Acting
Edward James Olmos
- Titles
- 101movies46TV shows
- Career
Active from 1977 to 2026, busiest in 1989 and 2019 with 4 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 46top three billing
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son91/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 87 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics4.7average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism4.7average 3.3
- Social Commentary6.3average 4.9
- Crime5.0average 3.7
- Catharsis5.6average 5.1
- Family Dynamics5.1average 4.7
- Pathos5.6average 5.2
- Nostalgia4.1average 3.6
Rarely in their work
- Absurdist Humor1.3, average 2.0
- Scare1.9, average 2.6
- Physical Comedy1.8, average 2.5
- Uncanny1.8, average 2.5
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 9
- Political Intrigue 8
- Social Commentary 5
- Crime Thriller 4
- Social Justice 4
- Historical Drama 4
- Psychological Tension 3
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Technological Dystopia 3
- Character Study 3
- Cultural Identity 3
- Fast-Paced 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Robert M. YoungCinematographerBattlestar Galactica, American Playhouse, Triumph of the Spirit, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, Talent for the Game, +4 more
Reynaldo VillalobosDirectorAmerican Playhouse, American Me, The Devil Has a Name, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, Windows on the World, +3 more
Anthony YerkovichCreatorMiami Vice, Hollywood Confidential, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, +1 more
Saundra SantiagoActorMiami Vice, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
Don JohnsonActorMiami Vice, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
Olivia BrownActorMiami Vice, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
Philip Michael ThomasActorMiami Vice, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
Michael TalbottActorMiami Vice, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: Freefall, Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
Arthur CoburnEditorAmerican Playhouse, American Me, Triumph of the Spirit, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, Roosters
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
Gregory NavaDirectorAmerican Playhouse, American Family, My Family, Selena
Movies and TV shows
252010s
6 titles · average score 68
61
A Dog's Way Home (2019)
as Axel
65
Mayans M.C. (2018)
TV show · as Felipe Reyes
83
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
as Gaff
87
Coco (2017)
as Chicharrón (voice)
59
Filly Brown (2013)
as Leandro
53
I'm Still Here (2010)
as Edward James Olmos
2000s
4 titles · average score 76
67
Walkout (2006)
as Julian Nava
87
Battlestar Galactica (2003)
TV show · as Commander Adama
81
American Family (2002)
TV show · as Jess Gonzalez
68
In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
as Rafael Leónidas Trujillo
1990s
7 titles · average score 75
69
Zapatista (1999)
as Narrator (voice)
83
The West Wing (1999)
TV show · as Roberto Mendoza
77
Selena (1997)
as Abraham Quintanilla
65
Dead Man's Walk (1996)
TV show · as Captain Salazar
78
My Family (1995)
as Paco
80
500 Nations (1995)
TV show
74
The Burning Season (1994)
as Wilson Pinheiro
1980s
7 titles · average score 72
62
Triumph of the Spirit (1989)
as Gypsy
The Fortunate Pilgrim (1988)
TV show · as Frank Corbo
85
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983)
as Gregorio Cortez
86
Blade Runner (1982)
as Gaff
61
Zoot Suit (1981)
as El Pachuco
90
Hill Street Blues (1981)
TV show
47
Virus (1980)
as Captain Lopez
1970s
1 title · average score 85
85
Alambrista! (1977)
as 1st Drunk