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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 78 years old

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One Fast Move

Edward James Olmos was 77 in One Fast Move as 'Abel'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 2024

Outlaw Posse

Edward James Olmos was 77 in Outlaw Posse as 'Ossie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2024

Chasing Wonders

Edward James Olmos was 74 in Chasing Wonders

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 2021

The Blade Runner Phenomenon

Edward James Olmos was 74 in The Blade Runner Phenomenon as 'Self - Actor (Gaff)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 27 2021

Walking with Herb

Edward James Olmos was 74 in Walking with Herb as 'Joe Amable-Amo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 2021

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

Edward James Olmos was 73 in The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 10 2020

Space Songs: Through the Distance

Edward James Olmos was 73 in Space Songs: Through the Distance as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 2020

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Edward James Olmos was 72 in Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2019

Imprisoned

Edward James Olmos was 72 in Imprisoned as 'Hospicio'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2019

The Devil Has a Name

Edward James Olmos was 72 in The Devil Has a Name as 'Santiago'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 2019

Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire

Edward James Olmos was 72 in Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2019

Windows on the World

Edward James Olmos was 72 in Windows on the World as 'Balthazar'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 2019

A Dog's Way Home

Edward James Olmos was 71 in A Dog's Way Home as 'Axel'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 2019

The Eyes of Martin Castillo

Edward James Olmos was 71 in The Eyes of Martin Castillo as 'Martin Castillo (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 20 2018

Every Night's a Saturday Night

Edward James Olmos was 71 in Every Night's a Saturday Night as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 2018

Coco

Edward James Olmos was 70 in Coco as 'Chicharrón (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2017

Blade Runner 2049

Edward James Olmos was 70 in Blade Runner 2049 as 'Gaff'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 2017

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

Edward James Olmos was 70 in Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 as 'Gaff (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 2017

LA 92

Edward James Olmos was 70 in LA 92 as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2017

L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later

Edward James Olmos was 70 in L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 18 2017

Monday Nights at Seven

Edward James Olmos was 69 in Monday Nights at Seven as 'Charlie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2016

Americano

Edward James Olmos was 68 in Americano as 'Gayo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 2016

Unity

Edward James Olmos was 68 in Unity as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 2015

Exile Nation: The Plastic People

Edward James Olmos was 67 in Exile Nation: The Plastic People as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2014

Journey of a Female Comic

Edward James Olmos was 67 in Journey of a Female Comic

Movie Released: Fri, May 16 2014

Agave is Life

Edward James Olmos was 67 in Agave is Life as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2014

Go for Sisters

Edward James Olmos was 66 in Go for Sisters as 'Freddy Suárez'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2013

2 Guns

Edward James Olmos was 66 in 2 Guns as 'Papi Greco'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2013

Filly Brown

Edward James Olmos was 66 in Filly Brown as 'Leandro'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2013

A Bridge Apart

Edward James Olmos was 65 in A Bridge Apart as '(Voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013

America

Edward James Olmos was 64 in America as 'Mr. Irving'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 2011

The Green Hornet

Edward James Olmos was 63 in The Green Hornet as 'Michael Axford'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 2011

I'm Still Here

Edward James Olmos was 63 in I'm Still Here as 'Edward James Olmos'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2010

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

Edward James Olmos was 62 in Battlestar Galactica: The Plan as 'Commander William Adama'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 2009

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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 2009

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Edward James Olmos was 61 in Beverly Hills Chihuahua as 'Diablo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2008

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Edward James Olmos was 60 in Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2007

Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling

Edward James Olmos was 60 in Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 2007

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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 2007

Battlestar Galactica: Razor

Edward James Olmos was 60 in Battlestar Galactica: Razor as 'Admiral William Adama'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 12 2007

Splinter

Edward James Olmos was 59 in Splinter as 'Captain garcia'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 2006

Walkout

Edward James Olmos was 59 in Walkout as 'Julian Nava'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 2006

Recycled Life

Edward James Olmos was 58 in Recycled Life as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

La Cerca

Edward James Olmos was 58 in La Cerca as 'Narrator / Old Niño'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 04 2005

In the Time of the Butterflies

Edward James Olmos was 54 in In the Time of the Butterflies as 'Rafael Leónidas Trujillo'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 2001

The Judge

Edward James Olmos was 54 in The Judge as 'Judge Armando Acosta'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 06 2001

The Princess and the Barrio Boy

Edward James Olmos was 53 in The Princess and the Barrio Boy as 'Nestor Garcia'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2000

Gossip

Edward James Olmos was 53 in Gossip as 'Detective Curtis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 2000

The Road to El Dorado

Edward James Olmos was 53 in The Road to El Dorado as 'Chief (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000

The Unfinished Journey

Edward James Olmos was 52 in The Unfinished Journey as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1999

Bonanno: A Godfather's Story

Edward James Olmos was 52 in Bonanno: A Godfather's Story as 'Gaspar DiGregario (Young)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 1999

Zapatista

Edward James Olmos was 51 in Zapatista as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

The Wall

Edward James Olmos was 51 in The Wall as 'Col. Holst (segment "The Pencil Holder")'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 24 1998

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Edward James Olmos was 50 in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as 'Det. Anthony Piscotti'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1998

The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit

Edward James Olmos was 50 in The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit as 'Vamanos'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1998

The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca

Edward James Olmos was 50 in The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca as 'Roberto Lozano'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1997

12 Angry Men

Edward James Olmos was 50 in 12 Angry Men as 'Juror 11'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 17 1997

Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika

Edward James Olmos was 50 in Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika as 'Self - Actor, Director, Latino-Activist'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 1997

Hollywood Confidential

Edward James Olmos was 50 in Hollywood Confidential as 'Stan Navarro, Sr.'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 1997

Gun

Edward James Olmos was 50 in Gun as 'Father Santos'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1997

Selena Remembered

Edward James Olmos was 50 in Selena Remembered as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1997

Selena

Edward James Olmos was 50 in Selena as 'Abraham Quintanilla'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1997

Death in Granada

Edward James Olmos was 49 in Death in Granada

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1996

The Limbic Region

Edward James Olmos was 49 in The Limbic Region as 'Lucca'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1996

Caught

Edward James Olmos was 48 in Caught as 'Joe'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1996

Mirage

Edward James Olmos was 48 in Mirage as 'Matteo Juarez'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1995

My Family

Edward James Olmos was 48 in My Family as 'Paco'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1995

Slave of Dreams

Edward James Olmos was 47 in Slave of Dreams

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

The Burning Season

Edward James Olmos was 47 in The Burning Season as 'Wilson Pinheiro'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1994

Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills

Edward James Olmos was 47 in Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills as 'Jose Menendez'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1994

A Million to Juan

Edward James Olmos was 47 in A Million to Juan as 'The Angel'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1994

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

Edward James Olmos was 47 in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues as 'Musician at Barbecue (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1994

Lives in Hazard

Edward James Olmos was 47 in Lives in Hazard as 'self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1994

Roosters

Edward James Olmos was 45 in Roosters as 'Gallo Morales'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993

American Me

Edward James Olmos was 45 in American Me as 'Montoya Santana'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1992

Talent for the Game

Edward James Olmos was 44 in Talent for the Game as 'Virgil Sweet'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1991

Maria's Story

Edward James Olmos was 43 in Maria's Story as 'José Serrano (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1990

The Earth Day Special

Edward James Olmos was 43 in The Earth Day Special as 'Hospital Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990

Triumph of the Spirit

Edward James Olmos was 42 in Triumph of the Spirit as 'Gypsy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989

Miami Vice: Freefall

Edward James Olmos was 42 in Miami Vice: Freefall as 'Lieutenant Martin Castillo'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1989

Stand and Deliver

Edward James Olmos was 41 in Stand and Deliver as 'Jaime A. Escalante'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1988

Blue Collar & Buddha

Edward James Olmos was 39 in Blue Collar & Buddha as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1986

Saving Grace

Edward James Olmos was 39 in Saving Grace as 'Ciolino'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1986

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Edward James Olmos was 36 in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez as 'Gregorio Cortez'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983

The Nightingale

Edward James Olmos was 36 in The Nightingale as 'Prime Minister'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1983

Blade Runner

Edward James Olmos was 35 in Blade Runner as 'Gaff'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982

Seguin

Edward James Olmos was 34 in Seguin as 'Gen. Santa Anna'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1982

Zoot Suit

Edward James Olmos was 34 in Zoot Suit as 'El Pachuco'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1981

Wolfen

Edward James Olmos was 34 in Wolfen as 'Eddie Holt'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1981

300 Miles for Stephanie

Edward James Olmos was 33 in 300 Miles for Stephanie as 'Art Vela'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 12 1981

Virus

Edward James Olmos was 33 in Virus as 'Captain Lopez'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1980

Dead Angle

Edward James Olmos was 32 in Dead Angle

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1979

Evening in Byzantium

Edward James Olmos was 31 in Evening in Byzantium as 'Angelo'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1978

Alambrista!

Edward James Olmos was 30 in Alambrista! as '1st Drunk'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1977

Aloha, Bobby and Rose

Edward James Olmos was 28 in Aloha, Bobby and Rose as 'Chicano #1'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 1975

Blue Collar & Buddha

Edward James Olmos will be 78+ in Blue Collar & Buddha

Movie Released: Unreleased

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La Californie !

Edward James Olmos was 76+ in La Californie ! as 'Self - Actor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 01 2023

100 Years of Warner Bros.

Edward James Olmos was 76+ in 100 Years of Warner Bros. as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 25 2023

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Edward James Olmos was 75+ in Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur as 'Molecule Man (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 10 2023

Bless This Mess

Edward James Olmos was 72+ in Bless This Mess as 'Randy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 16 2019

Mayans M.C.

Edward James Olmos was 71+ in Mayans M.C. as 'Felipe Reyes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2018

The Real History of Science Fiction

Edward James Olmos was 67+ in The Real History of Science Fiction as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014

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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013

Portlandia

Edward James Olmos was 63+ in Portlandia as 'Edward James Olmos'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2011

Dave Navarro's Spread

Edward James Olmos was 60+ in Dave Navarro's Spread

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 17 2007

Dexter

Edward James Olmos was 59+ in Dexter as 'James Gellar, '.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006

Eureka

Edward James Olmos was 59+ in Eureka as 'First sled dog'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 18 2006

Battlestar Galactica

Edward James Olmos was 57+ in Battlestar Galactica as 'William Adama, Commander William Adama'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 2004

The Batman

Edward James Olmos was 57+ in The Batman as 'Chief Rojas (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 2004

Battlestar Galactica

Edward James Olmos was 56+ in Battlestar Galactica as 'Commander Adama'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 08 2003

Greetings From Tucson

Edward James Olmos was 55+ in Greetings From Tucson as 'Priest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 2002

George Lopez

Edward James Olmos was 55+ in George Lopez as 'Mr. Vega'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002

American Family

Edward James Olmos was 54+ in American Family as 'Jess Gonzalez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 2002

The Judge

Edward James Olmos was 54+ in The Judge as 'Judge Armando Acosti'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 06 2001

The West Wing

Edward James Olmos was 52+ in The West Wing as 'Roberto Mendoza'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999

Gun

Edward James Olmos was 50+ in Gun as 'Father Santos'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 12 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Edward James Olmos was 49+ in E! True Hollywood Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

Edward James Olmos was 49+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996

Dead Man's Walk

Edward James Olmos was 49+ in Dead Man's Walk as 'Captain Salazar'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 12 1996

500 Nations

Edward James Olmos was 48+ in 500 Nations

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 20 1995

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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995

Touched by an Angel

Edward James Olmos was 47+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Col. Victor Walls'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

The Magic School Bus

Edward James Olmos was 47+ in The Magic School Bus as '(voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1994

The Simpsons

Edward James Olmos was 42+ in The Simpsons as 'Pit Master (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

The Fortunate Pilgrim

Edward James Olmos was 41+ in The Fortunate Pilgrim as 'Frank Corbo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 1988

Miami Vice

Edward James Olmos was 37+ in Miami Vice as 'Martin Castillo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Faerie Tale Theatre

Edward James Olmos was 35+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Prime Minister'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982

Hill Street Blues

Edward James Olmos was 33+ in Hill Street Blues

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981

CHiPs

Edward James Olmos was 30+ in CHiPs

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977

The Fitzpatricks

Edward James Olmos was 30+ in The Fitzpatricks as 'Don Vasquez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977

Starsky & Hutch

Edward James Olmos was 28+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Julio Gutierez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975

The Blue Knight

Edward James Olmos was 28+ in The Blue Knight as 'Clemente (as Ed Olmos)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1975

Police Woman

Edward James Olmos was 27+ in Police Woman

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Kojak

Edward James Olmos was 26+ in Kojak as 'Paco'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

Police Story

Edward James Olmos was 26+ in Police Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973

Cannon

Edward James Olmos was 24+ in Cannon

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971

Hawaii Five-O

Edward James Olmos was 21+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Dancer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968