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Luis Guzmán

Actor

Luis Guzmán

  • Born: 28 August 1956, Cayey, Puerto Rico
  • Estimated net worth: $8 million

Luis Guzmán is a versatile character actor known for his roles in both comedy and drama. He gained recognition for his performances in films such as 'Boogie Nights' and 'Traffic.' With a distinctive voice and naturalistic acting style, Guzmán has built a…

About Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán is a versatile character actor known for his roles in both comedy and drama. He gained recognition for his performances in films such as 'Boogie Nights' and 'Traffic.' With a distinctive voice and naturalistic acting style, Guzmán has built a solid reputation in Hollywood, often portraying memorable supporting characters across various genres.

Born
28 August 1956, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Height
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Spouses
Ana Guzmán (1992-present)
Children
3 children, names not publicly known
Parents
Luis Guzmán Sr., Rosa Guzmán
Estimated net worth
$8 million

Fun facts about Luis Guzmán

  • Luis Guzmán has appeared in over 150 films and television shows throughout his career.
  • He is a trained actor and studied at the Performing Arts School in New York City.

Famous Luis Guzmán quotes

“I want to be a part of something that's bigger than me.”
Boogie Nights, 1997
“You can't always get what you want.”
Traffic, 2000
“I'm just a guy who's trying to make it.”
The Taking of Pelham 123, 2009

Luis Guzmán filmography

Cast (181)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2027Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk Movie(voice)
2026The King of Cannabis MovieJulio Rivera
2026Coyote vs. Acme MovieJudge Troppogrosso7.5
2026The Super Mario Galaxy Movie MovieWart (voice)8.2
2025Everybody Wants to Be Gen X MovieSelf
2025Miles Away MovieJulio
2025Out of Order MovieGustav10.0
2025Netflix Tudum 2025 MovieSelf5.5
2025Guns Up MovieIgnatius Locke6.5
2025Havoc MovieRaul6.4
Show 171 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2025Kinda Pregnant MovieNeighborhood Man (uncredited)5.6
2024Holy Cash MovieActor6.0
2024Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F MovieChalino Valdemoro6.6
2024Hot Ones Versus TVSelf8.8
2023Genie MovieDetective Perez6.6
2023Story Ave MovieLuis Torres5.6
2023You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah MovieEli Katz6.5
2023Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur TVPresident Council Peña (voice)7.4
2023Poker Face TVRaoul7.4
2023Alone at Night MovieJazzyLou4.1
2022Wednesday TVGomez Addams8.3
2022Pickled MovieSelf7.5
2022Entergalactic MovieHuge Mover (voice)7.7
2022The Resort TVIllan Iberra6.6
2021The Disappearance of Toby Blackwood MovieChester Mendoza2.0
2021Lady of the Manor MovieThe Bartender5.6
2021Ultra City Smiths TVRodrigo Smalls (voice)6.6
2021The Birthday Cake MovieJochee5.1
2021Celebrity Wheel of Fortune TVSelf - Contestant7.1
2020Hightown TVJorge Cuevas6.8
2019Hold On MoviePastor Rivera1.0
2019Godfather of Harlem TVAlejandro 'El Guapo' Villabuena8.1
2019Perpetual Grace LTD TVHector Contreras7.3
2018Omar Sy, c'est ta chance MovieSelf6.0
2018Belleville Cop MovieRicardo5.0
2018The Padre MovieGaspar5.9
2017Drop the Mic TVSelf6.4
20179/11 MovieEddie5.1
2017Literally, Right Before Aaron MovieFederico4.8
2017Sandy Wexler MovieOscar5.5
2016De Puerto Rico para el mundo MovieSelf1.5
2016Roadies TVGooch6.2
2016The Do-Over MovieJorge the Shooter Boy5.7
2016Keanu MovieBacon6.0
2015Code Black TVJesse Salander7.8
2015Narcos TVJosé Rodríguez Gacha8.1
2015Puerto Ricans in Paris MovieLuis5.7
2015Ana Maria in Novela Land MovieSchmidt5.1
2015Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha MovieFarmer5.4
2014Top Five MovieBobby the Cop6.1
2014Reclaim MovieSuperintendent5.2
2014Henry & Me MovieLefty Gomez (voice)5.0
2014The Lookalike MovieVincent5.0
2014Two Men in Town MovieTerence5.5
2014In the Blood MovieChief Ramón Garza5.8
2013We're the Millers MovieMexican Cop6.8
2013Turbo MovieAngelo (voice)6.3
2013The Last Stand MovieMike Figuerola6.1
2013Aztec Warrior MovieAztec Warrior
2012The Eric Andre Show TVSelf7.9
2012Journey 2: The Mysterious Island MovieGabato Laguatan6.2
2011The Caller MovieGeorge6.2
2011Rise of the Damned MovieRamone3.2
2011Arthur MovieBitterman5.6
2011Shameless TVMikey O'Shea8.2
2010How to Make It in America TVRene Calderon7.2
2010Republic of Doyle TVCharles Alomar7.0
2009Old Dogs MovieNick - Child Proofer #25.6
2009Community TVLuis Guzmán8.0
2009The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 MoviePhil Ramos6.4
2009The Face is Familiar MovieHimself2.0
2009Fighting MovieMartinez6.0
2009Still Waiting... MovieRaddimus4.8
2009He's Just Not That Into You MovieJavier (uncredited)6.6
2008Nothing Like the Holidays MovieJohnny6.3
2008Yes Man MovieJumper6.7
2008Beverly Hills Chihuahua MovieChucho (voice)5.4
2008I Kicked Luis Guzman in the Face MovieLuis5.5
2008Free Radio TVSelf
2007Cleaner MovieDet. Jim Vargas6.1
2007War MovieBenny6.4
2007John from Cincinnati TVRamon Gaviota6.3
2007Maldeamores MovieIsmael (segment "En la Urbanización")6.9
2007The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation' MovieSelf
2006Fast Food Nation MovieBenny6.0
2006Hard Luck MovieMillion Dollar Mendez5.5
2006School for Scoundrels MovieSergeant Moorehead5.5
2006I Love the '70s: Volume 2 TVSelf
2006I Love Toys TVUnknown character
2005Waiting... MovieRaddimus6.2
2005Carlito's Way: Rise to Power MovieNacho Reyes4.8
2005Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story MovieBalon7.1
2005I Love the '90s: Part Deux TVUnknown character9.0
2004Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events MovieBald Man6.8
2003I Love the '80s Strikes Back TVUnknown character8.0
2003Runaway Jury MovieJerry Fernandez7.0
2003Luis TVLuis8.2
2003Confidence MovieManzano6.3
2003Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd MovieRay4.2
2003Anger Management MovieLou6.2
2002Ballchewer MovieSelf5.0
2002Punch-Drunk Love MovieLance7.1
2002Welcome to Collinwood MovieCosimo6.1
2002The Adventures of Pluto Nash MovieFelix Laranga4.4
2002The Salton Sea MovieQuincy6.6
2002The Count of Monte Cristo MovieJacopo7.7
2001Double Whammy MovieJuan Benitez5.5
2001Home Invaders MoviePeligro4.5
2001Sam the Man MovieMurray3.8
2001Starwater MovieUnknown character
2000Traffic MovieRay Castro7.1
2000Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic' MovieSelf7.0
2000Thin Air MovieChollo6.3
2000Luckytown MovieJimmy5.5
2000Table One MovieXavier3.6
2000The Beat TVUnknown character4.0
2000The Huntress MoviePaulie Dortmunder7.0
1999Magnolia MovieLuis7.7
1999The Bone Collector MovieEddie Ortiz6.8
1999The Limey MovieEduardo Roel6.5
1999Mind Prey MovieDet. Black6.2
1998One Tough Cop MovieGunman Popi4.6
1998Snake Eyes MovieCyrus6.2
1998Out of Sight MovieJosé 'Chino' Chirino6.7
1997Boogie Nights MovieMaurice t.t. Rodriguez7.6
1997The Brave MovieLuis6.0
1997Oz TVRaoul 'El Cid' Hernandez8.0
1997Pronto MovieBuck Torres6.0
1997Eerie MovieUnknown character
1996Early Edition TVJohn Hernandez7.4
1996On Seventh Avenue MovieEddie Diaz3.8
1996The Substitute MovieRem7.0
1995Stonewall MovieVito5.8
1995Lotto Land MovieRicki5.0
1995House of Buggin' TVUnknown character5.5
1994Hand Gun MovieRick4.9
1994The Burning Season MovieEstate Boss6.3
1994New York Undercover TVUnknown character7.3
1994The Cowboy Way MovieChango5.7
1994El Vagabundo Con Suerte MovieLuis6.3
1993Carlito's Way MoviePachanga7.8
1993Naked in New York MovieAuditioner4.8
1993Mr. Wonderful MovieJuice5.6
1993NYPD Blue TVHector Martinez7.1
1993Frasier TVGeorge7.7
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.3
1993seaQuest DSV TVGeneral Guzmano7.1
1993Double Deception MovieRonald Sharkey8.5
1993Guilty as Sin MovieLt. Bernard Martinez5.7
1993Walker, Texas Ranger TVGomez7.0
1993Homicide: Life on the Street TVLorenzo 'Larry' Molera8.1
1993Raw TVSelf6.8
1992Innocent Blood MovieMorales6.2
1992Empire City MovieUnknown character9.0
1992To Catch a Killer MovieWaiter (uncredited)6.8
1992In the Shadow of a Killer MovieLouis Velazquez4.5
1992Rafael Hernández, jibarito del mundo MovieGuard
1991Jumpin' at the Boneyard MovieTaxi Driver6.3
1991McBain MoviePapo4.4
1991The Hard Way MoviePooley6.2
1990Law & Order TVCesar Pescador7.3
1990No Picnic MovieArroyo6.9
1990Q & A MovieLuis Valentin5.9
1989Family Business MovieTorres5.7
1989Black Rain MovieFrankie6.6
1989Rooftops MovieMartinez4.8
1989True Believer MovieOrtega6.2
1988Monsters TVLuis6.9
1988Crocodile Dundee II MovieJose5.9
1987*batteries not included MovieBystander (uncredited)6.7
1987Heartbeat MovieGang Member #27.0
1986Seven Women, Seven Sins MovieLotto Man (segment "Greed")5.5
1985The Equalizer TVGypsy Cabbie7.2
1985Variety MovieJose5.4
1985Screen Two TVVito7.1
1984Hunter TVCarlos Delgado7.1
1984Miami Vice TVMiguel Revilla7.4
1984Miami Vice TVGoon #17.4
1977Short Eyes MovieInmate6.6
TBAThe Patience of Vultures MovieUnknown character
TBADead Guy MovieUnknown character

Crew (3)

YearTitleRoleRating
2025Miles Away MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2023Story Ave MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.6
2015Puerto Ricans in Paris MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.7

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Questions about Luis Guzmán

What are some of Luis Guzmán's career highlights?

Luis Guzmán's career highlights include notable roles in films like 'Boogie Nights,' 'Traffic,' and 'The Infiltrator.' He is also well-known for his work in the television series 'Oz' and 'Shameless.'

Has Luis Guzmán won any awards?

Luis Guzmán has not won an Academy Award but has received nominations for various awards, including the Screen Actors Guild Awards for his ensemble performances.

What was Luis Guzmán's first film?

Luis Guzmán's first film was 'The Hard Way,' released in 1991. This marked the beginning of his extensive film career.

What are some of Luis Guzmán's most successful films?

Some of Luis Guzmán's most successful films include 'Boogie Nights,' 'Traffic,' and 'Carlito's Way.' These films showcased his range as an actor and contributed to his recognition in Hollywood.

What is known about Luis Guzmán's personal life?

Luis Guzmán is married to Ana Guzmán, and they have three children together. He maintains a relatively private personal life, focusing on his acting career.

What is Luis Guzmán's estimated net worth?

Luis Guzmán's estimated net worth is around $8 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.

What are some milestones in Luis Guzmán's filmography?

Luis Guzmán's filmography includes over 150 credits, with key milestones being his performances in 'Boogie Nights,' 'Traffic,' and 'The Infiltrator,' which solidified his status as a prominent character actor.

What genres does Luis Guzmán typically act in?

Luis Guzmán typically acts in a variety of genres, including drama, comedy, and crime films. His versatility allows him to take on diverse roles across different types of stories.