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Contents 1 Biography 2 Roles 2.1 Starring Roles 2.2 Guest Starring Roles 2.3 Specials and Made-for-TV Movies 2.4 Talk, News and Game Show Appearances 2.5 Notable Film Roles 3 Memorable Moments 4 Awards and Accolades 4.1 IVy Awards 4.2 Emmys 4.3 Golden Globes TV 4.4 ALMA TV Awards, USA 4.5 NCLR Bravo TV Awards, USA 4.6 Other Awards 5 Trivia

[edit] Biography

Edward James Olmos was born on the 24th February, 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)

[edit] Roles

[edit] Starring Roles

Series	Role	Year(s)	Season(s)
Miami Vice	Martin Castillo	1984–1989	1	2	3	4	5
American Family	Martin Castillo	2002	1
Battlestar Galactica (2003)	William Adama	2003–2009	1	2	3	4

[edit] Guest Starring Roles

[edit] Specials and Made-for-TV Movies

[edit] Talk, News and Game Show Appearances

[edit] Notable Film Roles

• Gaff Blade Runner (film) (1982)

[edit] Memorable Moments

[edit] Awards and Accolades

[edit] IVy Awards

(1 Nomination)

• Nominated: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2005-06)

Battlestar Galactica

[edit] Emmys

(3 Nominations/1 Win)

• Won: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (1984-85)

Miami Vice

• Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (1985-86)

Miami Vice

• Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special (1994-95)

The Burning Season

[edit] Golden Globes TV

(3 Nominations/2 Wins)

• Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1985)

Miami Vice

• Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1994)

The Burning Season

• Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1988)

Miami Vice

[edit] ALMA TV Awards, USA

(4 Nominations/2 Wins)

• Won: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series in a Crossover Role (1997)

12 Angry Men

• Won: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series in a Crossover Role (1998)

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

• Nominated: Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Made for Television Movie or Miniseries (2001)

The Judge

[edit] NCLR Bravo TV Awards, USA

(2 Nominations/1 Win)

• Won: Outstanding Individual Performance in Made for Television Movie or Mini-Series (1996)

Dead Man's Walk

• Nominated: Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Variety or Music Series/Special (1996)

Latino Laugh Festival

[edit] Other Awards

• Academy Awards
  • Nominated: Best Actor in a Leading Role (1988) - Stand and Deliver

• Golden Globes Film
  • Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (1988) - Stand and Deliver

• Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Motion Picture Star

• ALMA Film Awards, USA
  • Won: Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film (1997) - Selena

• 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)

[edit] Trivia