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Elizabeth Peña

Bio: Elizabeth Peña (September 23, 1959 - 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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of Grandma
Grandma
Elizabeth Peña would have been no older than 55 in Grandma as 'Carla'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 2015
Poster of Plush
Plush
Elizabeth Peña was 53 in Plush as 'Dr. Lopez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2013
Poster of Blaze You Out
Blaze You Out
Elizabeth Peña was 53 in Blaze You Out as 'Dona'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 2013
Poster of In the Dark
In the Dark
Elizabeth Peña was 53 in In the Dark as 'Dr. Weinette'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 2013
Poster of The Perfect Family
The Perfect Family
Elizabeth Peña was 51 in The Perfect Family as 'Christina Rayes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 2011
Poster of Down for Life
Down for Life
Elizabeth Peña was 51 in Down for Life as 'Mrs. Castro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of Mother and Child
Mother and Child
Elizabeth Peña was 50 in Mother and Child as 'Lawyer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of A Single Woman
A Single Woman
Elizabeth Peña was 48 in A Single Woman as 'Storyteller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 2008
Poster of Racing for Time
Racing for Time
Elizabeth Peña was 48 in Racing for Time as 'Flores'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 2008
Poster of Love Comes Lately
Love Comes Lately
Elizabeth Peña was 47 in Love Comes Lately as 'Esperanza'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of Adrift in Manhattan
Adrift in Manhattan
Elizabeth Peña was 47 in Adrift in Manhattan as 'Isabel Parades'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 10 2007
Poster of Sueno
Sueno
Elizabeth Peña was 46 in Sueno as 'Mirabela'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of Keep Your Distance
Keep Your Distance
Elizabeth Peña was 45 in Keep Your Distance as 'Holly'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of Transamerica
Transamerica
Elizabeth Peña was 45 in Transamerica as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of The Incredibles
The Incredibles
Elizabeth Peña was 45 in The Incredibles as 'Mirage (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 2004
Poster of Suburban Madness
Suburban Madness
Elizabeth Peña was 45 in Suburban Madness as 'Clara Harris'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 2004
Poster of Ten Tiny Love Stories
Ten Tiny Love Stories
Elizabeth Peña was 42 in Ten Tiny Love Stories
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 2002
Poster of Zig Zag
Zig Zag
Elizabeth Peña was 42 in Zig Zag as 'Ms. Tate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2002
Poster of Impostor
Impostor
Elizabeth Peña was 42 in Impostor as 'Midwife (as Elizabeth Pena)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 2001
Poster of On the Borderline
On the Borderline
Elizabeth Peña was 42 in On the Borderline as 'Connie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2001
Poster of Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup
Elizabeth Peña was 41 in Tortilla Soup as 'Leticia Narnjo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Seven Girlfriends
Seven Girlfriends
Elizabeth Peña was 40 in Seven Girlfriends as 'Martha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 2000
Poster of Border Line
Border Line
Elizabeth Peña was 39 in Border Line as 'Maria Rodriguez'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1998
Poster of Strangeland
Strangeland
Elizabeth Peña was 39 in Strangeland as 'Toni Gage'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1998
Poster of Rush Hour
Rush Hour
Elizabeth Peña was 38 in Rush Hour as 'Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of The Pass
The Pass
Elizabeth Peña was 38 in The Pass as 'Zeena'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1997
Poster of Contagious
Contagious
Elizabeth Peña was 37 in Contagious as 'Det. Luisa Rojas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1997
Poster of Lone Star
Lone Star
Elizabeth Peña was 36 in Lone Star as 'Pilar'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1995
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Elizabeth Peña was 36 in The Invaders as 'Ellen Garza'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of Across the Moon
Across the Moon
Elizabeth Peña was 35 in Across the Moon as 'Carmen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1995
Poster of Roommates
Roommates
Elizabeth Peña was 34 in Roommates as 'Lisa'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 30 1994
Poster of Dead Funny
Dead Funny
Elizabeth Peña was 34 in Dead Funny as 'Viv Saunders'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1994
Poster of The Waterdance
The Waterdance
Elizabeth Peña was 32 in The Waterdance as 'Rosa'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1992
Poster of Fugitive Among Us
Fugitive Among Us
Elizabeth Peña was 32 in Fugitive Among Us as 'Flo Martin'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1990
Poster of Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder
Elizabeth Peña was 31 in Jacob's Ladder as 'Jezzie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Blue Steel
Blue Steel
Elizabeth Peña was 30 in Blue Steel as 'Tracy Perez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal
Elizabeth Peña was 29 in Shannon's Deal as 'Lucy Acosta'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1989
Poster of Vibes
Vibes
Elizabeth Peña was 28 in Vibes as 'Consuelo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of *batteries not included
*batteries not included
Elizabeth Peña was 28 in *batteries not included as 'Marisa Esteval'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of La Bamba
La Bamba
Elizabeth Peña was 27 in La Bamba as 'Rosie Morales'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of Crossover Dreams
Crossover Dreams
Elizabeth Peña was 25 in Crossover Dreams as 'Liz Garcia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of They All Laughed
They All Laughed
Elizabeth Peña was 22 in They All Laughed as 'Rita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Times Square
Times Square
Elizabeth Peña was 21 in Times Square as 'Disco Hostess'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1980
Poster of El Super
El Super
Elizabeth Peña was 19 in El Super as 'Aurelita'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Elizabeth Peña was 50+ in Modern Family as 'Pilar Ramírez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Elizabeth Peña was 46+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Marla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Elizabeth Peña was 45+ in American Dad! as 'Store Owner (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Numb3rs
Numb3rs
Elizabeth Peña was 45+ in Numb3rs as 'Sonya Benavides'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Maya & Miguel
Maya & Miguel
Elizabeth Peña was 45+ in Maya & Miguel as 'Rosa Santos (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Elizabeth Peña was 44+ in NCIS as 'Lina Reyes'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Elizabeth Peña was 43+ in CSI: Miami as 'Mercedes Escalante'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
Elizabeth Peña was 42+ in Justice League as 'Paran Dul (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Elizabeth Peña was 41+ in Boston Public as 'Superintendent Elizabeth Vasquez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Resurrection Blvd.
Resurrection Blvd.
Elizabeth Peña was 40+ in Resurrection Blvd. as 'Beatrice 'Bibi' Corrales'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 26 2000
Poster of Dellaventura
Dellaventura
Elizabeth Peña was 38+ in Dellaventura as 'Simone'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 15 1997
Poster of Two
Two
Elizabeth Peña was 36+ in Two as 'Elizabeth Gaitan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1996
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Elizabeth Peña was 36+ in The Invaders as 'Ellen Garza'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Elizabeth Peña was 30+ in Dream On as 'Debra'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of I Married Dora
I Married Dora
Elizabeth Peña was 27+ in I Married Dora
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Tough Cookies
Tough Cookies
Elizabeth Peña was 26+ in Tough Cookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 05 1986
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Elizabeth Peña was 22+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Elizabeth Peña was 22+ in T. J. Hooker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Elizabeth Peña was 21+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981