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
412020s
2 titles · average score 74
64
TV show · as Isaac Rojas
85
TV show · as Molecule Man (voice)
2010s
5 titles · average score 73
65
TV show · as Randy
65
TV show · as Felipe Reyes
81
TV show · as Robert Gonzales
80
TV show · as Edward James Olmos
73
TV show · as Lorenzo Batista
2000s
10 titles · average score 73
TV show
78
TV show · as Prof. James Gellar
77
TV show · as First sled dog
91
TV show · as Commander William Adama / Admiral William Adama
82
TV show · as Chief Rojas (voice)
87
TV show · as Commander Adama
81
TV show · as Jess Gonzalez
60
TV show · as Mr. Vega
52
TV show · as Priest
53
TV show · as Judge Armando Acosti
1990s
8 titles · average score 65
83
TV show · as Roberto Mendoza
55
TV show · as Father Santos
65
TV show · as Captain Salazar
80
TV show
66
TV show · as Rey Emiliano (voice) / El Murcielago (voice)
44
TV show · as Col. Victor Walls
80
TV show · as Mr. Ramon (voice)
1980s
6 titles · average score 80
83
TV show · as Pit Master (voice)
TV show · as Frank Corbo
76
TV show · as Martin Castillo
69
TV show · as General Santa Anna / Gregorio Cortez
82
TV show · as Prime Minister
90
TV show
1970s
9 titles · average score 65
TV show · as Angelo
44
TV show
TV show · as Don Vasquez
78
TV show · as Julio Gutierez
59
TV show · as Clemente (as Ed Olmos)
65
TV show
72
TV show · as Paco
72
TV show
67
TV show
1960s
1 title · average score 48
48
TV show · as Dancer