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Pepe Serna

Bio: Durable Mexican-American actor Pepe Serna has appeared in more than 100 feature films and 300 television shows, but is most recognized for his gritty support performances in a variety of motion pictures, including Scarface (1983) as Al Pacino's ill-fated cocaine partner, as well as the western Silverado (1985) with Kevin Costner, the crime yarn The Rookie (1990) starring Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen, and the drama American Me (1992) starring Edward James Olmos. In a career surpassing five decades, Pepe's characters have played on both sides of the law -- from drug peddlers to sheriffs
Born: Sun, Jul 23 1944
Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Pepe Serna is 80 years old
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Poster of Say a Little Prayer
Say a Little Prayer
Pepe Serna was 80 in Say a Little Prayer
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 2024
Poster of Moe
Moe
Pepe Serna was 78 in Moe
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 2023
Poster of Flamin' Hot
Flamin' Hot
Pepe Serna was 78 in Flamin' Hot as 'Abuelito'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2023
Poster of Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone
Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone
Pepe Serna was 77 in Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone as 'Rancher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 2022
Poster of The Planters
The Planters
Pepe Serna was 75 in The Planters as 'Jesús'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 23 2019
Poster of The Margarita Man
The Margarita Man
Pepe Serna was 75 in The Margarita Man as 'Jose Martinez'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 2019
Poster of From the Dead
From the Dead
Pepe Serna was 74 in From the Dead as 'Rodrigo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of Flavor of Life
Flavor of Life
Pepe Serna was 74 in Flavor of Life
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2019
Poster of Downsizing
Downsizing
Pepe Serna was 73 in Downsizing as 'Señor Cárdenas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2017
Poster of Lowriders
Lowriders
Pepe Serna was 72 in Lowriders as 'Pepe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of Monday Nights at Seven
Monday Nights at Seven
Pepe Serna was 72 in Monday Nights at Seven as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2016
Poster of Under Water: Dive Deep
Under Water: Dive Deep
Pepe Serna was 72 in Under Water: Dive Deep as 'Lil' Big Me'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Restored Me
Restored Me
Pepe Serna was 72 in Restored Me as 'Manny'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2016
Poster of Superpowerless
Superpowerless
Pepe Serna was 72 in Superpowerless as 'Dr. George Holst'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 24 2016
Poster of Kill or Be Killed
Kill or Be Killed
Pepe Serna was 71 in Kill or Be Killed as 'Rudy Goebel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 2016
Poster of Road to Juarez
Road to Juarez
Pepe Serna was 70 in Road to Juarez as 'Fortunato'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 2015
Poster of Ana Maria in Novela Land
Ana Maria in Novela Land
Pepe Serna was 70 in Ana Maria in Novela Land as 'Father Miguel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2015
Poster of Cake
Cake
Pepe Serna was 70 in Cake as 'Nuncio'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 2014
Poster of Man from Reno
Man from Reno
Pepe Serna was 69 in Man from Reno as 'Paul Del Moral'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 2014
Poster of The Black Dahlia
The Black Dahlia
Pepe Serna was 62 in The Black Dahlia as 'Tomas Dos Santos'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of Big Dreams Little Tokyo
Big Dreams Little Tokyo
Pepe Serna was 61 in Big Dreams Little Tokyo as 'Mr. Gonzalez'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Latin Dragon
Latin Dragon
Pepe Serna was 60 in Latin Dragon as 'Hector Sanchez'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of Exposed
Exposed
Pepe Serna was 59 in Exposed as 'Raoul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2003
Poster of Deadly Swarm
Deadly Swarm
Pepe Serna was 59 in Deadly Swarm as 'Commandante Alvarez'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 2003
Poster of Along for the Ride
Along for the Ride
Pepe Serna was 56 in Along for the Ride as 'Dr. Sanchez'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 2001
Poster of Daybreak
Daybreak
Pepe Serna was 56 in Daybreak as 'Herman Ortiz'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 2000
Poster of The Princess and the Barrio Boy
The Princess and the Barrio Boy
Pepe Serna was 56 in The Princess and the Barrio Boy as 'Bum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2000
Poster of Bread and Roses
Bread and Roses
Pepe Serna was 56 in Bread and Roses as 'Restaurateur'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 2000
Poster of Picking Up the Pieces
Picking Up the Pieces
Pepe Serna was 55 in Picking Up the Pieces as 'Florencio'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 2000
Poster of The Brave
The Brave
Pepe Serna was 53 in The Brave as 'Alessandro'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1997
Poster of Land of Milk & Honey
Land of Milk & Honey
Pepe Serna was 51 in Land of Milk & Honey as 'Danny'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1995
Poster of In the Flesh
In the Flesh
Pepe Serna was 50 in In the Flesh as 'Harlan Ramirez'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of A Million to Juan
A Million to Juan
Pepe Serna was 49 in A Million to Juan as 'Mr. Ortiz'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1994
Poster of Jonny's Golden Quest
Jonny's Golden Quest
Pepe Serna was 48 in Jonny's Golden Quest as 'Agent Menendez'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1993
Poster of American Me
American Me
Pepe Serna was 47 in American Me as 'Mundo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of Only You
Only You
Pepe Serna was 47 in Only You as 'Dock Official'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Conagher
Conagher
Pepe Serna was 46 in Conagher
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1991
Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Pepe Serna was 46 in The Rookie as 'Lt. Ray Garcia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1990
Poster of Postcards from the Edge
Postcards from the Edge
Pepe Serna was 46 in Postcards from the Edge as 'Raoul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of Bad Jim
Bad Jim
Pepe Serna was 45 in Bad Jim as 'Virgilio Segura'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1990
Poster of The Forgotten
The Forgotten
Pepe Serna was 44 in The Forgotten as 'Sgt. Pepe Gutierrez'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1989
Poster of Break of Dawn
Break of Dawn
Pepe Serna was 44 in Break of Dawn as 'Hector'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1988
Poster of Caddyshack II
Caddyshack II
Pepe Serna was 43 in Caddyshack II as 'Carlos'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1988
Poster of Human Error
Human Error
Pepe Serna was 43 in Human Error
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Three Kings
The Three Kings
Pepe Serna was 43 in The Three Kings as 'Alex Sweetwood'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1987
Poster of Out of Bounds
Out of Bounds
Pepe Serna was 42 in Out of Bounds as 'Murano'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of Streets of Justice
Streets of Justice
Pepe Serna was 41 in Streets of Justice as 'Det. Almos'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 1985
Poster of Fandango
Fandango
Pepe Serna was 40 in Fandango as 'Gas Station Mechanic'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 1985
Poster of Red Dawn
Red Dawn
Pepe Serna was 40 in Red Dawn as 'Aardvark's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
Pepe Serna was 40 in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension as 'Reno Nevada'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of Best Kept Secrets
Best Kept Secrets
Pepe Serna was 39 in Best Kept Secrets as 'Jim Ramos'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1984
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
Pepe Serna was 39 in Scarface as 'Angel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1983
Poster of Deal of the Century
Deal of the Century
Pepe Serna was 39 in Deal of the Century as 'Vardis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1983
Poster of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
Pepe Serna was 39 in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez as 'Romaldo Cortez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of White Water Rebels
White Water Rebels
Pepe Serna was 38 in White Water Rebels as 'Harry Cutter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1983
Poster of Seguin
Seguin
Pepe Serna was 37 in Seguin as 'Manuel Flores'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1982
Poster of Vice Squad
Vice Squad
Pepe Serna was 37 in Vice Squad as 'Pete Mendez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1982
Poster of Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission
Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission
Pepe Serna was 36 in Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission as 'Vito'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 1981
Poster of 300 Miles for Stephanie
300 Miles for Stephanie
Pepe Serna was 36 in 300 Miles for Stephanie as 'Bobby Hernandez'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of Inside Moves
Inside Moves
Pepe Serna was 36 in Inside Moves as 'Herrada'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of Honeysuckle Rose
Honeysuckle Rose
Pepe Serna was 35 in Honeysuckle Rose as 'Rooster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1980
Poster of City in Fear
City in Fear
Pepe Serna was 35 in City in Fear as 'Raymond Zavala'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1980
Poster of The Jerk
The Jerk
Pepe Serna was 35 in The Jerk as 'Punk #1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1979
Poster of The Streets of L.A.
The Streets of L.A.
Pepe Serna was 35 in The Streets of L.A. as 'Sgt. Castro'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 1979
Poster of Walk Proud
Walk Proud
Pepe Serna was 34 in Walk Proud as 'Cesar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1979
Poster of A Force of One
A Force of One
Pepe Serna was 34 in A Force of One as 'Orlando'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1979
Poster of Roots of Blood
Roots of Blood
Pepe Serna was 34 in Roots of Blood as 'Juan'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1979
Poster of Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
Pepe Serna was 33 in Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo as 'Migrant Worker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1977
Poster of Car Wash
Car Wash
Pepe Serna was 32 in Car Wash as 'Chuco'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1976
Poster of The Killer Inside Me
The Killer Inside Me
Pepe Serna was 32 in The Killer Inside Me as 'Johnny Lopez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1976
Poster of Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler
Pepe Serna was 32 in Swashbuckler as 'Street Entertainer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1976
Poster of The Deadly Tower
The Deadly Tower
Pepe Serna was 31 in The Deadly Tower as 'Mano'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 1975
Poster of The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust
Pepe Serna was 30 in The Day of the Locust as 'Miguel'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1975
Poster of The Desperate Miles
The Desperate Miles
Pepe Serna was 30 in The Desperate Miles as 'Ruiz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1975
Poster of The Gun
The Gun
Pepe Serna was 30 in The Gun as 'Natcho'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1974
Poster of The Last Angry Man
The Last Angry Man
Pepe Serna was 29 in The Last Angry Man as 'Charlie Parelli'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 1974
Poster of Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
Pepe Serna was 29 in Miracle on 34th Street as 'Y Leader'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1973
Poster of Group Marriage
Group Marriage
Pepe Serna was 28 in Group Marriage as 'Ramon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1973
Poster of The New Centurions
The New Centurions
Pepe Serna was 28 in The New Centurions as 'Young Mexican Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1972
Poster of Shoot Out
Shoot Out
Pepe Serna was 26 in Shoot Out as 'Pepe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1971
Poster of The Student Nurses
The Student Nurses
Pepe Serna was 26 in The Student Nurses as 'Luis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1970
Poster of Three Years Gone
Three Years Gone
Pepe Serna will be 80+ in Three Years Gone
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 With Love
With Love
Pepe Serna was 77+ in With Love as 'Luis Delgado'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 16 2021
Poster of Dimension 404
Dimension 404
Pepe Serna was 72+ in Dimension 404 as 'Wally Nash'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 2017
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Pepe Serna was 61+ in Criminal Minds as 'Ruben Garcia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Kingpin
Kingpin
Pepe Serna was 58+ in Kingpin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 02 2003
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
Pepe Serna was 57+ in Justice League as 'Shifflet (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 2001
Poster of The Zeta Project
The Zeta Project
Pepe Serna was 56+ in The Zeta Project
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 27 2001
Poster of The PJs
The PJs
Pepe Serna was 54+ in The PJs as 'Sanchez (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of Jesse
Jesse
Pepe Serna was 54+ in Jesse as 'Pappa Vasquez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1998
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
Pepe Serna was 50+ in Sliders as 'Roberto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Hotel Malibu
Hotel Malibu
Pepe Serna was 50+ in Hotel Malibu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 1994
Poster of Second Chances
Second Chances
Pepe Serna was 49+ in Second Chances as 'Salvador Lopez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 25 1993
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Pepe Serna was 49+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Capt. Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Dudley
Dudley
Pepe Serna was 48+ in Dudley as 'Santana'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 16 1993
Poster of DEA
DEA
Pepe Serna was 46+ in DEA
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 07 1990
Poster of Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Pepe Serna was 44+ in Quantum Leap as 'Manuel Vega'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989
Poster of The Fortunate Pilgrim
The Fortunate Pilgrim
Pepe Serna was 43+ in The Fortunate Pilgrim as 'John Colucci'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 1988
Poster of A Year in the Life
A Year in the Life
Pepe Serna was 43+ in A Year in the Life as 'Carlos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of Hell Town
Hell Town
Pepe Serna was 41+ in Hell Town as 'Enrique'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1985
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Pepe Serna was 40+ in Hunter as 'Roberto Sanchez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Pepe Serna was 40+ in Miami Vice as ', Zabado'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Pepe Serna was 39+ in Scarecrow and Mrs. King
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Pepe Serna was 38+ in The A-Team as 'Tómas Jefferson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Pepe Serna was 38+ in Knight Rider as 'Lupo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Pepe Serna was 37+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Pepe Serna was 37+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Frank Fierro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Pepe Serna was 37+ in Simon & Simon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
Pepe Serna was 36+ in The Greatest American Hero
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 1981
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Pepe Serna was 36+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase
Pepe Serna was 34+ in The Paper Chase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Lou Grant
Lou Grant
Pepe Serna was 33+ in Lou Grant
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Pepe Serna was 33+ in CHiPs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Rafferty
Rafferty
Pepe Serna was 33+ in Rafferty
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of Bronk
Bronk
Pepe Serna was 30+ in Bronk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Pepe Serna was 30+ in Barney Miller as 'Julio Rodriguez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Pepe Serna was 30+ in Baretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Pepe Serna was 30+ in The Rockford Files as 'Ray Ochoa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Pepe Serna was 29+ in Kojak as 'Enorio Patias, Rudy Diaz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Pepe Serna was 28+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
Pepe Serna was 28+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Pepe Serna was 28+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Pepe Serna was 27+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Pepe Serna was 24+ in Adam-12 as 'Roger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Pepe Serna was 23+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967