Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos
Birth name	Edward James Olmos
Born	February 24, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Sometimes credited as	Edward Olmos, Edward J. Olmos, Edward Jamesl Olmos
Notable Roles	William Adama in Battlestar Galactica Lieutenant Martin Castillo in Miami Vice
Notable Episodes
Awards	1 Emmy 2 TV Golden Globes 5 ALMA TV Awards, USA 1 NCLR Bravo TV Award, USA Other Awards: Motion Picture Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; 1 ALMA Film Award, USA; 1 Arizona International Film Festival Independent Film Award, USA; 1 Huelva Latin American Film Festival Prize of the City of Huelva; 1 Independent Spirit Award, USA; 1 Lone Star Film Award; 1 NCLR Bravo Film Award, USA; 1 Taos Talking Picture Cineaste Award, USA; 1 Women in Film Crystal Humanitarian Award

Biography

Edward James Olmos was born on the February 24, 1947 in East Los Angeles, California. During the 1960's Olmos was lead vocals in the band Pacific Ocean, before moving to acting, getting his big break in Zoot Suit (stage) and eventually directing American Me (film).

Roles

Starring Roles

Series	Role	Year(s)	Season(s)
Miami Vice	Martin Castillo	1984–1989	1	2	3	4	5
American Family	Jess Gonzalez	2002–2004	1	2
Battlestar Galactica	William Adama	2003–2009	M	1	2	3	4
Dexter	James Gellar	2011	6

Guest Starring Roles

Series	Role	Episode	Airdate
Cannon (credited as Edward Olmos)		4x06 - The Exchange	October 23, 1974
Kojak (credited as Edward Olmos)	Paco	3x14 - How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars	December 21, 1975
Police Woman (credited as Edward Olmos)	Hawkins	3x05 - Sarah Who?	October 26, 1976
Starsky & Hutch (credited as Edward Jamesl Olmos)	Julio Gutierez	2x15 - The Psychic	January 15, 1977
Hawaii Five-O	Dancer	9x15 - Ready, Aim.....	January 20, 1977
CHiPs	Henry	1x22 - Flashback!	April 1, 1978
Hill Street Blues	Joe Gustimonte	2x12 - Of Mouse and Man	February 11, 1982
Hill Street Blues	Joe Gustimonte	2x13 - Zen and the Art of Law Enforcement	February 18, 1982
Hill Street Blues	Judge Cruz	4x16 - Parting Is Such Sweep Sorrow	February 16, 1984
Touched by an Angel	Col. Victor Walls	4x19 - God and Country	March 15, 1998
The West Wing	Mendoza	1x09 - The Short List	November 24, 1999
The West Wing	Roberto Mendoza	1x15 - Celestial Navigation	February 16, 2000
CSI: NY	Luther Devarro	7x04 - Sangre Por Sangre	October 15, 2010
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	Robert Gonzales	2x14 - Love in the Time of Hydra	March 24, 2015
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	Robert Gonzales	2x15 - One Door Closes	March 31, 2015
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	Robert Gonzales	2x16 - Afterlife	April 7, 2015
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	Robert Gonzales	2x19 - The Dirty Half Dozen	April 28, 2015
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	Robert Gonzales	2x20 - Scars	May 5, 2015

Specials and Made-for-TV Movies

Title	Role	Airdate	Series/Banner
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three	Det. Anthony Piscotti	February 1, 1998	ABC Sunday Night Movie
Razor	William Adama	November 24, 2007	Battlestar Galactica
The Plan	William Adama	October 27, 2009	Battlestar Galactica

Director

Episodes Directed

Series	Episode	Airdate	Credit
Miami Vice	2x08 - Bushido	November 22, 1985
Battlestar Galactica	1x09 - Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down	December 13, 2004
Battlestar Galactica	3x13 - Taking a Break from All Your Worries	January 28, 2007
Battlestar Galactica	4x04 - Escape Velocity	April 25, 2008
Battlestar Galactica	4x18 - Islanded in a Stream of Stars	March 6, 2009

Specials and Made-for-TV Movies Directed

Title	Credit	Airdate	Series/Banner
The Plan		October 27, 2009	Battlestar Galactica

Awards and Accolades

IVy Awards

• Nominated: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2005-06)

Battlestar Galactica

Primetime Emmy Awards

(1 Win in 3 Nominations)

• Won: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (1985)

Miami Vice

• Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (1986)

Miami Vice

• Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special (1995)

The Burning Season

Golden Globe Awards

(2 Wins in 4 Nominations)

• Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1986)

Miami Vice

• Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1989)

Miami Vice

• Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (1989) - Stand and Deliver

• Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (1995)

The Burning Season

ALMA Awards

(6 Wins in 10 Nominations)

• Won: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series in a Crossover Role (1998)

12 Angry Men

• Won: Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film (1998) - Selena

• Won: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series in a Crossover Role (1999)

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

• Won: Outstanding Director - Television Series, Mini-Series, Television Movie (2007)

Walkout

• Won: Outstanding Actor - Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie (2007, 2008)

Battlestar Galactica

NCLR Bravo TV Awards

(2 Nominations/1 Win)

• Won: Outstanding Individual Performance in Made for Television Movie or Mini-Series (1996)

Dead Man's Walk

• Nominated: Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Variety or Music Series/Special (1996)

Latino Laugh Festival

Academy Awards

• Nominated: Best Actor in a Leading Role (1988) - Stand and Deliver

Other Awards

• Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Motion Picture Star

• Arizona International Film Festival, USA
  • Won: Independent Film Award (1999)

• Huelva Latin American Film Festival, USA
  • Won: Prize of the City of Huelva (1998)

• Independent Spirit Awards, USA
  • Won: Best Male Lead (1988) - Stand and Deliver

• Lone Star Film Awards, USA
  • Won: Best Supporting Actor (1997) - Selena

• NCLR Bravo Film Awards, USA
  • Won: Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film (1996) - Caught

• Taos Talking Picture Festival, USA
  • Won: Cineaste Award (1996)

• Women in Film Crystal Awards, USA
  • Won: Humanitarian Award (1989)

Trivia

• Was married to Kaija Keel, daughter of Howard Keel with whom he has two children, Bodie and Mico, before divorcing in 1992
• Was married to Lorraine Bracco in 1994. She filed for divorce in January 2002 after five years of separation.
• Had a long term relationship with Lymari Nadal. They married in 2002, separating in 2013.
• Has four adopted children: Daniela, Michael, Brandon, and Tamiko