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Edward James Olmos
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Edward James Olmos | |
Birth name | Edward James Olmos |
Born | February 24, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA |
Sometimes credited as | Edward Olmos, Edward J. Olmos, Edward Jamesl Olmos |
Notable Roles | William Adama in Battlestar Galactica
Lieutenant Martin Castillo in Miami Vice |
Notable Episodes | |
Awards | 1 Emmy 2 TV Golden Globes 5 ALMA TV Awards, USA 1 NCLR Bravo TV Award, USA Other Awards: Motion Picture Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; 1 ALMA Film Award, USA; 1 Arizona International Film Festival Independent Film Award, USA; 1 Huelva Latin American Film Festival Prize of the City of Huelva; 1 Independent Spirit Award, USA; 1 Lone Star Film Award; 1 NCLR Bravo Film Award, USA; 1 Taos Talking Picture Cineaste Award, USA; 1 Women in Film Crystal Humanitarian Award |
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Biography
Edward James Olmos was born on the February 24, 1947 in East Los Angeles, California. During the 1960's Olmos was lead vocals in the band Pacific Ocean, before moving to acting, getting his big break in Zoot Suit (stage) and eventually directing American Me (film).
Roles
Starring Roles
Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | ||||
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Miami Vice | Martin Castillo | 1984–1989 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
American Family | Jess Gonzalez | 2002–2004 | 1 | 2 | |||
Battlestar Galactica | William Adama | 2003–2009 | M | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Dexter | James Gellar | 2011 | 6 |
Guest Starring Roles
Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
---|---|---|---|
Cannon (credited as Edward Olmos) |
4x06 - The Exchange | October 23, 1974 | |
Kojak (credited as Edward Olmos) |
Paco | 3x14 - How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars | December 21, 1975 |
Police Woman (credited as Edward Olmos) |
Hawkins | 3x05 - Sarah Who? | October 26, 1976 |
Starsky & Hutch (credited as Edward Jamesl Olmos) |
Julio Gutierez | 2x15 - The Psychic | January 15, 1977 |
Hawaii Five-O | Dancer | 9x15 - Ready, Aim..... | January 20, 1977 |
CHiPs | Henry | 1x22 - Flashback! | April 1, 1978 |
Hill Street Blues | Joe Gustimonte | 2x12 - Of Mouse and Man | February 11, 1982 |
Hill Street Blues | Joe Gustimonte | 2x13 - Zen and the Art of Law Enforcement | February 18, 1982 |
Hill Street Blues | Judge Cruz | 4x16 - Parting Is Such Sweep Sorrow | February 16, 1984 |
Touched by an Angel | Col. Victor Walls | 4x19 - God and Country | March 15, 1998 |
The West Wing | Mendoza | 1x09 - The Short List | November 24, 1999 |
The West Wing | Roberto Mendoza | 1x15 - Celestial Navigation | February 16, 2000 |
CSI: NY | Luther Devarro | 7x04 - Sangre Por Sangre | October 15, 2010 |
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Robert Gonzales | 2x14 - Love in the Time of Hydra | March 24, 2015 |
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Robert Gonzales | 2x15 - One Door Closes | March 31, 2015 |
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Robert Gonzales | 2x16 - Afterlife | April 7, 2015 |
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Robert Gonzales | 2x19 - The Dirty Half Dozen | April 28, 2015 |
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Robert Gonzales | 2x20 - Scars | May 5, 2015 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
---|---|---|---|
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | Det. Anthony Piscotti | February 1, 1998 | ABC Sunday Night Movie |
Razor | William Adama | November 24, 2007 | Battlestar Galactica |
The Plan | William Adama | October 27, 2009 | Battlestar Galactica |
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Director
Episodes Directed
Series | Episode | Airdate | Credit |
---|---|---|---|
Miami Vice | 2x08 - Bushido | November 22, 1985 | |
Battlestar Galactica | 1x09 - Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down | December 13, 2004 | |
Battlestar Galactica | 3x13 - Taking a Break from All Your Worries | January 28, 2007 | |
Battlestar Galactica | 4x04 - Escape Velocity | April 25, 2008 | |
Battlestar Galactica | 4x18 - Islanded in a Stream of Stars | March 6, 2009 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies Directed
Title | Credit | Airdate | Series/Banner |
---|---|---|---|
The Plan | October 27, 2009 | Battlestar Galactica |
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
IVy Awards
- Nominated: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2005-06)
Primetime Emmy Awards
(1 Win in 3 Nominations)
- Won: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (1985)
- Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (1986)
- Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special (1995)
- The Burning Season
Golden Globe Awards
(2 Wins in 4 Nominations)
- Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1986)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1989)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (1989) - Stand and Deliver
- Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1995)
- The Burning Season
ALMA Awards
(6 Wins in 10 Nominations)
- Won: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series in a Crossover Role (1998)
- 12 Angry Men
- Won: Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film (1998) - Selena
- Won: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series in a Crossover Role (1999)
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
- Won: Outstanding Director - Television Series, Mini-Series, Television Movie (2007)
- Walkout
- Won: Outstanding Actor - Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie (2007, 2008)
NCLR Bravo TV Awards
(2 Nominations/1 Win)
- Won: Outstanding Individual Performance in Made for Television Movie or Mini-Series (1996)
- Nominated: Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Variety or Music Series/Special (1996)
- Latino Laugh Festival
Academy Awards
- Nominated: Best Actor in a Leading Role (1988) - Stand and Deliver
Other Awards
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Motion Picture Star
- Arizona International Film Festival, USA
- Won: Independent Film Award (1999)
- Huelva Latin American Film Festival, USA
- Won: Prize of the City of Huelva (1998)
- Independent Spirit Awards, USA
- Won: Best Male Lead (1988) - Stand and Deliver
- Lone Star Film Awards, USA
- Won: Best Supporting Actor (1997) - Selena
- NCLR Bravo Film Awards, USA
- Won: Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film (1996) - Caught
- Taos Talking Picture Festival, USA
- Won: Cineaste Award (1996)
- Women in Film Crystal Awards, USA
- Won: Humanitarian Award (1989)
Trivia
- Was married to Kaija Keel, daughter of Howard Keel with whom he has two children, Bodie and Mico, before divorcing in 1992
- Was married to Lorraine Bracco in 1994. She filed for divorce in January 2002 after five years of separation.
- Had a long term relationship with Lymari Nadal. They married in 2002, separating in 2013.
- Has four adopted children: Daniela, Michael, Brandon, and Tamiko