
as 'Ellen Garza'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Elizabeth Peña was
35+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Dr. Jennifer Martinez'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Elizabeth Peña was
30+ in Dream On
as 'Debra'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal
Elizabeth Peña was
30+ in Shannon's Deal
as 'Lucy Acosta'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 16 1990
Poster of Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
Elizabeth Peña was
30+ in Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
as 'Mika Camarena'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of I Married Dora
I Married Dora
Elizabeth Peña was
27+ in I Married Dora
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Elizabeth Peña was
26+ in L.A. Law
as 'Jinx Baldasseri'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Tough Cookies
Tough Cookies
Elizabeth Peña was
26+ in Tough Cookies
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 05 1986
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Elizabeth Peña was
22+ in Cagney & Lacey
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Elizabeth Peña was
22+ in T. J. Hooker
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Elizabeth Peña was
21+ in Hill Street Blues
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981