Steven Michael Quezada

Steven Michael Quezada
Born February 15, 1963 (1963-02-15) (age 52)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Alma mater Eastern New Mexico University
Occupation Actor, comedian, producer, writer, school board member
Years active 2005–present
Spouse(s) Cherise Desiree Quezada (m. 2007)
Children 4

Steven Michael Quezada (born February 15, 1963) is an American actor.[1] He is perhaps best known for his role as DEA agent Steven Gomez in the AMC series Breaking Bad, which he played from 2008 to 2013.[1]

Early life

Quezada was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2] He graduated from West Mesa High School in 1981. [3] After graduating from high school, Quezada attended Eastern New Mexico University where he studied Theatre Arts.[4]

Career

Quezada is known for his role as DEA Agent Steven Gomez in Breaking Bad from 2008 to 2013.[1] He has appeared in films such as First Snow (2006), Beerfest (2006), and Kites (2010). He hosted the talk show The After After Party in Albuquerque from 2010 to 2012. On February 4, 2013, he was elected to the Albuquerque school board;[5] He ran unopposed for the District 5 seat on the city's west side.[5] Quezada portrays a priest presiding over a roadside funeral in country singer Eric Church's music video for the single Give Me Back My Hometown (2014).[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Three Wise Guys Rental Agent Television film
2006 Beerfest Mexican
2006 First Snow Mechanic Enrique
2008 Milagros Leon
2010 Love Ranch First Drunk
2010 Kites Cop
2011 The Reunion Col.Ramirez
2011 Surreal Estate Bearded Man
2011 Warrior Woman Miguel
2012 Powder Pigs Mr. Valdez
2013 Supernal Darkness Victor
2013 The Rambler Guard #2
2015 La Vida Robot Salgado
2015 The Condemned 2 Raul Baccaro

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Wildfire Ernie Kent Episode: "Fear"
2008 In Plain Sight Luis Cruz Episode: "Hoosier Daddy"
2008–2013 Breaking Bad Steven Gomez 33 episodes
2009 Crash Councilman Rizzario Episode: "You Set the Scene"
2010–2012 The After After Party Himself Writer, host, editor, executive producer
2015 Documentary Now! El Chingon Episode: "DRONEZ: The Hunt for El Chingon"
2015 Almost American Jesus Quezman Episode: "Teacher's Choice"
2015 Foreseeable Gabriel Flores TV Movie

Music videos

Year Artist Title Role
2014 Eric Church "Give Me Back My Hometown" Priest at roadside funeral

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Steven Michael Quezada". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ Collins, Sean T. (September 6, 2013). "Breaking Bad Q&A: Partner Up with Steven Michael Quezada's Gomez". Rolling Stone.
  3. ↑ Journal Staff (January 26, 2013). "Candidate Q & A – APS District 5". Albuquerque Journal (NM).
  4. ↑ "Albuquerque Public Schools Biography of Steven Michael Quezada". Albuquerque Public Schools. Albuquerque Public Schools.
  5. 1 2 "Breaking Bad Actor Wins School Board Seat in NM". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. February 5, 2013.
  6. ↑ Hansen, Dave J. (19 January 2014). "Video Breakdown: Eric Church’s ‘Give Me Back My Hometown’". Don't Pop The Music. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

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