Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

actor, producer, director

Edward James Olmos was born on Feb 24, 1947 in USA. Edward James Olmos's big-screen debut came with Black Fist directed by Timothy Galfas in 1975, strarring Junkie in Bathroom (uncredited). Edward James Olmos is known for Mayans M.C. directed by Elgin James, JD Pardo stars as Ezekiel 'EZ' Reyes and Clayton Cardenas as Angel Reyes. Edward James Olmos has got 29 awards and 29 nominations so far. The most recent award Edward James Olmos achieved is Los Angeles Film Awards. The upcoming new movie Edward James Olmos plays is Chasing Wonders which will be released on Oct 15, 2021.

Born February 24, 1947, East Los Angeles, at The First Japanese Hospital to Pedro Olmos and Eleanor Huizar. Raised on Cheesebrough's Lane, he attended Greenwood Elementary and Montebello Junior High. He then graduated from Montebello High School in 1964. After which he received an Associative Arts Degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice at East Los Angeles College in 1966. Olmos since then has gone on to receive many accolades from the City of Montebello, including the Alumni of The Year from Montebello High School in 2014, and Man of the Year Award from The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation in 2015.He has achieved extraordinary success as an actor, producer and humanitarian. The Tony, Emmy and Academy Award® Nominated actor, is probably best known to young audiences for his work on the SYFY television series "Battlestar Galatica" as Admiral William Adama. Although the series kept the actor busy during its run from 2003 through 2009, it didn't stop him from directing the HBO movie "Walkout" in 2007, for which he earned a DGA Nomination in the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television category.Olmos' career in entertainment spans over 30 years. In that time he created a signature style and aesthetic that he applies to every artist endeavor, often grounding his characters in reality and gravitas. His dedication to his craft has brought him attention across the industry, and with audiences worldwide.

  • Birthday

    Feb 24, 1947
  • Place of Birth

    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Also known

    Эдвард Джеймс Олмос

Known For

Awards

29 wins & 29 nominations

Los Angeles Film Awards
2019
Best Supporting Actor
Winner - LAFA April Award
Method Fest
2019
Feature Film
Winner - Best Supporting Actor
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