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Mayans M.C. - Inside Season 1: The Mayans Table Read (2018)
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Mayans M.C. - Inside Season 1: Meet the Brotherhood (2018)
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Mayans M.C. - Inside Season 1: The Troublemaker, Elgin James (2018)
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Exile Nation: The Plastic People (2014)
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Filly Brown (2012)
Leandro, Executive Producer, Performer ("Hurts So Bad") Leandro, Executive Producer, Performer ("Hurts So Bad") See fewer |
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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (2009)
(Video) - Commander William Adama, Director Commander William Adama, Director See fewer |
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$95MM
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$305K
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$894K
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$35MM
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$35MM
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$5.5MM
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$11MM
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$11MM
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$381K
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$2K
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$149K
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$149K
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Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)
Musician at Barbecue (uncredited) Musician at Barbecue (uncredited) See fewer |
$8MM
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$677K
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$1.7MM
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American Me (1992)
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$13MM
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$13MM
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$63K
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$336K
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$336K
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$34K
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$409K
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$409K
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$412K
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
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$496K
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982)
Gregorio Cortez, Composer (music composed and adapted by), Associate Producer Gregorio Cortez, Composer (music composed and adapted by), Associate Producer See fewer |
$1.2MM
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$33MM
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$42MM
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$63K
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$3.3MM
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$17MM
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$3MM
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$11MM
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$11MM
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Day of Resurrection (1980)
Capt. Lopez (as Edward J. Olmos) Capt. Lopez (as Edward J. Olmos) See fewer |
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$600K
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Past Television (66 titles) | Episodes |
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20
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Elena of Avalor (2018–2019)
(TV Series) - King Pescoro (3 episodes, 2018) King Pescoro (3 episodes, 2018) See fewer
Two Left Fins (Jan
19,
2019)
Season 2,
Episode 20
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King Pescoro (voice)
King Pescoro (voice)
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3
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Mayans M.C. - Inside Season 1: The Creation of Mayans M.C. (2018)
(TV Movie) - Felipe Reyes Felipe Reyes See fewer |
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2
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The Simpsons (2015)
(TV Series) - Pit Master (1 episode, 2015) Pit Master (1 episode, 2015) See fewer |
1
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5
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Portlandia (2012)
(TV Series) - Edward James Olmos (1 episode, 2012) Edward James Olmos (1 episode, 2012) See fewer
One Moore Episode (Jan
13,
2012)
Season 2,
Episode 2
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Edward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos
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1
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Eureka (2011)
(TV Series) - Rudy the Lead Sled Dog (1 episode, 2011) Rudy the Lead Sled Dog (1 episode, 2011) See fewer
Do You See What I See (Dec
6,
2011)
Season 4,
Episode 21
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Rudy the Lead Sled Dog (voice)
Rudy the Lead Sled Dog (voice)
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1
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10
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1
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Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
(TV Series) - Admiral William Adama / Commander William Adama (73 episodes, 2004), Director (4 episodes, 2004) Admiral William Adama / Commander William Adama (73 episodes, 2004), Director (4 episodes, 2004) See fewer
Daybreak: Part 2 (Mar
20,
2009)
Season 4,
Episode 20
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Admiral William Adama
Admiral William Adama
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73
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Late Show with David Letterman (2008)
(TV Series) - William Adama - Top Ten Presenter (1 episode, 2008) William Adama - Top Ten Presenter (1 episode, 2008) See fewer
Episode #15.85 (Mar
19,
2008)
Season 15,
Episode 85
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William Adama - Top Ten Presenter (uncredited)
William Adama - Top Ten Presenter (uncredited)
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1
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Battlestar Galactica: Razor (2007)
(TV Movie) - Admiral William Adama Admiral William Adama See fewer |
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Battlestar Galactica: Razor Flashbacks (2007)
(TV Mini-series) - Commander William Adama (1 episode, 2007) Commander William Adama (1 episode, 2007) See fewer |
1
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George Lopez (2007)
(TV Series) - Mr. Vega (1 episode, 2007) Mr. Vega (1 episode, 2007) See fewer
George Decides to Sta-Local Where It's Familia (May
8,
2007)
Season 6,
Episode 18
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Mr. Vega
Mr. Vega
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1
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Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far (2006)
(TV Movie) - Admiral William Adama (archive footage), Special Thanks Admiral William Adama (archive footage), Special Thanks See fewer |
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The Batman (2004)
(TV Series) - Chief Angel Rojas (1 episode, 2004) Chief Angel Rojas (1 episode, 2004) See fewer
The Bat in the Belfry (Sep
11,
2004)
Season 1,
Episode 1
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Chief Angel Rojas (voice)
Chief Angel Rojas (voice)
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1
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Battlestar Galactica (2003)
(TV Mini-series) - Commander Adama (2 episodes, 2003) Commander Adama (2 episodes, 2003) See fewer |
2
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Greetings from Tucson (2003)
(TV Series) - Priest (1 episode, 2003) Priest (1 episode, 2003) See fewer |
1
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American Family (2002)
(TV Series) - Jess Gonzalez / Pancho Villa (17 episodes, 2002) Jess Gonzalez / Pancho Villa (17 episodes, 2002) See fewer |
17
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2
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Great Writers, Great Cities (2000)
(TV Series) - Narrator (1 episode, 2000) Narrator (1 episode, 2000) See fewer |
1
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The West Wing (1999–2000)
(TV Series) - Judge Roberto Mendoza / Mendoza (2 episodes, 1999) Judge Roberto Mendoza / Mendoza (2 episodes, 1999) See fewer
Celestial Navigation (Feb
16,
2000)
Season 1,
Episode 15
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Judge Roberto Mendoza
Judge Roberto Mendoza
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2
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Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory (1998)
(TV Movie) - Himself, Special Thanks Himself, Special Thanks See fewer |
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Touched by an Angel (1998)
(TV Series) - Col. Victor Walls (1 episode, 1998) Col. Victor Walls (1 episode, 1998) See fewer |
1
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998)
(TV Movie) - Det. Anthony Piscotti Det. Anthony Piscotti See fewer |
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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995–1997)
(TV Series) - Fisherman / El Murcielago / Rey Emiliano (3 episodes, 1995) Fisherman / El Murcielago / Rey Emiliano (3 episodes, 1995) See fewer
The Fisherman and His Wife (Jun
8,
1997)
Season 2,
Episode 9
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Fisherman (voice)
Fisherman (voice)
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3
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1
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Dead Man's Walk (1996)
(TV Mini-series) - Captain Salazar (3 episodes, 1996) Captain Salazar (3 episodes, 1996) See fewer |
3
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The Magic School Bus (1995)
(TV Series) - Mr. Ramon (1 episode, 1995) Mr. Ramon (1 episode, 1995) See fewer |
1
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3
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The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story (1994)
(TV Movie) - Wilson Pinheiro Wilson Pinheiro See fewer |
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Lives in Hazard (1994)
(TV Movie) - Himself, Executive Producer Himself, Executive Producer See fewer |
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Miami Vice (1984–1989)
(TV Series) - Lieutenant Martin Castillo / Castillo (107 episodes, 1984), Director (1 episode, 1985) Lieutenant Martin Castillo / Castillo (107 episodes, 1984), Director (1 episode, 1985) See fewer
Too Much, Too Late (Jan
25,
1990)
Season 5,
Episode 21
-
Lieutenant Martin Castillo (credit only)
Lieutenant Martin Castillo (credit only)
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107
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The Fortunate Pilgrim (1988)
(TV Mini-series) - Frank Corbo (3 episodes, 1988) Frank Corbo (3 episodes, 1988) See fewer |
3
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Hill Street Blues (1982–1984)
(TV Series) - Judge Cruz / Joe Bustamonte (3 episodes, 1982) Judge Cruz / Joe Bustamonte (3 episodes, 1982) See fewer |
3
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Faerie Tale Theatre (1983)
(TV Series) - Prime Minister (1 episode, 1983) Prime Minister (1 episode, 1983) See fewer |
1
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American Playhouse (1982)
(TV Series) - Gregorio Cortez / Gen. Santa Anna (2 episodes, 1982), Associate Producer (1 episode, 1982), Composer (1 episode, 1982) Gregorio Cortez / Gen. Santa Anna (2 episodes, 1982), Associate Producer (1 episode, 1982), Composer (1 episode, 1982) See fewer
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (Jun
29,
1982)
Season 1,
Episode 25
-
Gregorio Cortez,
Composer,
Associate Producer
Gregorio Cortez,
Composer,
Associate Producer
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2
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2
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1
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Police Story (1977–1978)
(TV Series) - Bill / Cordova (2 episodes, 1977) Bill / Cordova (2 episodes, 1977) See fewer |
2
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The Fitzpatricks (1978)
(TV Series) - Don Vasquez (1 episode, 1978) Don Vasquez (1 episode, 1978) See fewer |
1
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1
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1
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1
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Starsky and Hutch (1977)
(TV Series) - Julio Gutierez (1 episode, 1977) Julio Gutierez (1 episode, 1977) See fewer
The Psychic (Jan
15,
1977)
Season 2,
Episode 15
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Julio Gutierez (as Edward Jamesl Olmos)
Julio Gutierez (as Edward Jamesl Olmos)
See fewer
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1
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Delvecchio (1977)
(TV Series) - Luis Hemenez (1 episode, 1977) Luis Hemenez (1 episode, 1977) See fewer
The High Price of Justice (1977)
Season 1,
Episode 22
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Luis Hemenez (as Edward J. Olmos)
Luis Hemenez (as Edward J. Olmos)
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1
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1
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The Blue Knight (1976)
(TV Series) - Clemente (1 episode, 1976) Clemente (1 episode, 1976) See fewer |
1
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Kojak (1975)
(TV Series) - Paco (1 episode, 1975) Paco (1 episode, 1975) See fewer
How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars (Dec
21,
1975)
Season 3,
Episode 14
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Paco (as Edward Olmos)
Paco (as Edward Olmos)
See fewer
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1
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Bronk (1975)
(TV Series) - Chico (2 episodes, 1975) Chico (2 episodes, 1975) See fewer
Bargain in Blood (Nov
16,
1975)
Season 1,
Episode 9
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Chico (as Eddie Olmos)
Chico (as Eddie Olmos)
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Echo of Danger (Oct
12,
1975)
Season 1,
Episode 4
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Chico (as Eddie Olmos)
Chico (as Eddie Olmos)
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2
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Cannon (1974)
(TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 1974) Actor (1 episode, 1974) See fewer
The Exchange (Oct
23,
1974)
Season 4,
Episode 6
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Actor (as Edward Olmos)
Actor (as Edward Olmos)
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1
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Self (165 titles) |
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The 49th Annual - Nosotros Golden Eagle Awards (2019)
(TV Special) - Himself - Lifetime of Impact Himself - Lifetime of Impact See fewer |
Sidewalks Entertainment (2018–2019)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest (2 episodes, 2018) Himself - Guest (2 episodes, 2018) See fewer
Danny Pino and Edward James Olmos (Sep
9,
2019)
Season 30,
Episode 3
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Himself - Guest
Himself - Guest
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Mr. Olmos and J.D. Pardo (Aug
31,
2018)
Season 28,
Episode 72
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Himself - Guest
Himself - Guest
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WGN Morning News (2016–2019)
(TV Series) - Himself (3 episodes, 2016) Himself (3 episodes, 2016) See fewer |
Red Carpet Report (2019)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2019) Himself (1 episode, 2019) See fewer |
Días de cine (2017–2018)
(TV Series) - Himself - Interviewee (2 episodes, 2017) Himself - Interviewee (2 episodes, 2017) See fewer |
The Nineties (2017)
(TV Series) - Himself - Actor and Activist (1 episode, 2017) Himself - Actor and Activist (1 episode, 2017) See fewer
Can We All Get Along? (Jul
23,
2017)
Season 1,
Episode 3
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Himself - Actor and Activist
Himself - Actor and Activist
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L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later (2017)
(TV Movie) - Himself - Actor / Activist Himself - Actor / Activist See fewer |
The 21st Annual Satellite Awards (2017)
(Video) - Himself - Mary Pickford Award Recipient Himself - Mary Pickford Award Recipient See fewer |
American Latino TV (2016)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2016) Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2016) See fewer |
III Premios Platino del cine Iberoamericano (2016)
(TV Special) - Himself - Presenter Himself - Presenter See fewer |
Live from the Red Carpet: The Paley Center Tribute to Hispanic Achievements in Television (2016)
(TV Special) - Himself Himself See fewer |
The 20th Annual Satellite Awards (2016)
(TV Special) - Himself - Presenter Himself - Presenter See fewer |
Pioneers of Television (2014)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2014) Himself (1 episode, 2014) See fewer |
Creative Continuity (2014)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2014) Himself (1 episode, 2014) See fewer |
PoliticKING with Larry King (2014)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2014) Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2014) See fewer
Sergey Kislyak, Dana Rohrabacher, and Edward James Olmos (Feb
6,
2014)
Season 1,
Episode 35
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Himself - Guest
Himself - Guest
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TakePart Live (2013)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer |
Tavis Smiley (2004–2013)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest (2 episodes, 2004) Himself - Guest (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer |
Teens Wanna Know (2013)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer
13th Annual El Sueno De Esperanza Benefiting Padres Contra el Cancer (Oct
2,
2013)
Season 2,
Episode 35
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Himself - Guest
Himself - Guest
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Mario Lopez: One on One (2013)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2013) Himself (1 episode, 2013) See fewer |
That Hashtag Show (2013)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2013) Himself (1 episode, 2013) See fewer
Jeff May Interviews Edward James Olmos (Aug
6,
2013)
Season 1,
Episode 15
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Himself
Himself
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Archive of American Television (2013)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2013) Himself (1 episode, 2013) See fewer |
Latino 101 (2010–2011)
(TV Series) - Himself (10 episodes, 2010) Himself (10 episodes, 2010) See fewer |
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2009)
(TV Series) - Himself (4 episodes, 2009) Himself (4 episodes, 2009) See fewer |
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s (2009)
(Video) - Himself Himself See fewer |
American Experience (2009)
(TV Series) - Himself - Narrator (1 episode, 2009) Himself - Narrator (1 episode, 2009) See fewer |
Chicano Rock! The Sounds of East Los Angeles (2008)
(TV Movie) - Himself - Narrator Himself - Narrator See fewer |
Discovery Atlas (2007)
(TV Series) - Narrator (1 episode, 2007) Narrator (1 episode, 2007) See fewer |
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)
(TV Movie) - Himself Himself See fewer |
The 65th Annual Peabody Awards (2006)
(TV Special) - Himself - Presenter Himself - Presenter See fewer |
Sci Fi Inside: Sci Fi Friday (2005)
(TV Movie) - Himself / William Adama Himself / William Adama See fewer |
Behind the Microphone: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (2005)
(Video) - Himself Himself See fewer |
¡Despierta América! (2004)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2004) Himself (1 episode, 2004) See fewer |
Salud Emocional: Una Guia para los Hispano Americanos (2004)
(TV Movie) - Himself - Spokesperson Himself - Spokesperson See fewer |
Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown (2003)
(Video) - Himself - Commander Adama Himself - Commander Adama See fewer |
Play Ball!: The Authentic Little League Baseball Guide to Pitching (2003)
(Video) - Himself Himself See fewer |
Intimate Portrait (2002)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2002) Himself (1 episode, 2002) See fewer |
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema (2002)
Himself Himself See fewer |
E! True Hollywood Story (2001)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2001) Himself (1 episode, 2001) See fewer |
Heroes for the Planet: A Tribute to National Geographic (2001)
(TV Movie) - Himself Himself See fewer |
Super Bowl XXXIV (2000)
(TV Special) - Himself - Halftime Show Performer Himself - Halftime Show Performer See fewer |
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars: America's Greatest Screen Legends (1999)
(TV Special) - Himself Himself See fewer |
The Living Edens (1997)
(TV Series) - Narrator (1 episode, 1997) Narrator (1 episode, 1997) See fewer |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 1996) Himself (1 episode, 1996) See fewer |
The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1996)
(TV Special) - Himself - Presenter Himself - Presenter See fewer |
The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995)
(TV Special) - Himself - Nominee Himself - Nominee See fewer |
Siskel & Ebert & the Movies (1995)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 1995) Himself (1 episode, 1995) See fewer
Boys on the Side/Highlander: The Final Dimension/In the Mouth of Madness/The Secret of Roan Inish (Feb
4,
1995)
Season 9,
Episode 22
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Himself
Himself
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The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1995)
(TV Special) - Himself - Winner Himself - Winner See fewer |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1994)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1994) Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1994) See fewer
Edward James Olmos/Harvey Korman/Crash Test Dummies (Apr
5,
1994)
Season 1,
Episode 142
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Himself - Guest
Himself - Guest
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ABC Afterschool Specials (1993)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 1993) Himself (1 episode, 1993) See fewer |
The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992)
(TV Special) - Himself - Presenter Himself - Presenter See fewer |
One on One with John Tesh (1992)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1992) Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1992) See fewer |
The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1992)
(TV Series) - Himself (2 episodes, 1989) Himself (2 episodes, 1989) See fewer |
The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards (1990)
(TV Special) - Himself - Presenter Himself - Presenter See fewer |
The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1990)
(TV Special) - Himself - Presenter Himself - Presenter See fewer |
The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989)
(TV Special) - Himself - Presenter Himself - Presenter See fewer |
Cousteau's Rediscovery of the World I (1987)
(TV Series) - Himself - Narrator (1 episode, 1987) Himself - Narrator (1 episode, 1987) See fewer
Sea of Cortez: Legacy of Cortez (1987)
Season 2,
Episode 1
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Himself - Narrator
Himself - Narrator
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The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1986)
(TV Special) - Himself - Nominee Himself - Nominee See fewer |
The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1986)
(TV Special) - Himself - Winner Himself - Winner See fewer |
The 37th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1985)
(TV Special) - Himself - Winner Himself - Winner See fewer |
Archive Footage (4 titles) |
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Hispanic Youth Showcase 25th Anniversary (2011)
(TV Special) - Himself - Past Guest (archive footage) Himself - Past Guest (archive footage) See fewer |
Blade Runner: Deleted and Alternate Scenes (2007)
(Video) - Gaff (archive footage) Gaff (archive footage) See fewer |
Página 2 (2007)
(TV Series) - Gaff (1 episode, 2007) Gaff (1 episode, 2007) See fewer
Episode #1.1 (Nov
4,
2007)
Season 1,
Episode 1
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Gaff (archive footage)
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