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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 77 years old

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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Outlaw Posse

Edward James Olmos was

77 in Outlaw Posse

as 'Ossie'.

Fri, Mar 01 2024

Chasing Wonders

Edward James Olmos was

74 in Chasing Wonders

as ''.

Fri, Jun 04 2021

The Blade Runner Phenomenon

Edward James Olmos was

74 in The Blade Runner Phenomenon

as 'Self - Actor (Gaff)'.

Thu, May 27 2021

Walking with Herb

Edward James Olmos was

74 in Walking with Herb

as 'Joe Amable-Amo'.

Fri, Apr 30 2021

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

Edward James Olmos was

73 in The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

as 'Self'.

Sun, May 10 2020

Space Songs: Through the Distance

Edward James Olmos was

73 in Space Songs: Through the Distance

as 'Self'.

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'.

Fri, Sep 13 2019

Imprisoned

Edward James Olmos was

72 in Imprisoned

as 'Hospicio'.

Thu, Sep 12 2019

The Devil Has a Name

Edward James Olmos was

72 in The Devil Has a Name

as 'Santiago'.

Sun, Aug 04 2019

Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire

Edward James Olmos was

72 in Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire

as 'Self'.

Wed, May 01 2019

Windows on the World

Edward James Olmos was

72 in Windows on the World

as 'Balthazar'.

Sun, Apr 28 2019

A Dog's Way Home

Edward James Olmos was

71 in A Dog's Way Home

as 'Axel'.

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)'.

Mon, Aug 20 2018

Every Night's a Saturday Night

Edward James Olmos was

71 in Every Night's a Saturday Night

as 'Self'.

Sat, Apr 28 2018

Coco

Edward James Olmos was

70 in Coco

as 'Chicharrón (voice)'.

Fri, Oct 27 2017

Blade Runner 2049

Edward James Olmos was

70 in Blade Runner 2049

as 'Gaff'.

Wed, Oct 04 2017

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

Edward James Olmos was

70 in Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

as 'Gaff (voice)'.

Tue, Sep 26 2017

LA 92

Edward James Olmos was

70 in LA 92

as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

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'.

Tue, Apr 18 2017

Monday Nights at Seven

Edward James Olmos was

69 in Monday Nights at Seven

as 'Charlie'.

Sat, Oct 08 2016

Americano

Edward James Olmos was

68 in Americano

as 'Gayo (voice)'.

Fri, Jan 29 2016

Unity

Edward James Olmos was

68 in Unity

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Wed, Aug 12 2015

Exile Nation: The Plastic People

Edward James Olmos was

67 in Exile Nation: The Plastic People

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Fri, Oct 31 2014

Journey of a Female Comic

Edward James Olmos was

67 in Journey of a Female Comic

as ''.

Fri, May 02 2014

Agave is Life

Edward James Olmos was

67 in Agave is Life

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Fri, Mar 28 2014

Go for Sisters

Edward James Olmos was

66 in Go for Sisters

as 'Freddy Suárez'.

Fri, Nov 08 2013

2 Guns

Edward James Olmos was

66 in 2 Guns

as 'Papi Greco'.

Fri, Aug 02 2013

Filly Brown

Edward James Olmos was

66 in Filly Brown

as 'Leandro'.

Fri, Apr 19 2013

A Bridge Apart

Edward James Olmos was

65 in A Bridge Apart

as '(Voice)'.

Tue, Jan 01 2013

America

Edward James Olmos was

64 in America

as 'Mr. Irving'.

Thu, Mar 10 2011

The Green Hornet

Edward James Olmos was

63 in The Green Hornet

as 'Michael Axford'.

Wed, Jan 12 2011

I'm Still Here

Edward James Olmos was

63 in I'm Still Here

as 'Edward James Olmos'.

Fri, Sep 10 2010

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

Edward James Olmos was

62 in Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

as 'Commander William Adama'.

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'.

Mon, Feb 23 2009

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Edward James Olmos was

61 in Beverly Hills Chihuahua

as 'Diablo (voice)'.

Fri, Oct 03 2008

Dangerous Days: Making 'Blade Runner'

Edward James Olmos was

60 in Dangerous Days: Making 'Blade Runner'

as 'Self'.

Tue, Dec 18 2007

Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling

Edward James Olmos was

60 in Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling

as 'Self'.

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'.

Mon, Dec 03 2007

Battlestar Galactica: Razor

Edward James Olmos was

60 in Battlestar Galactica: Razor

as 'Admiral William Adama'.

Mon, Nov 12 2007

Splinter

Edward James Olmos was

59 in Splinter

as 'Captain garcia'.

Thu, Aug 17 2006

Walkout

Edward James Olmos was

59 in Walkout

as 'Julian Nava'.

Sat, Mar 18 2006

Recycled Life

Edward James Olmos was

58 in Recycled Life

as 'Narrator'.

Sun, Jan 01 2006

La Cerca

Edward James Olmos was

58 in La Cerca

as 'Narrator / Old Niño'.

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'.

Sun, Oct 21 2001

The Judge

Edward James Olmos was

54 in The Judge

as 'Judge Armando Acosta'.

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'.

Fri, Dec 08 2000

Gossip

Edward James Olmos was

53 in Gossip

as 'Detective Curtis'.

Fri, Apr 21 2000

The Road to El Dorado

Edward James Olmos was

53 in The Road to El Dorado

as 'Chief (voice)'.

Fri, Mar 31 2000

The Unfinished Journey

Edward James Olmos was

52 in The Unfinished Journey

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Fri, Dec 31 1999

Bonanno: A Godfather's Story

Edward James Olmos was

52 in Bonanno: A Godfather's Story

as 'Gaspar DiGregario (Young)'.

Sun, Jul 25 1999

Zapatista

Edward James Olmos was

51 in Zapatista

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Fri, Jan 01 1999

The Wall

Edward James Olmos was

51 in The Wall

as 'Col. Holst (segment "The Pencil Holder")'.

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'.

Sun, Feb 01 1998

The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit

Edward James Olmos was

50 in The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit

as 'Vamanos'.

Fri, Jan 23 1998

The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca

Edward James Olmos was

50 in The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca

as 'Roberto Lozano'.

Fri, Sep 12 1997

12 Angry Men

Edward James Olmos was

50 in 12 Angry Men

as 'Juror 11'.

Sun, Aug 17 1997

Hollywood Confidential

Edward James Olmos was

50 in Hollywood Confidential

as 'Stan Navarro, Sr.'.

Mon, Apr 14 1997

Selena Remembered

Edward James Olmos was

50 in Selena Remembered

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Tue, Apr 01 1997

Selena

Edward James Olmos was

50 in Selena

as 'Abraham Quintanilla'.

Fri, Mar 21 1997

Death in Granada

Edward James Olmos was

49 in Death in Granada

as ''.

Sat, Nov 09 1996

The Limbic Region

Edward James Olmos was

49 in The Limbic Region

as 'Lucca'.

Sun, Jun 30 1996

Caught

Edward James Olmos was

48 in Caught

as 'Joe'.

Wed, Jan 24 1996

Mirage

Edward James Olmos was

48 in Mirage

as 'Matteo Juarez'.

Tue, Nov 21 1995

My Family

Edward James Olmos was

48 in My Family

as 'Paco'.

Wed, May 03 1995

Slave of Dreams

Edward James Olmos was

47 in Slave of Dreams

as ''.

Sun, Jan 01 1995

The Burning Season

Edward James Olmos was

47 in The Burning Season

as 'Wilson Pinheiro'.

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'.

Sun, May 22 1994

A Million to Juan

Edward James Olmos was

47 in A Million to Juan

as 'The Angel'.

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)'.

Fri, May 13 1994

Lives in Hazard

Edward James Olmos was

47 in Lives in Hazard

as 'self'.

Fri, Apr 08 1994

Roosters

Edward James Olmos was

45 in Roosters

as 'Gallo Morales'.

Fri, Jan 01 1993

American Me

Edward James Olmos was

45 in American Me

as 'Montoya Santana'.

Fri, Mar 13 1992

Talent for the Game

Edward James Olmos was

44 in Talent for the Game

as 'Vergil Sweet'.

Fri, Apr 26 1991

Maria's Story

Edward James Olmos was

43 in Maria's Story

as 'José Serrano (voice)'.

Sat, Sep 01 1990

The Earth Day Special

Edward James Olmos was

43 in The Earth Day Special

as 'Hospital Director'.

Sun, Apr 22 1990

Triumph of the Spirit

Edward James Olmos was

42 in Triumph of the Spirit

as 'Gypsy'.

Fri, Dec 08 1989

Stand and Deliver

Edward James Olmos was

41 in Stand and Deliver

as 'Jaime A. Escalante'.

Fri, Mar 11 1988

Blue Collar & Buddha

Edward James Olmos was

39 in Blue Collar & Buddha

as 'Narrator'.

Fri, Jul 11 1986

Saving Grace

Edward James Olmos was

39 in Saving Grace

as 'Ciolino'.

Fri, May 02 1986

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Edward James Olmos was

36 in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

as 'Gregorio Cortez'.

Fri, Aug 19 1983

The Nightingale

Edward James Olmos was

36 in The Nightingale

as 'Prime Minister'.

Tue, May 10 1983

Blade Runner

Edward James Olmos was

35 in Blade Runner

as 'Gaff'.

Fri, Jun 25 1982

Seguin

Edward James Olmos was

34 in Seguin

as 'Santa Anna'.

Tue, Jan 26 1982

Zoot Suit

Edward James Olmos was

34 in Zoot Suit

as 'El Pachuco'.

Fri, Oct 02 1981

Wolfen

Edward James Olmos was

34 in Wolfen

as 'Eddie Holt'.

Fri, Jul 24 1981

300 Miles for Stephanie

Edward James Olmos was

33 in 300 Miles for Stephanie

as 'Art Vela'.

Mon, Jan 12 1981

Virus

Edward James Olmos was

33 in Virus

as 'Captain Lopez'.

Thu, Jun 26 1980

Dead Angle

Edward James Olmos was

32 in Dead Angle

as ''.

Wed, Jul 04 1979

Evening in Byzantium

Edward James Olmos was

31 in Evening in Byzantium

as 'Angelo'.

Mon, Aug 14 1978

Alambrista!

Edward James Olmos was

30 in Alambrista!

as '1st Drunk'.

Sun, Oct 16 1977

Aloha, Bobby and Rose

Edward James Olmos was

28 in Aloha, Bobby and Rose

as 'Chicano #1'.

Tue, Apr 29 1975

Blue Collar & Buddha

Edward James Olmos will be

77+ in Blue Collar & Buddha

as ''.

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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

La Californie !

Edward James Olmos was

76+ in La Californie !

as 'Self - Actor'.

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'.

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)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 10 2023

Mayans M.C.

Edward James Olmos was

71+ in Mayans M.C.

as 'Felipe Reyes'.

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'.

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'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013

Portlandia

Edward James Olmos was

63+ in Portlandia

as 'Edward James Olmos'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2011

Dave Navarro's Spread

Edward James Olmos was

60+ in Dave Navarro's Spread

as ''.

First Air Date
Thu, May 17 2007

Dexter

Edward James Olmos was

59+ in Dexter

as 'James Gellar, '.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006

Eureka

Edward James Olmos was

59+ in Eureka

as 'First sled dog'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jul 18 2006

Battlestar Galactica

Edward James Olmos was

57+ in Battlestar Galactica

as 'William Adama, Commander William Adama'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 2004

The Batman

Edward James Olmos was

57+ in The Batman

as 'Chief Rojas (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 2004

Battlestar Galactica

Edward James Olmos was

56+ in Battlestar Galactica

as 'Commander Adama'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 08 2003

Greetings From Tucson

Edward James Olmos was

55+ in Greetings From Tucson

as 'Priest'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 2002

George Lopez

Edward James Olmos was

55+ in George Lopez

as ''.

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002

American Family

Edward James Olmos was

54+ in American Family

as 'Jess Gonzalez'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 2002

The Judge

Edward James Olmos was

54+ in The Judge

as 'Judge Armando Acosti'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 06 2001

The West Wing

Edward James Olmos was

52+ in The West Wing

as 'Roberto Mendoza'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999

Gun

Edward James Olmos was

50+ in Gun

as 'Father Santos'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 12 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Edward James Olmos was

49+ in E! True Hollywood Story

as ''.

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'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996

Dead Man's Walk

Edward James Olmos was

49+ in Dead Man's Walk

as 'Captain Salazar'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 12 1996

500 Nations

Edward James Olmos was

48+ in 500 Nations

as ''.

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)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995

The Magic School Bus

Edward James Olmos was

47+ in The Magic School Bus

as '(voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1994

Babylon 5

Edward James Olmos was

46+ in Babylon 5

as ''.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994

The Simpsons

Edward James Olmos was

42+ in The Simpsons

as 'Pit Master (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

The Fortunate Pilgrim

Edward James Olmos was

41+ in The Fortunate Pilgrim

as 'Frank Corbo'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 1988

Miami Vice

Edward James Olmos was

37+ in Miami Vice

as 'Martin Castillo'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Faerie Tale Theatre

Edward James Olmos was

35+ in Faerie Tale Theatre

as 'Prime Minister'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982

Hill Street Blues

Edward James Olmos was

33+ in Hill Street Blues

as ''.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981

CHiPs

Edward James Olmos was

30+ in CHiPs

as ''.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977

The Fitzpatricks

Edward James Olmos was

30+ in The Fitzpatricks

as ''.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977

Starsky & Hutch

Edward James Olmos was

28+ in Starsky & Hutch

as 'Julio Gutierez'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975

The Blue Knight

Edward James Olmos was

28+ in The Blue Knight

as 'Clemente (as Ed Olmos)'.

First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1975

Police Woman

Edward James Olmos was

27+ in Police Woman

as ''.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Kojak

Edward James Olmos was

26+ in Kojak

as 'Paco'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

Police Story

Edward James Olmos was

26+ in Police Story

as ''.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973

Cannon

Edward James Olmos was

24+ in Cannon

as ''.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971

Hawaii Five-O

Edward James Olmos was

21+ in Hawaii Five-O

as 'Dancer'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968