50 Most Famous Hispanic Actors of All Time

Hispanic Actors can be found in just about every film that comes out. They range from young actors to long-time veterans, and they all bring a unique culture to Hollywood. The country’s 50 most well-known Hispanic actors are listed here, from least to most well-known.

1. Wagner Moura

Wagner Moura	Information
Full Name	Wagner Maniçoba de Moura
Date of Birth	June 27, 1976
Birthplace	Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Occupation	Actor, Director, Filmmaker
Alma Mater	Federal University of Bahia
Career Highlights	Acclaimed roles in Brazilian cinema
Notable Awards	Golden Bear award for “Elite Squad”
Other Works	Antagonist in telenovela “Paraíso Tropical”
Personal Life	Married to Sandra Delgado since 2001
Contributions	Positive representation for Latin Americans in Hollywood

Wagner Maniçoba de Moura, a Brazilian actor, filmmaker, director, singer, and journalist, was born in 1976. In addition to being a well-known and respected actor in his native Brazil, he has received recognition for his performances in Elite Squad (2007), Elite Squad: Elysium (2013), and Spider The Enemy Within (2010. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his depiction of Pablo Escobar in the first two seasons of the Netflix series Narcos (2015–2016).

2. Eugenio Derbez

Eugenio Derbez	Information
Full Name	Eugenio Derbez
Born	September 2, 1961 (age 61), Mexico City
Occupation	Mexican actor and comedian
Years active	1974–present
Spouses	Gabriela Michel (m. 1986; div. 1987), Victoria Ruffo (m. 1992; div. 1997), Alessandra Rosaldo (m. 2012)
Children	4, including Aislinn, Vadhir, José Eduardo Derbez, Aitana Derbez
Parent	Silvia Derbez (mother)
Residence	Los Angeles
Films	The Book of Life, The Angry Birds Movie 2, CODA, Sangre de mi Sangre, Miracles from Heaven, How to Be a Latin Lover, etc.
Television Series	Rob!, Al Derecho y al Derbez, Derbez en Cuando, La familia P. Luche, etc.
Recognition	Variety’s #1 most influential Latin American male in the world (2014)
Walk of Fame	Unveiled star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on March 10, 2016
Production Company	Co-founder of 3Pas Studios with Benjamin Odell

Actor and comedian Eugenio González Derbez was born in Mexico in 1961. The Book of Life, The Angry Birds Movie 2, and The Secret Life of Pets are just a few of the movies and TV shows in which he has starred. He had numerous guest appearances in American movies and TV shows in the 2010s, including Miracles from Heaven, Girl in Progress, Rob!, and Jack and Jill.

3. Ricardo Montalbán

Ricardo Montalb n	Information
Full Name	Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino
Born	November 25, 1920, in Mexico City, Mexico
Died	January 14, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality	Mexican, American
Occupation	Film and Television Actor
Notable Roles	Mr. Roarke in “Fantasy Island” (1977-1984)
Awards	Emmy Award for How the West Was Won (1978)
Spokesperson	Featured in Chrysler automobile advertisements
Family	Spouse: Georgiana Young
Resting Place	Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City

Mexican actor Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalban y Merino (1920–2009) worked in film and television. Beginning in the early 1970s, he played Armando in the Planet of the Apes movie series Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1973) and Escapes the Planet of the Apes (1971). He appeared in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and the 1967 television series Star Trek as the genetically modified human villain Khan Noonien Singh (1982).

4. Mario López

Mario L pez	Information
Full Name	Mario López
Born	October 10, 1973
Birthplace	Chula Vista, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actor
Notable Roles	A.C. Slater in “Saved by the Bell” and its spin-offs
Acting Career	Appeared in films, television series, and on Broadway
Dancing with Stars	Placed second in the third season with Karina Smirnoff as partner
Author	Published books on fitness and healthy lifestyle
Philanthropy	Involved in efforts to revive the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo
Personal Life	Married to Courtney Mazza with three children
Religion	Practicing Catholic
Fitness Enthusiast	Amateur boxer and purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

American actor and television host Mario Lopez was born in 1973. He has made appearances on Broadway, in movies, and on several television shows. He is well known for playing A.C. Slater on the 2020 spinoff series of Saved by the Bell, Among other programs, Saved by the Bell: The College Years.

5. Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez	Information
Full Name	Jay Hernandez
Birthdate	February 20, 1978
Birthplace	Montebello, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1998–present
Spouse	Daniella Deutscher (married in 2006)
Film Debut	Crazy/Beautiful (2001)
Notable Films	Friday Night Lights (2004), Hostel (2005), Bad Moms (2016), Suicide Squad (2016)
Current Role	Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. reboot
Education	Don Bosco Technical Institute, Schurr High School
Family	Parents: Isis and Javier Hernandez Sr.; Siblings: Amelia, Michael, Gabriel

American actor and model Javier Manuel Hernandez Jr., also known as Jay Hernandez, was born in 1978. Hernandez made his cinematic debut alongside Kirsten Dunst in the love story Crazy/Beautiful after making his television debut on NBC’s Hang Time (2001). He has appeared in several movies, including Suicide Squad as Chato Santana/El Diablo and Friday Night Lights (2004), Hostel (2005), and Bad Moms (2016).

6. Moises Arias

Moises Arias	Information
Full Name	Moises Arias
Birthdate	April 18, 1994
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Nationality	American, Colombian
Occupation	Actor
Known For	Rico in Hannah Montana, Biaggio in The Kings of Summer
Notable Appearances	Pitch Perfect 3, Five Feet Apart, Ender’s Game
Languages	Bilingual – English and Spanish
Family	Brother: Mateo Arias (actor)
Education	Graduated from Barbizon Modeling and Acting School
Career Highlights	Recurring role as Rico on Hannah Montana
Co-Founded MSFTSrep	Youth collective and fashion brand with Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, and Mateo Arias
Filmography	The Kings of Summer, Ender’s Game, Five Feet Apart
Music Endeavors	Released an album under a different alias

Moises Arias was born in 1994. He is a Latin American actor. Moise is best known for playing Rico on the television series Hannah Montana. Some of his most prominent roles are Rico from the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, Biaggio from the 2013 Sundance film The Kings of Summer, Cokestraw from the 2019 SXSW comedy-drama The Wall of Mexico, and Bigfoot from the Colombian military drama Monos. 

7. Gael García Bernal

Gael Garc a Bernal	Information
Full Name	Gael García Bernal
Birthdate	November 30, 1978
Birthplace	Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Occupations	Actor, Producer
Years Active	1989–present
Notable Films	Bad Education (2004), The Motorcycle Diaries (2004), Amores perros (2000), Y tu mamá también (2001), Babel (2006), Coco (2017), Old (2021)
Television Series	Mozart in the Jungle (2014–2018)
Awards	BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Nomination), Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (Winner)
Production Company	Co-founder of Canana Films
Early Activism	Teaching indigenous people to read, supporting the Zapatista uprising
Education	Studied philosophy at UNAM, Central School of Speech and Drama, European Graduate School
Directorial Work	Déficit (2007)
Notable Collaborations	Alejandro González Iñárritu, Pedro Almodóvar, Walter Salles, Alfonso Cuarón, Michel Gondry, Iciar Bollaín
International Recognition	Successful crossover into American markets, critical acclaim in English-language films
Additional Ventures	The Ambulante Documentary Film Festival, Amnesty International Short Documentary Series Los Invisibles
Current Projects	Werewolf by Night (Marvel Studios), TV and Film development with EXILE Content
Personal Life	Relationships, Children
Religious Beliefs	Culturally Catholic but spiritually agnostic

Gael Garcia Bernal is a Mexican actor and producer born in 1978. He was most famous for playing Jack Russell / Werewolf in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television, particularly Werewolf by Night, and on the Amazon Studios streaming television as Rodrigo de Souza’s program Mozart in the Jungle. Additionally, he has been seen in the films Old, Babel, Y Tu mamá también The Motorcycle Diaries, Amores Perros, Bad Education, and The Motorcycle Diaries.

8. Ryan Guzman

Ryan Guzman	Information
Full Name	Ryan Guzman
Birthdate	September 21, 1987
Birthplace	Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Mexican-American
Education	Sierra College
Occupation	Actor, former model
Years Active	2012–present
Notable Work	Step Up film series, The Boy Next Door, 9-1-1
Family	Parents: Ramón Guzmán Jr. and Lisa Anne (née Hudson) Siblings: Younger brother Steven
Residence	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Skills	Taekwondo (Black Belt)
Previous Careers	Mixed martial arts fighter, print and commercial model
Modeling Agencies	Wilhelmina Models, Look Model Agency
Famous Brands	Abercrombie & Fitch, Reebok, Old Navy, Gillette, among others
Television Debut	Pretty Little Liars (recurring role as Jake)
Breakthrough Role	Sean Asa in Step Up Revolution (2012)
Continuing Role	Edmundo “Eddie” Diaz in 9-1-1 (since 2018)
Relationship	Former partner: Chrysti Ane
Children	Son: Mateo Lopes, Daughter: Genevieve Valentina

Ryan Anthony Guzman was born in Abilene, Texas, in 1987. He is a former model and American actor best known for his leading performances as Sean Asa in the Step Up film series’ Step Up Revolution and Step Up: All In, as Noah Sandborn in the sexual, psychological thriller The Boy Next Door, and as Edmundo “Eddie” Diaz in Fox’s 9-1-1.

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9. Carlos Bardem

Carlos Bardem	Information
Full Name	Carlos Bardem
Birthdate	March 7, 1963
Birthplace	Madrid, Spain
Occupations	Actor, Writer
Notable Roles	Known for tough guy and villain roles
Family	Son of Pilar Bardem, Brother of Mónica and Javier Bardem
Education	Licentiate degree in history, Diploma in foreign relations
Feature Film Debut	Not Love, Just Frenzy (1996)

Actor and writer Carlos Encinas Bardem, was born in Spain in 1963. He frequently plays strong guys or downright villains in films. He is the brother of actors Mónica and Javier Bardem and the son of actress Pilar Bardem. He graduated with a degree in history and a license in international relations. In the movie Not Love, Just Frenzy, he made his feature film debut (1996)

10. John Ortiz

John Ortiz	Information
Full Name	John Augustin Ortiz
Birthplace	Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actor, Artistic Director
Years active	1992–present
Spouse	Jennifer Ortiz
Children	1
Notable Roles	Arturo Braga in “Fast & Furious” and “Fast & Furious 6”
Notable Achievements	Nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor
Film Performances	Guajiro in “Carlito’s Way”
Television Roles	Lead in “Hope Against Hope” for HBO
Theater Engagements	Broadway debut in “Anna in the Tropics”
Additional Films	“Miami Vice,” “American Gangster,” “Bumblebee,” and more

Actor John Ortiz was born in the United States in 1968. He is well-known for playing the bad guy Arturo Braga in the Fast & Furious films from 2009, and 2013 and Clyde in the 2010 film Jack Goes Boating; He was a Best Supporting Actor nominee at the Independent Spirit Awards as a result of this. He co-founded and served as artistic director of the LAByrinth Theater Company.

11. Tyler Posey

Tyler Posey	Information
Full Name	Tyler Posey
Birthdate	October 18, 1991 (age 31)
Birthplace	Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Hispanic (Mexican descent on his mother’s side)
Occupation	Actor, Musician
Known For	Portraying Scott McCall on “Teen Wolf” TV series
Notable Roles	Raul Garcia in “Doc,” Ty Ventura in “Maid in Manhattan”
Years Active	2000–present
Awards	Teen Choice Award, Young Artist Award nominations
Band	Lost in Kostko, Disappearing Jamie, PVMNTS, Five North
Relationship Status	Previously engaged to Seana Gorlick
Family	Parents: Cyndi Terese Garcia and John Posey
Notable Works	“Teen Wolf” (TV series), “Truth or Dare” (film), “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers” (animated series)

American actor and singer Tyler Garcia-Posey was born in 1991. His father is from the British Isles, while his mother is from Mexico. He appeared in several children’s films and television shows during his formative years, for which he received two nominations for Young Artist Awards. He is most known for playing Scott McCall, the show’s title character, in the MTV series Teen Wolf (2011-2017).

12. Anthony Quinn 

Anthony Quinn	Information
Full Name	Anthony Quinn
Birthdate	April 21, 1915
Birthplace	Chihuahua, Mexico
Nationality	Mexican, American
Occupation	Actor, film director, painter, sculptor, restaurateur, writer
Years Active	1936-2001
Notable Films	La Strada, The Guns of Navarone, Lawrence of Arabia, Zorba the Greek, Lust for Life, The Shoes of the Fisherman
Awards	2 Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor, 5 Golden Globe nominations
Spouses	Katherine DeMille, Jolanda Addolori, Katherine Benvin
Children	12, including Francesco, Danny, and Lorenzo
Cultural Impact	Seminal figure of Latin-American representation in the U.S. media

Anthony Quinn was the stage name of Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca, an Irish-Mexican-American actor who lived from 1915 to 2001. He was renowned for playing earthy, passionate characters in several critically acclaimed movies both in Hollywood and abroad. His performance as Zorba, the Greek’s title character, earned him an Oscar nomination.

Did you know that Anthony Quinn is one of the most famous Irish actors of all time? Even though he was born in Mexico, he had Irish ancestry which he was very proud of. In fact, he starred in several Irish-themed movies, including “The Black Rose” and “The Irishman.”

13. Rodrigo Santoro

Rodrigo Santoro	Information
Full Name	Rodrigo Junqueira Reis Santoro
Birthdate	22 August 1975
Birthplace	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Occupation	Actor
Famous Roles	Persian King Xerxes in “300” and its sequel “300: Rise of an Empire”
Notable Movies	“Brainstorm,” “Carandiru,” “Love Actually,” “Che,” “I Love You Phillip Morris”
Television Series	“Lost,” “Westworld”
Awards	Nominee for Best Villain at MTV Movie Awards for his role in “300”
Spouse	Mel Fronckowiak
Children	1 daughter named Nina

A Brazilian actor by the name of Rodrigo Junqueira Reis Santoro. He gained widespread recognition for his performance as Persian King Xerxes in the 2006 film 300 and its 2007 sequel 300: Rise of an Empire (2014). Other well-known films include Rio (2009), I Love You Phillip Morris (2009), Che (2008), Carandiru (2003), Love Actually (2003), Brainstorm (2001), and Rio (2011).

14. Michael Trevino

Michael Trevino	Information
Full Name	Michael Trevino
Date of Birth	January 25, 1985
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Mexican-American
Occupation	Actor
Known For	“The Vampire Diaries,” “Roswell, New Mexico”
Education	Playhouse West Acting School
Notable Works	Tyler Lockwood in “The Vampire Diaries” Kyle Valenti in “Roswell, New Mexico”
Filmography	“Cow Belles” (Disney Channel Original Movie) “Cold Case” “Bones” “The Mentalist” “Commander in Chief” “Charmed” “The Riches” “Cane” “90210”

Michael Anthony Trevino was born in Los Angeles in 1985. An American actor, His father was born in Fresno, California, to Mexican immigrants; his mother was originally from Zacatecas, Mexico. His most notable performances were Tyler Lockwood on The Vampire Diaries on The CW and Kyle Valenti in Roswell, New Mexico.

15. William Levy

William Levy	Information
Full Name	William Gutiérrez-Levy
Birthdate	August 29, 1980
Birthplace	Cojimar, Havana, Cuba
Citizenship	Cuban-American, United States
Occupations	Actor, Former Model
Education	Studied Business Administration
Career Highlights	Breakthrough Role in Mexican Telenovelas
Philanthropy	Donates Time to Fix Houses for Low-Income Families
Partner	Elizabeth Gutiérrez
Children	2

William Gutierrez-Levy, an actor and former model, was born in Cojimar, Cuba, in 1980. He made his Univision broadcast debut in the Venevision International production of Olvidarte James. He then made cameos in Mi Vida Eres Tu and Acorralada. In 2008’s Retazos de Vida, directed by Viviana Cordero, he made his film debut. His breakthrough role was in the Mexican soap opera Pasión, for which he received an invitation from producer Carla Estrada.

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16. Freddie Prinze Jr.

Freddie Prinze Jr	Information
Full Name	Freddie James Prinze Jr.
Date of Birth	March 8, 1976
Place of Birth	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Screenwriter
Years Active	1995–present
Notable Films	I Know What You Did Last Summer, She’s All That, Scooby-Doo
Television Roles	Friends, Boston Legal, Freddie, 24, Star Wars Rebels (voice of Kanan Jarrus)
Parents	Freddie Prinze, Katherine Elaine Cochran
Spouse	Sarah Michelle Gellar (married in 2002)
Children	2 (a daughter and a son)
Languages	Fluent in English and Spanish
Other Interests	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Purple belt)
Residence	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Recognition	Co-owner of Premier Streaming Network

In 1976, a young Frederick, James Prinze, was born in Los Angeles, California. He traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his mother. He is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer of both television and movies. He has acted in movies including She’s All That (1999), Scooby-Doo (2002), Summer Catch (2001), and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (1998). He also appeared in I’m still aware of your summertime behavior (1997), and I Know What You Did Last Summer (1998).

17. Tony Revolori

Tony Revolori	Information
Full Name	Anthony Revolori (né Quiñonez)
Birthdate	April 28, 1996 (age 27)
Birthplace	Anaheim, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Known For	Collaborations with Wes Anderson and portrayal of Flash Thompson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films
Collaborations with Wes Anderson	The Grand Budapest Hotel, The French Dispatch, Asteroid City
Marvel Cinematic Universe Films	Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spider-Man: No Way Home
Family Background	Parents from Jutiapa, Guatemala; father was an actor in Guatemala; younger brother Benjamin Revolori is also an actor
Early Career	Started as a child actor, first major role as young Zero Moustafa in The Grand Budapest Hotel
Recognition	Named one of the best actors under the age of twenty by IndieWire in 2014; received Impact Award for “Outstanding Performance in a Motion Picture” from the National Hispanic Media Coalition in 2018
Upcoming Projects	Monster High animated reboot series (voice of Deuce Gorgon), Scream VI (horror film, co-star)

Actor Anthony Revolori was born in the United States in 1996. Sonia and Mario Quinonez, his parents, are natives of Jutiapa, Guatemala. He was nominated for multiple acting accolades for his performances as Zero Moustafa in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and Flash Thompson in the Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2021).

18. Mark Consuelos

Mark Consuelos	Information
Full Name	Mark Andrew Consuelos
Birthdate	March 30, 1971
Birthplace	Zaragoza, Spain
Nationality	American
Education	University of South Florida (B.A., 1994)
Spouse	Kelly Ripa (m. 1996)
Children	3
Notable Roles	Mateo Santos on All My Children (1995–2001; 2010), Hiram Lodge on Riverdale (2017–2023)
Early Life	Born to an Italian mother and Mexican father, raised in Italy and the United States
Career Start	Starring role in the educational serial Connect With English
Breakthrough Role	Mateo Santos on All My Children (1995)
Film Career	The Great Raid (2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Wedding Daze (2006)
Television Appearances	Ugly Betty, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, American Horror Story: Asylum
Reality TV Hosting	Age of Love, Science of Love
Co-Hosting	Live! with Kelly and Mark (2023-present)
Awards	American Latino Media Arts Award for “Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera,” Teen’s Choice Award for Choice TV Villain

American actor Mark Andrew Consuelos was born in 1971. Saul Consuelos, a Mexican, and Camilla Consuelos, an Italian, were Mark’s parents when he was born in Zaragoza, Spain. His most prominent roles include Hiram Lodge on The CW program Riverdale and Mateo Santos on the ABC soap opera All My Children.

19. Esai Morales

Esai Morales	Information
Full Name	Esai Manuel Morales Jr.
Birthdate	October 1, 1962
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Puerto Rican
Education	School of Performing Arts, Manhattan
Occupations	Actor, producer, director, musician
Known For	Roles in “Bad Boys” and “La Bamba”
Notable Films	“Bad Boys,” “La Bamba”
Notable TV Shows	“American Family,” “Resurrection Blvd.,” “NYPD Blue,” “Ozark”
Upcoming Film	Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Awards	Rita Moreno HOLA Award for Excellence
Activism	Founder of National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts
Environmental Causes	Founding board member of E.C.O. (Earth Communications Office)
Family	Spouse: Elvimar Silva, Children: 1

American actor Esai Manuel Morales Jr. was born in 1962. He played prominent roles in La Bamba movies with Lou Diamond Phillips and Bad Boys with Sean Penn (1987). In addition to playing Lt. Tony Rodriguez on NYPD Blue from 2001 to 2004, Joseph Adama in the science fiction series Caprica from 2009 to 2010, Camino del Rio in the Netflix original series Ozark (2017), and Deathstroke / Slade Wilson in the superhero series Titans.

20. Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzm n	Information
Full Name	Luis Guzmán
Birthdate	August 28, 1956 (age 66)
Birthplace	Cayey, Puerto Rico
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1976–present
Notable Films	Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Traffic
Notable TV Series	Oz, Narcos, Code Black
Education	The American University
Career Start	Social worker, Street theater, Independent films
Mother	Rosa (Hospital worker)
Stepfather	Benjamin Cardona (TV repairman)
Residence	Sutton, Vermont
Endorsement	Senator Bernie Sanders for President
Charity Work	Assisting hurricane-affected community center in Loiza, Puerto Rico
Commentator	VH1’s I Love the ’80s, I Love Toys
Voice Acting	Ricardo Diaz in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Music Video Appearance	“Yes We Can”
Commercial Appearance	Snickers Super Bowl commercials (2010)
Interview	MSNBC – Telegramgate and Puerto Rican politics

Actor Luis Guzmán was born in Puerto Rico in 1956. During his forty-year career, he has made countless film and television appearances. Guzmán has worked with director Steven Soderbergh frequently, appearing in such movies as Out of Sight (1998) and The Limey (2001). (1999).

Known for his versatile acting skills and recognizable mustache, Luis Guzmán has become one of the most recognizable Puerto Rican actors in Hollywood. In fact, he has been included on the list of 50 famous Puerto Rican celebrities due to his successful career. From his roles in the movie “Traffic” to his role in TV series “Oz” and “How to Make it in America,” Luis Guzmán has proven himself to be a talented actor in any genre.

21. Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama	Information
Full Name	Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama
Born	January 30, 1980
Birthplace	Miami, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Colombian and Venezuelan descent
Occupations	Actor, Producer, Television Personality
Known For	Fez in the sitcom “That ’70s Show”
Notable Roles	Agustín Madrigal in “Encanto”
Active Years	1998–present
Notable Films	“Party Monster” (2003)
TV Shows	“Yo Momma” (2006–07) – Host
Social Activism	Global Ambassador for the United Service Organizations (USO)
Music Career	Released the song “The Way I Fiesta” (2011)
Philanthropy	Toured extensively with the USO
Relationships	Dated Mandy Moore, Lindsay Lohan, and Demi Lovato
Car Collection	Owns the original model 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser used in “That ’70s Show”

Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama was born in Miami, Florida, in 1980. Both his mother and father are from Colombia. He is an American actor, television personality, and producer. His roles as Fez in the sitcom That ’70s Show (1998–2006), Agustin Madrigal in Encanto, and Carlos Madrigal in From Dusk to Dawn: The Series are among his most well-known ones (2014–2016).

22. Miguel Ferrer

Miguel Ferrer	Information
Full Name	Miguel José Ferrer
Birthdate	February 7, 1955
Birthplace	Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Death Date	January 19, 2017
Resting Place	Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1981–2017
Notable Film Roles	Bob Morton in RoboCop
Notable TV Roles	FBI Agent Albert Rosenfield on Twin Peaks
Parents	José Ferrer (Father)
Siblings	Maria Ferrer (Sister)
Half-Sibling	Letty (Leticia) Ferrer (Half-Sister)
Education	Studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse
Notable Achievements	Co-creator of Comet Man and Trypto the Acid Dog

Actor Miguel José Ferrer was American and lived from 1955 until 2017. In the 1987 movie RoboCop, he played Bob Morton, his breakout role. Additionally, he has appeared in movies such as Quigley in Blank Check (1994) and Harbinger in Hot Shots! Part II (1993), Shan Yu in Mulan (1998), Eduardo Ruiz in Traffic (2000), and Vice President Rodriguez in Iron Man 3. (2013).

23. Wilson Cruz

Wilson Cruz	Information
Full Name	Wilson Cruz
Birthdate	December 27, 1973
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actor, producer, activist, singer
Notable Roles	– Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life
Advocacy Work	Advocate for gay youth, especially gay minorities
Ancestry	Afro-Puerto Rican
Coming Out Experience	Came out as gay to parents, reconciled with father
Significant Achievements	First openly gay actor to play an openly gay character in a leading role in an American television series
Filmography	– Nixon
Advocacy and Recognition	GLAAD board member and spokesperson

Born in 1973, Wilson Cruz is an American actor best known for playing Dr. Hugh Culber on Star Trek: Discovery, Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life, Angel in the Broadway tour of Rent, and Junito on Noah’s Arc. As an Afro-Puerto Rican man, he has worked as an LGBT advocate, particularly for gay kids of color.

24. Frankie Muniz

Frankie Muniz	Information
Full Name	Frankie Muniz
Birthdate	December 5, 1985
Birthplace	Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, race car driver
Years active	1997–present
Spouse	Paige Price
Children	1
Known For	Malcolm in the Middle
Awards	Emmy Award nomination, Golden Globe nominations
Film Roles	Deuces Wild, Big Fat Liar, Agent Cody Banks, Racing Stripes
Breakthrough Role	Malcolm in the Middle
Musical Endeavors	Drummer for Kingsfoil, You Hang Up
Racing Career	Competed in Atlantic Championship, ARCA Menards Series
Ethnicity	Puerto Rican (of Spanish descent from Asturias)
Nationality	American

American actor Francisco James Muniz IV was born in 1985. While Muniz’s father is Puerto Rican (of Spanish origin from Asturias), his mother is half-Irish and half-Italian. His role as Malcolm in the Middle’s titular character on the Fox sitcom from 2000 to 2006 made him most famous and led to nominations for two Golden Globes Awards and an Emmy. He is also recognized for his work in the movies Agent Cody Banks (2003), Racing Stripes (2003), Big Fat Liar (2002), Deuces Wild (2002), and (2005).

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25. Gabriel Iglesias

Gabriel Iglesias	Information
Full Name	Gabriel Jesús Iglesias
Birthdate	July 15, 1976
Birthplace	San Diego, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Stand-up comedian, actor
Notable Works	I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy, Hot & Fluffy, Mr. Iglesias, Space Jam: A New Legacy
Medium	Stand-up, television, film
Years Active	1997–present
Genres	Observational comedy, clean comedy, surreal humor, self-deprecation, satire
Notable TV Shows	Mr. Iglesias, Stand Up Revolution, Fluffy’s Food Adventures
Notable Films	Magic Mike, Planes, The Nut Job, El Americano: The Movie
Voice Acting	Speedy Gonzales in Space Jam: A New Legacy

Gabriel Jess Iglesias, commonly known as Fluffy, is an American actor and stand-up comedian born in 1976. He has Mexican ancestry. He has acted in many live-action and animated TV episodes, motion pictures, and sitcoms. He voiced Speedy Gonzales in Space Jam: A New Legacy in addition to acting in the Netflix sitcom Mr. Iglesias and Tobias in the films Magic Mike (2012) and its sequel (2015).

26. Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo	Information
Full Name	Danny Trejo
Born	May 16, 1944 (age 79)
Place of Birth	Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1985–present
Notable Films	Desperado, Heat, From Dusk Till Dawn film series, Machete franchise
Collaborations	Robert Rodriguez (second cousin), frequent collaborator
Early Life	Troubled childhood, involvement in crime
Transformation	Overcame drug addiction, found faith, became a substance abuse counselor
Film Career	Accidental entry into film industry, diverse range of roles
Recognitions	Typecast as a prisoner, gained worldwide fame with Blood In, Blood Out
Personal Mentors	Michael Mann, Robert De Niro
Philanthropy	Active involvement in helping those in need, especially addicts
Current Projects	Ongoing acting career, potential future projects

Danny Trejo was born in 1944 to Mexican-American parents in Los Angeles’ Echo Park. He is an actor from the USA. He has appeared in several films, including Desperado, Heat, and the From Dusk Till Dawn trilogy. He played the role of Isador “Machete” Cortez, which was created for the Spy Kids series and eventually developed into its franchise, together with regular collaborator and his second cousin Robert Rodriguez.

27. Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt	Information
Full Name	Benjamin Bratt
Birthdate	December 16, 1963
Birthplace	San Francisco, California, U.S.
Education	University of California, Santa Barbara (BFA)
Occupation(s)	Actor, producer
Years active	1987–present
Spouse	Talisa Soto
Children	2
Notable Film Roles	Demolition Man, Clear and Present Danger, The River Wild, Miss Congeniality, Traffic, Piñero, Catwoman, Trucker, Despicable Me 2, Snitch, Coco
Notable TV Roles	Law & Order, Private Practice, 24: Live Another Day, Star
Voice Acting	Despicable Me 2, Coco, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Producing	Dolores
Awards and Recognition	Screen Actors Guild Award, 4 ALMA Awards, Primetime Emmy Award nomination, Blockbuster Entertainment Award
Activism	American Indian Movement, Native American rights
Family Background	Mother: Eldy (née Banda), nurse and political activist Father: Peter Bratt Sr., sheet metal worker Paternal Grandfather: George, Broadway actor
Activism and Philanthropy	American Indian College Fund, Friendship House Association of American Indians, Native American Health Center, Tribal Athletics Program, United Indian Nations
Relationships	Previously dated Julia Roberts Married to Talisa Soto since 2002 Children: Sophia Rosalinda Bratt, Mateo Bravery Bratt

American actor and producer Benjamin Bratt was born in 1963 and had experience in both film and television. His father is an American with ancestors from both Germany and England. In the 1990s, he played supporting parts in blockbuster films, including Demolition Man (1993), The River Wild (1994), and Clear and Present Danger (1994). He appeared in the NBC drama series Law & Order from 1995 to 1999 as Detective Rey Curtis from the New York City Police Department (NYPD).

28. Adam Rodríguez

Adam Rodr guez	Information
Full Name	Adam Michael Rodríguez
Birthdate	April 2, 1975
Birthplace	Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actor, screenwriter, director
Known For	Eric Delko on CSI: Miami; Luke Alvez on Criminal Minds
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Half Puerto Rican, half Cuban
Mother’s Ancestry	Puerto Rican
Education	Clarkstown High School North
Former Profession	Stockbroker
Notable Roles	Roswell (Season 3); CSI: Miami; Criminal Minds
Film Appearances	I Can Do Bad All By Myself; Love and Debate; Magic Mike; Magic Mike XXL
Television Appearances	Brooklyn South; Law & Order; Felicity; Roswell; NYPD Blue; Ugly Betty; The Night Shift; Ordinary Joe
Music Video Appearances	Jennifer Lopez’s “If You Had My Love”; Busta Rhymes’ “Respect My Conglomerate”; Lionel Richie’s “I Call It Love”; Melanie Fiona’s “It Kills Me”; 50 Cent’s “Many Men”; Wisin & Yandel’s “No Dejemos Que Se Apague”
Directing and Writing	Directed and wrote an episode of CSI: Miami; episode “Hunting Ground” (season 9, episode 16)
Residences	New York City; Los Angeles; Puerto Rico
Spouse	Grace Gail
Children	3 (including Bridgemont Bernard Rodriguez, born on March 16, 2020)

Adam Michael Rodriguez was born in 1975). His mother is of Puerto Rican ancestry, whereas his father is a mix of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. He is an American actor, screenwriter, and director. He rose to fame as Eric Delko on CSI: Miami. He played Task Force Agent Luke Alvez on Criminal Minds. Rodriguez was born in Yonkers, New York,[2] the son of Janet Rodriguez, an airline ticket agent, and Ramon Rodriguez, a senior executive with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

29. Demián Bichir

Demi n Bichir	Information
Full Name	Demián Bichir
Birthdate	August 1, 1963
Birthplace	Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
Citizenship	Mexican
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1977–present
Spouses	Lisset ​(married 2001, divorced 2003)​ Stefanie Sherk ​(married 2011, died 2019)​
Children	1
Parents	Alejandro Bichir (father) Maricruz Nájera (mother)
Relatives	Odiseo Bichir (brother) Bruno Bichir (brother)
Academy Award Nomination	Nominated for Best Actor for his role in “A Better Life”
Background	Mexican actor known for Hollywood film appearances
Notable Roles	Fidel Castro in “Che” Emigrant in “A Better Life”
Recognitions	Multiple awards from the Mexican Association of Theater Critics
Directorial Debut	“A Circus Story & A Love Song” premiered at Morelia International Film Festival
Latest Projects	“Alien: Covenant” “The Nun” “Chaos Walking” Remake series “Grand Hotel” “Without Blood” (adapted film)

Actor Demián Bichir Nájera was born in Mexico in 1963. He started as a telenovela star before making Hollywood movies. For his performance in A Better Life, He was a candidate for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

30. Guillermo Díaz

Guillermo D az	Information
Full Name	Guillermo Díaz
Birthdate	March 22, 1975
Birthplace	New Jersey, US
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor
Known For	Scandal, Half Baked, 200 Cigarettes, Stonewall
Education	Mount San Antonio College
Years Active	1992–present
Notable Roles	Diego “Huck” Muñoz in Scandal
Filmography	Half Baked, 200 Cigarettes, Stonewall
Television Appearances	Chappelle’s Show, Law & Order, Weeds, ER, Broad City, Girls
LGBTQ+ Advocate	Named one of Out Magazine’s 100 most influential LGBTQ+ people
Madonna Fan	Attended multiple Madonna tours, has her face tattooed on his arm

Actor Guillermo Dáz was born in the United States in 1975. Daz was raised in Manhattan’s Washington Heights and was born to Cuban parents in New Jersey. He is well-known for the movies Stonewall, 200 Cigarettes, and Half Baked from 1998. (1995). His most well-known performance was as Diego “Huck” Muoz in the drama Scandal.

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31. Adrian Grenier

Adrian Grenier	Information
Full Name	Adrian Sean Grenier
Birthdate	July 10, 1976
Birthplace	Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, Producer, Director, Musician, Social Entrepreneur
Notable Works	Entourage (TV series), Drive Me Crazy, The Devil Wears Prada
Education	Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, Bard College
Spouse	Jordan Roemmele
Children	1
Ancestry	8% Native American ancestry, Part Apache Indian
Reckless Productions	Co-founder of socially-minded film production company
SHFT.com	Co-founder of sustainability lifestyle brand
United Nations	Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme
Bitcoin	Advocate for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency farming community

Adrian Sean Grenier is an American actor, director, producer, and musician. He was born in 1976. Grenier was born in New Mexico’s Santa Fe. A family predominance of Mexican, Spanish, and some French ancestry gave birth to his mother in New Mexico. He achieved his greatest fame for playing Vincent Chase in the television series Entourage (2004–2011). He has acted in movies like Marauders (2017), Trash Fire (2016), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), and Drive Me Crazy (1999). (2016). He will appear in the Netflix series Clickbait in 2021.

32. Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin	Information
Full Name	Cheech Marin
Birth Name	Richard Anthony Marin
Born	July 13, 1946
Birthplace	South Los Angeles, California
Nationality	American
Occupation	Comedian, actor, musician, activist
Years Active	1971–present
Genres	Character comedy, musical comedy, political satire, sketch comedy, stoner comedy
Spouse	Darlene Morley (m. 1975; div. 1984), Patti Heid (m. 1986; div. 2009), Natasha Rubin
Children	3
Notable Works	Cheech & Chong comedy act, Nash Bridges, Disney films
Trademark	Characters with strong Chicano accents
Fluent in Spanish	Speaks some Spanish and often uses it in movies
Nickname	“Cheech” (short for “chicharron”)
Alma Mater	California State University, Northridge
Collaborations	Frequently collaborated with director Robert Rodriguez
Voice Acting	Voiced characters in Disney films, such as The Lion King and Cars series
Art Collection	Avid collector of Chicano art
Business Ventures	Exclusive rights to use cannabis products with the Private Stash brand in Canada
Residency	Malibu, California

Richard Anthony “Cheech” Marin, an American actor, musician, comedian, and activist, was best known for his work with Cheech & Chong in the 1970s and early 1980s. Marin was born in 1946. Several Disney movies, including Oliver & Company, The Lion King, the Cars series, Coco, and Beverly Hills Chihuahua, feature characters he has voiced. Despite Marin not speaking Spanish well, his characters’ pronounced Chicano accents have become his signature.

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33. Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos	Information
Full Name	Edward James Olmos
Birthdate	February 13, 1947
Birthplace	East Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship	United States, Mexico
Occupations	Actor, Director, Producer, Activist
Years Active	1974–present
Known For	Miami Vice, Stand and Deliver, Battlestar Galactica, Blade Runner
Notable Awards	Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, Academy Award nomination
Notable Roles	Lieutenant Martin “Marty” Castillo, Jaime Escalante, William Adama, Detective Gaff, El Pachuco
Personal Life	Married to Kaija Keel, Lorraine Bracco, Lymari Nadal
Children	6 children, including Bodie Olmos
Honorary Degrees	Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) from Whittier College

Edward James Olmos, an American actor, activist, director, and producer, was born in 1947. His mother was an American with Mexican ancestry, while his father had immigrated from Mexico to California in 1945. He gained the most notoriety for his roles in Miami Vice as Lieutenant Martin “Marty” Castillo (1984–1989), William Adama in the reboot of Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), and instructor Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver. In 1992, he also directed American Me.

34. Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina	Information
Full Name	Alfred Molina
Birthdate	May 24, 1953
Birthplace	London, England
Citizenship	United Kingdom, United States
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1978–present
Spouses	Jill Gascoine, Jennifer Lee
Children	1
Rise to Prominence	Laurence Olivier Award nominee for Best Newcomer in a Play
Notable Roles	Satipo in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man 2, Kenneth Halliwell in Prick Up Your Ears, Diego Rivera in Frida
Awards	Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominee, BAFTA Award nominee, Tony Award nominee, Satellite Award nominee
Stage Work	Royal National Theatre productions, Broadway performances in ‘Art,’ ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ and ‘Red’
Voice Work	Voiced characters in Rango, Monsters University, Frozen II, and DC League of Super-Pets
Philanthropy	Patron of the performing arts group Theatretrain
Recent Projects	Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), The Water Man (2020), Promising Young Woman (2020)

In 1953, Alfredo Molina, an English actor most recognized for his work in theater and film, was born. In 2017, For his depiction of Robert Aldrich in the miniseries Feud, he received nominations for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. For his role in Frida, he was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has also garnered nominations for five Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Tony Awards, the Independent Spirit Award, and the British Independent Film Award.

35. Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale	Information
Full Name	Bobby Cannavale
Birthdate	May 3, 1970 (age 53)
Birthplace	Union City, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1996–present
Spouse	Jenny Lumet (m. 1994; div. 2003)
Partner	Rose Byrne (2012–present)
Children	3, including Jake Cannavale
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Hispanic
Notable Works	– “Third Watch”
Awards	– Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Film Highlights	– “The Station Agent”
Television Highlights	– “Vinyl”
Voice Work	– Netflix series “BoJack Horseman”

American actor Roberto Michael Cannavale was born in 1970. His mother is Cuban and immigrated to the United States in 1960, while his father is of Italian origin. His most well-known television roles are those in Mr. Robot, Vinyl, and Third Watch, and recurring roles in Boardwalk Empire and Will & Grace. Cannavale is well renowned for his theater and movie roles.

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36. Héctor Elizondo

H ctor Elizondo	Information
Full Name	Héctor Elizondo
Birthdate	December 22, 1936 (age 86)
Birthplace	New York, U.S.
Education	Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1963–present
Spouses	Marie Rivera, Marie Mandry, Carolee Campbell
Children	1
Notable Television Series	Chicago Hope (1994–2000), Last Man Standing (2011–2021)
Notable Films	The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), American Gigolo (1980), Leviathan (1989), Pretty Woman (1990), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Runaway Bride (1999), The Princess Diaries (2001), Valentine’s Day (2010)
Awards	Obie Award, Primetime Emmy Award, 2 ALMA Awards, Drama Desk Award nomination, Golden Globe Award nomination, Satellite Award nomination, 5 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nominations

Character actor Héctor Elizondo was born in the United States in 1936. He is well-known for his roles as Ed Alzate in the television series Last Man Standing and Phillip Watters in the show Chicago Hope. Elizondo has won two ALMA Awards, an Obie Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Additionally, he has been nominated for five Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Drama Desk Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Satellite Award.

37. Desi Arnaz

Desi Arnaz	Information
Full Name	Desi Arnaz
Birthdate	March 2, 1917
Birthplace	Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Occupation	Actor, Bandleader, Producer
Famous Role	Ricky Ricardo on “I Love Lucy”
Co-founder	Desilu Productions
Innovations	Syndicated rerun, multiple-camera setup
Contributions	Popularized conga line dancing in the US
Notable Series	“I Love Lucy,” “The Untouchables”
Musical Career	Desi Arnaz Orchestra, successful bandleader
Awards	Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, WW2 Victory Medal

Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III, an American actor, bandleader, and producer of film and television who was born in Cuba, lived from 1917 until 1986. He co-starred with his then-wife Lucille Ball in the American television series I Love Lucy as Ricky Ricardo. With the I Love Lucy series, Arnaz and Ball are recognized as the creators of the syndicated rerun.

38. Martin Sheen 

38 Martin Sheen	Information
Full Name	Martin Sheen
Birthdate	August 3, 1940
Birthplace	Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Activist
Years Active	1961–present
Spouse	Janet Templeton (m. 1961)
Children	Emilio Estevez, Ramon Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Renée Estevez
Notable Film Roles	The Subject Was Roses, Badlands, Apocalypse Now
Notable Television Roles	President Josiah Bartlet in The West Wing, Robert Hanson in Grace and Frankie
Awards and Recognition	San Sebastián International Film Festival Best Actor for Badlands, BAFTA Award for Best Actor nomination for Apocalypse Now, Golden Globe Awards for The West Wing, SAG Awards for The West Wing
Collaborations with Directors	Richard Attenborough, Francis Ford Coppola, Terrence Malick, David Cronenberg, Mike Nichols, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone
Hollywood Walk of Fame	Star received in 1989
Directorial Work	Directed the film Cadence (1990), narrated, produced, and directed documentary television
Personal Background	Overcame Erb’s palsy, Contracted polio as a child, Strong commitment to social justice and liberal politics, Inspired by James Dean, Organized a strike as a teenager, Adopted stage name Martin Sheen from CBS casting director Robert Dale Martin and Catholic archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estévez (born 1940) in Antonio Gerardo. He known professionally as Martin Sheen, is an American actor. He first became known for his roles in the films The Subject Was Roses (1968) and Badlands (1973), and later achieved wide recognition for his leading role as Captain Benjamin Willard in Apocalypse Now (1979).

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39. Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits	Information
Full Name	Jimmy L. Smits
Date of Birth	July 9, 1955
Place of Birth	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Education	Brooklyn College (BA), Cornell University (MFA)
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1984–present
Notable Works	L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, The West Wing, Star Wars, Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, In the Heights
Spouse	Barbara Smits (m. 1981; div. 1987)
Partner	Wanda De Jesus (since 1986)
Children	2
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Puerto Rican and Dutch
Religion	Roman Catholic
Awards	Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, ALMA Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, HOLA Award
Humanitarian Work	Co-founder of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, advocate for diagnostic colorectal screening
Notable Films	Switch (1991), My Family (1995), The Jane Austen Book Club (2007), In the Heights (2021)
Stage Career	Hangar Theatre, New York Shakespeare Festival, Broadway productions
Social Activism	Supporter of organizations such as the Red Cross, New York Cares, and Stand up to Cancer

Jimmy L. Smits, an actor, was born in the U.S. in 1955. His most well-known roles include lawyer Victor Sifuentes in the legal drama L.A. Law from the 1980s to the 1990s, NYPD Detective Bobby Simone in the police drama NYPD Blue from the 1990s to the 2000s, and Matt Santos in the political drama The West Wing. 

40. Diego Luna

Diego Luna	Information
Full Name	Diego Dionisio Luna Alexander
Birthdate	December 29, 1979
Birthplace	Toluca, Mexico
Other Names	Alexander García
Occupations	Actor, Director, Producer
Years Active	1987–present
Spouse	Camila Sodi (2008-2013)
Children	2
Parent	Alejandro Luna (father)
Notable Works	Cassian Andor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Diego Luna Alexander is a Mexican actor who was born in 1979. After a career in Mexican telenovelas, Y Tu Mamá También, Open Range, Milk, Rudo y Cursi, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, The Terminal, and Berlin, I Love You are just a few of his acting credits. He plays Narcos: Mexico’s drug lord Miguel ngel Félix Gallardo in the show’s first two seasons. He portrays Cassian Andor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

41. Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas	Information
Full Name	Antonio Banderas
Birthdate	August 10, 1960
Birthplace	Málaga, Spain
Occupations	Actor, Director
Years Active	1982–present
Spouses	Ana Leza, Melanie Griffith
Children	1
Notable Collaborations	Pedro Almodóvar, Robert Rodriguez
Famous Roles	“The Mask of Zorro” (1998), “Desperado” (1995), “Pain and Glory” (2019), “Philadelphia” (1993)
Language Proficiency	Spanish, English
Alma Mater	School of Dramatic Art in Málaga, Spain
Theater Achievements	Tony Award nomination for “Nine,” Drama Desk Award winner
International Recognition	Cannes Film Festival Award, European Film Award
Hollywood Success	Appeared in major Hollywood films such as “Philadelphia” (1993) and “Interview with the Vampire” (1994)
Voice Acting	Voiced Puss in Boots in the Shrek franchise
Directorial Debut	“Crazy in Alabama” (1999)
Broadway Success	Starred in the revival of the musical “Nine” and received accolades
Walk of Fame Star	Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee in 2005

Spanish actor and singer José Antonio Dominguez Bandera, better known by his stage as Antonio Banderas, was born in 1960. He has won numerous honors for his work in various genres. He has received an Academy Award nomination, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, the European Film Award, the Cannes Film Festival Award, and more.

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42. Raúl Juliá

Ra l Juli	Information
Full Name	Raúl Rafael Carlos Juliá y Arcelay
Birthdate	March 9, 1940
Birthplace	Floral Park (Hato Rey), San Juan, Puerto Rico
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Occupation	Actor, Humanitarian
Years Active	1963–1994
Notable Works	The Addams Family, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Romero
Awards	Drama Desk Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award
Broadway Success	Four-time Tony Award nominee for Best Actor in a Musical
Education	Fordham University, University of Puerto Rico (BA)

An actor from Puerto Rico named Ral Rafael Carlos Juliá Arcelay lived from 1940 to 1994. He was raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and while still in school, he loved performing; after finishing his education, he followed a career in acting. He first performed locally for a while before being persuaded to relocate to New York City by actor and entertainment figure Orson Bean. He was rated one of the top actors who were never nominated for an Academy Award by The Daily Telegraph in 2017.

43. Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia	Information
Full Name	Andy Garcia
Birthdate	April 12, 1956
Birthplace	Havana, Cuba
Nationality	Cuban-American
Occupations	Actor, Director, Musician
Education	Miami Beach Senior High School, Florida International University
Years Active	1978–present
Spouse	Marivi Lorido García
Children	4 (including Dominik García-Lorido)
Notable Works	The Untouchables, The Godfather Part III, Ocean’s Eleven, The Lost City, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Book Club, The Mule, My Dinner with Hervé, Father of the Bride
Awards	Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Primetime Emmy Award nomination, Golden Globe Award nomination, Latin Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album
Filmography	Internal Affairs, When a Man Loves a Woman, Desperate Measures, At Middleton, Kill the Messenger
Additional Achievements	Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Humanitarian work and support for charitable organizations
Early Life	Born in Havana, Cuba; moved to Miami, Florida at a young age
Family	Mother: Amelie Menéndez, Father: René García Núñez, Siblings: Tessi and René
Career Breakthrough	The Untouchables alongside Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Robert De Niro
Directorial Debut	The Lost City, in which he also starred alongside Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray
Musical Contributions	Latin Grammy win for producing Cuban musician Cachao’s album Ahora sí
Personal Beliefs	Vocal critic of the Cuban communist regime, expressing support for the Cuban people
Citizenship	Naturalized citizen of the United States

An American actor, director, and singer named Andrés Arturo Garcia Menéndez were born in 1956. He originally gained notoriety for his performance in The Untouchables (1987) by Brian De Palma, which starred Robert De Niro, Sean Connery, and Kevin Costner. For his efforts in 2005, he received Latin Grammy and Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor.

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44. Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin Manuel Miranda	Information
Full Name	Lin-Manuel Miranda
Birthdate	January 16, 1980
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Education	Wesleyan University (BA)
Occupations	Songwriter, Actor, Director, Producer
Notable Works	In the Heights, Hamilton, Moana, Encanto, Vivo
Awards	3 Tony Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 5 Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prize
Collaborations	Walt Disney Company, Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Larson
Philanthropy	Political activism for Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria relief efforts

Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American composer, songwriter, actor, and director born in 1980. He has Puerto Rican ancestry. He is renowned for writing the scores for Disney’s Encanto and the Broadway musicals Hamilton (2015) and In the Heights (2005). (2021). With Tick, Tick Boom! (2021), an Andrew Garfield-led historical musical drama centered on Jonathan Larson, Miranda made her directorial debut. Additionally, he provided a voice in the 2021 animated movie Vivo.

45. John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo	Information
Full Name	John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez
Birthdate	July 22, 1960
Birthplace	Bogotá, Colombia
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor, Comedian, Film Producer
Years Active	1984–present
Spouses	Yelba Osorio, Justine Maurer
Children	2
Notable Awards	Tony Award nominations, Special Tony Award
Comedy Career	Medium: Film, Stand-up, Television
Genres	Improvisational comedy, Observational comedy, Satire
Subject Areas	Latin American culture, Family, Everyday life
Notable Film Roles	Super Mario Bros., Carlito’s Way, To Wong Foo
Notable TV Roles	The Brothers García, The Mandalorian
Broadway Success	Tony Award nominations, Special Tony Award

John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez was born in 1960. He is an American actor, comedian, and director. By 2021, Leguizamo will have made over 100 film and television appearances, produced over 20 movies and documentaries, featured in several Broadway musicals, won numerous accolades—including a Special Tony Award—and performed in over 30 television shows. He has received four Primetime Emmy nominations and one win for his performance in the 1999 film Freak.

46. Michael Peña

Michael Pe a	Information
Full Name	Michael Anthony Peña
Birthdate	January 13, 1976
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Musician
Years Active	1994–present
Spouse	Brie Shaffer (married in 2006)
Children	1
Notable Films	Crash, World Trade Center, End of Watch, American Hustle, The Martian, Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp
Awards and Nominations	Nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for End of Watch
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Mexican-American
Parents	Father: Eleuterio Peña, Mother: Nicolasa Peña
Education	Attended Marist High School and Hubbard High School
Notable TV Series	Narcos: Mexico
Band	Former member of rock band Nico Vega
Religious Affiliation	Member of Scientology

Michael Anthony Pena, a Chilean, was born in 1976 in Santiago. He is an actor from the USA. He has acted in numerous movies, including Tower Heist (2009), Observe and Report (2009), World Trade Center (2006), and Crash (2004). (2011). For his work in End of Watch, At the Independent Spirit Awards, he was up for Best Supporting Male.

47. Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal	Information
Full Name	Pedro Pascal
Birthdate	April 2, 1975
Birthplace	Santiago, Chile
Other Names	Pedro Balmaceda, Alexander Pascal
Education	New York University (BFA)
Occupation	Actor
Notable Roles	Oberyn Martell in “Game of Thrones”
Awards	Nominated for Critics’ Choice Television Award

Actor José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal, of Chilean and American descent, was born in 1975. Before being acknowledged for his role as Oberyn Martell (2014) and Javier Pea in the Netflix biographical crime thriller Narcos, which is presently in its fourth season, he started as a guest star on numerous television shows, including the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones (2015–2017). In the spin-off series The Book of Boba Fett, which debuted in 2019, he reprises his title role from the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian.

48. Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac	Information
Full Name	Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada
Birthdate	March 9, 1979
Birthplace	Guatemala City, Guatemala
Citizenship	Guatemala, United States (since 2006)
Alma Mater	Miami Dade College, Juilliard School (BFA)
Occupations	Actor, Producer
Years Active	1996–present
Recognition	Named best actor of his generation by Vanity Fair (2017) and one of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century by The New York Times (2020)
Accolades	Golden Globe Award winner, National Board of Review Award winner, Primetime Emmy Award nominee
Influence	Featured on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world (2016)
Breakthrough Role	Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), Golden Globe nomination
Versatility	Broke stereotypes about Latino characters in Hollywood
Lead Roles	A Most Violent Year (2014), Ex Machina (2015), Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019), Operation Finale (2018), Dune (2021), The Card Counter (2021)
Television	Show Me a Hero (2015, Golden Globe Award winner), Scenes from a Marriage (2021), Moon Knight (2022)
Stage Work	Romeo and Juliet (2007), Hamlet (2017), The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (2023)
Spouse	Elvira Lind (m. 2017)
Children	2
Relatives	Nicole Hernandez Hammer (sister)

American actor Oscar Isaac Hernández Estrada was born in Guatemala in 1979. He is renowned for his adaptability and has received recognition for dispelling stereotypes about Latino characters in Hollywood. His honors include a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award, a National Board of Review Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2016, Time magazine ranked him among the top 100 global influencers.

49. Benicio Del Toro

Benicio Del Toro	Information
Full Name	Benicio Monserrate Rafael del Toro Sánchez
Birthdate	February 19, 1967 (age 56)
Birthplace	San Germán, Puerto Rico
Citizenship	Puerto Rico, Spain
Education	University of California, San Diego
Occupations	Actor, producer
Years Active	1987–present
Children	1
Awards	Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Silver Bear
Notable Films	Traffic, The Usual Suspects, 21 Grams, Sicario
Breakout Role	Fred Fenster in The Usual Suspects (1995)
Award-winning Performance	Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Traffic (2000)
Memorable Characters	Dr. Gonzo in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Alejandro in Sicario (2015)
Marvel Cinematic Universe	Portrayed the Collector in multiple films
Television Success	Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Escape at Dannemora (2018)
International Recognition	Best Actor award at Cannes Film Festival and Goya Awards for Che (2008)
Diverse Roles	Pablo Escobar in Escobar: Paradise Lost (2014), Lawrence Talbot in The Wolfman (2010), DJ in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

Benicio del Toro, a Puerto Rican actor, and producer, was born in 1967. He received honors from the BAFTA, the Golden Globe, the Screen Actors Guild, the Academy, and the Silver Bear for depicting the cynical but morally pure police officer Javier Rodriguez in the movie Traffic. He has also received widespread praise and countless honors (2000).

50. Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem	Information
Full Name	Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem
Born	March 1, 1969
Birthplace	Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1990–present
Works	No Country for Old Men, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Skyfall, Dune, The Little Mermaid, and more
Spouse	Penélope Cruz
Children	2
Parent	Pilar Bardem (mother)
Relatives	Carlos Bardem (brother), Mónica Bardem (sister), Mónica Cruz (sister-in-law), Juan Antonio Bardem (uncle), and more
Awards	Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, Goya Awards, and more
Notable Films	No Country for Old Men, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Skyfall, Biutiful, Mother!, Everybody Knows, Dune, and more
Humanitarian Work	Greenpeace ambassador for the protection of Antarctica
Education	Studied painting at Madrid’s Escuela de Artes y oficios
Early Career	Made film debut at a young age, appeared in critically acclaimed films
Multilingual	Fluent in Spanish and English
Cultural Heritage	Comes from a family with a rich filmmaking and acting background, with a political background, and a Roman Catholic upbringing
Hollywood Star	Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Spanish actor Javier ngel Encinas Bardem was born in 1969. He is well-known for his parts in blockbusters and foreign films. For his portrayal of the psychotic killer Anton Chigurh in the Coen Brothers’ modern western thriller No Country for Old Men, he received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (2007). Since 2010, Bardem has been wed to actress Penélope Cruz. Bardem joined Greenpeace as an ambassador for the preservation of Antarctica in 2018.