Luis Guzmán
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This article is about the Puerto Rican actor born 1956. For other people named Luis Guzman, see Luis Guzman (disambiguation).
| Luis Guzmán | |
|---|---|
 Guzmán in February 2012 at the French premiere of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island | |
| Born |
August 28, 1956 Cayey, Puerto Rico, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse(s) | Angelita Galarza-Guzmán (1985–present) |
Luis Guzmán (born August 28, 1956)[1] is a Puerto Rican American actor, who is known for his character work. For much of Guzmán's career, he has played character roles largely as sidekicks, thugs, or policemen.
He is a favorite of director Steven Soderbergh, who cast him in Out of Sight, The Limey, and Traffic, and Paul Thomas Anderson, who cast him in Boogie Nights, Magnolia and Punch-Drunk Love. He also voiced Ricardo Diaz in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. He recently starred in the HBO original series How to Make It in America.
Early life
Guzmán was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, and was raised in New York City's Greenwich Village and the surrounding Lower East Side neighborhood. His mother, Rosa, was a hospital worker, and his stepfather, Benjamin Cardona, was a TV repairman.[2] He began working as a social worker and moonlighted as an actor, eventually becoming heavily involved in street theater and independent films.[3]
Career
Guzmán at the 2009 premiere of Whatever Works.
Personal life
Guzmán currently resides in Sutton, Vermont.[5] His children include Cemi Briggs-Guzman, Yoruba Briggs-Guzman, Clare Briggs-Guzman, Yemaya Briggs-Guzman, Luna Briggs-Guzman, Jace O' Flynn Guzman and Margarita Briggs-Guzman.[6]
Filmography
- Short Eyes (1977) as Unknown
- Scarface (1983) as Hitman
- Variety (1983) as Jose
- Heartbeat (1987) as Gang Member #2
- No Picnic (1987) as Arroyo
- *batteries not included (1987) (uncredited)
- Crocodile Dundee 2 (1988) as Jose
- True Believer (1989) as Ortega
- Rooftops (1989) as Martinez
- Family Business (1989) as Julio Torres
- Q&A (1990) as Detective Valentin
- The Hard Way (1991) as Det. Benny Poole, NYPD
- McBain (1991) as Papo
- Walker Texas Ranger (1992) as Gomez
- Innocent Blood (1992) as Morales
- Carlito's Way (1993) as Pachanga
- Guilty as Sin (1993) as Detective Martinez
- The Cowboy Way (1994) as Chango
- Stonewall (1995) as Vito
- The Substitute (1996) as Rem
- Boogie Nights (1997) as Maurice TT Rodriguez
- Out of Sight (1998) as Chino
- One Tough Cop (1998) as Gunman Papi
- Snake Eyes (1998) as Cyrus
- The Limey (1999) as Eduardo Roel
- The Bone Collector (1999) as Eddie Ortiz
- Magnolia (1999) as Luis
- Traffic (2000) as Ray Castro
- Cash Money Millionaires' Undisputed music video (2002) as Prisoner
- Double Whammy (2001) as Juan Benitez
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) as Ricardo Díaz
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) as Jacopo
- The Salton Sea (2002) as Quincy
- Punch-Drunk Love (2002) as Lance
- The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) as Felix Laranga
- Welcome to Collinwood (2002) as Cosimo
- Anger Management (2003) as Lou
- Confidence (2003) as Officer Omar Manzano
- Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003) as Ray
- Runaway Jury (2003) as Jerry Hernandez (uncredited)
- Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) as Bald Man
- Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005) as Nacho
- Waiting...(2005) as Raddimus
- Dreamer (2005) as Balon
- Fast Food Nation (2006) as Benny
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006) as Ricardo Díaz
- School for Scoundrels (2006) as Sergeant Moorehead
- Hard Luck (2006) as Million Dollar Mendez
- War (2007) as Benny
- Cleaner (2007) as Detective Wallace
- Maldeamores (2007) as Ismael
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) as Chucho (voice)
- Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) as Johnny
- Yes Man (2008) as Jumper
- He's Just Not That Into You (2009) as Javier (uncredited)
- Fighting (2009) as Martinez
- Still Waiting... (2009) as Raddimus
- The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) as Ramos
- Old Dogs (2009) as Nick (uncredited)
- The Caller (2011) as George
- Arthur (2011) as Bitterman
- Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) as Gabato Laguatan, a tour guide on the island of Palau
- The Last Stand (2013) as Mike Figuerola
- Aztec Warrior (2013)
- Turbo (2013) as Angelo, Tito's brother, a "Dos Bros" taco truck driver
- We're the Millers (2013) as a Mexican cop who demands a bribe from the Millers
- Two Men in Town (TBA)
Television series
- Republic of Doyle (2013) - Episode titled "The Devil Inside", where he played a crazed bomber
- Community (2011) – Episode titled "Documentary Filmmaking: Redux". as a somewhat fictionalized version of himself, who is the most notable alumnus of Greendale Community College. There is a life-size bronze statue of Guzmán in Greendale's quad.[citation needed]
- How to Make It in America (2010-2011) as Rene Calderon[7]
- John from Cincinnati (2007) as Ramon Gaviota
- Oz (1997/2003) as Raoul "El Cid" Hernandez
- Miami Vice – Episode titled "Prodigal Son," where he played a thug
- seaQuest DSV (1994) – Episode titled "The Good Death," where he played General Guzmano
- Law & Order – Played a Honduran line cook accused of burning down a social club
- NYPD Blue – Played Officer Martinez' father
- Frasier – Episode titled "Enemy at the Gate" as George the parking garage attendant.
- House of Buggin is a short-lived Latino-themed sketch comedy television show, which aired in 1995, starring John Leguizamo and Luis Guzmán. It was aired on the FOX Network, but removed from broadcasting schedules before the completion of the first season.
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) – Episode "Son of a Gun", where he played Lorenzo Molera, the neighbor of Detective Stanley Bolander.
See also
- List of famous Puerto Ricans
References
- ↑ Luis Guzmán (I)
- ↑ "Luis Guzman Biography (1957?-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ↑ "Luis Guzman Biography". Star Pulse. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ Swansburg, John "Cheese Puff" Slate.com (January 18, 2008). Retrieved on May 1, 2008.
- ↑ "Legislative Documents". Leg.state.vt.us. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ↑ "Joint Concurrent House Resolution". State of Vermont. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
- ↑ HBO. "Luis Guzman on How to Make It in America". Retrieved February 25, 2010.
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