Edward James Olmos

Did You Know?

• His role in 'Stand And Deliver' in 1992 earned him an Academy Award nomination for best actor.
• Olmos is a strong activist for many causes. His main concerns are the needs and rights of children. He makes more than 150 public appearances yearly in juvenile halls, detention centers and schools trying to reach at-risk kids. His message is that we all have a choice, stressing educaton and the risks of gang life.
• His words were actions during the 1992 L.A. riots, as he entered the thick of the riots with his broom being calm and reasonable.
• He married Lorraine Bracco in 1994. They divorced in 2002.

Actor Credits

1. Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)
2. Battlestar Galactica: Season Three (2008)
3. Battlestar Galactica: Razor (2007)
4. Miami Vice: Season Three (2007)
5. Miami Vice: Season Five (2007)
6. Gun: Richochet / An Article Of Faith (2006)
7. Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.5 (2006)
8. Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.0 (2005)
9. Battlestar Galactica: Season One (2005)
10. Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries (2004)
11. American Family: The Complete First Season (2003)
12. In The Time Of The Butterflies (2001)
13. Gossip (2000)
14. The Road To El Dorado (2000)
15. The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000)
16. The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998)
17. The Wall (1998)
18. The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three (1998)
19. Hollywood Confidential (1997)
20. 12 Angry Men (1997)
21. The Disappearance Of Garcia Lorca (1997)
22. Selena (1997)
23. Caught (1996)
24. The Limbic Region (1996)
25. Dead Man's Walk (1996)
26. Slave Of Dreams (1995)
27. Mirage (1995)
28. My Family, Mi Familia (1995)
29. The Burning Season (1994)
30. Menendez: A Killing In Beverly Hills (1994)
31. A Million To Juan (1994)
32. Roosters (1993)
33. American Me (1992)
34. Talent For The Game (1991)
35. Triumph Of The Spirit (1989)
36. Stand And Deliver (1988)
37. Saving Grace (1986)
38. The Ballad Of Gregorio Cortez (1983)
39. Blade Runner (1982)
40. Zoot Suit (1981)
41. 300 Miles For Stephanie (1981)
42. Wolfen (1981)
43. Alambrista! (1977)
44. Battlestar Galactica: Season Four

Director Credits