Acting
Edward James Olmos
- Titles
- 98movies46TV shows
- Career
Active from 1977 to 2026, with up to 4 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 49top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
Battlestar Galactica90/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 89 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics4.4average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism4.7average 3.3
- Social Commentary6.2average 4.9
- Crime4.8average 3.7
- Family Dynamics5.5average 4.8
- Nostalgia4.2average 3.7
- Catharsis5.6average 5.1
- Wholesome3.8average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Absurdist Humor1.1, average 2.0
- Physical Comedy1.6, average 2.4
- Cringe Humor1.4, average 2.2
- Scare1.9, average 2.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 7
- Political Intrigue 5
- Crime Thriller 4
- Moral Ambiguity 4
- Social Commentary 4
- Historical Drama 4
- Social Justice 4
- Social Realism 3
- Fast-Paced 3
- Psychological Tension 3
- Character Study 3
- Gritty Realism 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Robert M. YoungDirectorBattlestar Galactica, American Playhouse, Caught, Talent for the Game, Triumph of the Spirit, +5 more
Reynaldo VillalobosDirectorAmerican Playhouse, American Me, The Devil Has a Name, Windows on the World, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, +3 more
Arthur CoburnEditorAmerican Playhouse, American Me, Talent for the Game, Triumph of the Spirit, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, +1 more
Esai MoralesActorMy Family, The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, Death in Granada, Imprisoned
Pepe SernaActorAmerican Me, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, Seguin, 300 Miles for Stephanie
Félix AlcaláDirectorBattlestar Galactica, Mayans M.C., Battlestar Galactica: Razor, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three- NNancy RichardsonEditorAmerican Playhouse, Stand and Deliver, Selena, My Family
Gregory NavaDirectorAmerican Playhouse, American Family, Selena, My Family
Katee SackhoffActorBattlestar Galactica, Battlestar Galactica, Battlestar Galactica: Razor
Grace ParkActorBattlestar Galactica, Battlestar Galactica, Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Mary McDonnellActorBattlestar Galactica, Battlestar Galactica, Battlestar Galactica: Razor
Constance MarieActorAmerican Family, Selena, My Family
Movies and TV shows
1222020s
10 titles · average score 59
as Captain Jack Cruz
as Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)
TV show · as Isaac Rojas
as Mr. Jimenez
as Abel
Executive Producer
as Ossie
TV show · as Molecule Man (voice)
as Joe Amable-Amo
as Luis
2010s
25 titles · average score 62
as Santiago
as Axel
TV show · as Felipe Reyes
as Gaff (voice)
as Chicharrón (voice)
as Gaff
as Gayo (voice)
as Charlie
as Papi Greco
as Freddy Suárez
TV show · as Robert Gonzales
as Michael Axford
2000s
22 titles · average score 65
as Commander William Adama
as Diablo (voice)
as Admiral William Adama
as Julian Nava
as Captain garcia
TV show · as Commander William Adama / Admiral William Adama
TV show · as Commander Adama
TV show · as Jess Gonzalez
as Rafael Leónidas Trujillo
as Judge Armando Acosta
TV show · as Judge Armando Acosti
as Chief (voice)
1990s
34 titles · average score 62
as Narrator (voice)
as Det. Anthony Piscotti
as Vamanos
as Stan Navarro, Sr.
as Abraham Quintanilla
as Joe
as Roberto Lozano
as Lucca
as Paco
as Jose Menendez
as Montoya Santana
as Virgil Sweet
1980s
19 titles · average score 74
as Gypsy
TV show · as Pit Master (voice)
as Jaime A. Escalante
TV show · as Frank Corbo
as Ciolino
TV show · as Martin Castillo
as Gregorio Cortez
TV show · as Gregorio Cortez / General Santa Anna
as Gaff
as Eddie Holt
as El Pachuco
as Art Vela
1970s
11 titles · average score 65
TV show · as Angelo
as 1st Drunk
TV show
TV show · as Don Vasquez
TV show · as Julio Gutierez
TV show · as Clemente (as Ed Olmos)
as Chicano #1
TV show
TV show · as Paco
TV show
TV show
1960s
1 title · average score 48
TV show · as Dancer