Edward James Olmos - Famous Voice Actor

Edward James Olmos Net Worth

$10,000,000

Edward James Olmos’ net worth is $10 million. He earned his fortune from his extensive and memorable film and television roles, most notably his portrayal of William Adama on ‘Battlestar Galactica’ (2003–2009), Lt. Martin Castillo on ‘Miami Vice’ (1984–199), and Jaime Escalante in ‘Stand and Deliver’ (1988).

Key facts:

Here are the key facts about Edward James Olmos:
  • Edward James Olmos is an American actor and director famous for his television and film roles.
  • Olmos' notable film appearances include Blade Runner (1982) and Selena (1997).
  • He earned an Academy Award nomination for his lead role in Stand and Deliver (1988).
  • Olmos also served as director for several TV episodes of Battlestar Galactica and feature films like American Me (1992) and The Devil Has a Name (2019).
  • His extensive acting career spans over 120 roles, including his characters William Adama on the television series Battlestar Galactica (2003–2009) and Lt. Martin Castillo on Miami Vice (1984–199).
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Basic Information About Edward James Olmos

CategoryCelebrities β€Ί Actors
ProfessionsActor, Film Producer, Television Director, Film director, Singer, Television producer, Voice Actor
Net worth$10,000,000
Date of birth1947-02-24 (77 years old)
Place of birthLos Angeles
NationalityUnited States of America
Curiosities and TrademarksFrequently plays men of authority and/or power who inspire and enlighten those beneath him
Deep gravelly voice
Rough facial features
SpouseLymari Nadal - (2002 - present)
Lorraine Bracco - (28 JanuaryΒ 1994 - 4 MarchΒ 2002)Β (divorced)
Kaija Keel - (29 DecemberΒ 1971 - 1992)Β (divorced)Β (2 children)
GenderMale
Height5 ft 9 in (1.77 m)
Social Mediaβ†—οΈŽ Wikipedia β†—οΈŽ IMDb

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What Movie Awards did Edward James Olmos win?


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Edward James Olmos awards

Award Name State Movie / Series Name Year
Tokyo Grand Prix - NomineeAmerican Me1992
Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading RoleNomineeStand and Deliver1989
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - DramaNomineeStand and Deliver1989
ALMA Award - Actor in Television - DramaNomineeBattlestar Galactica2009
ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Drama Television SeriesWinnerBattlestar Galactica2008
ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor - Television Series, Mini-Series or Television MovieWinnerBattlestar Galactica2007
ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television SeriesNomineeBattlestar Galactica2006
Image Award - Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic SeriesNomineeBattlestar Galactica2010
Imagen Award - Best Actor - TelevisionNomineeBattlestar Galactica2006
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionNomineeMiami Vice1989
Prism Award - Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode StorylineNomineeAmerican Family2003

Edward James Olmos roles

Movie / Series Role
Blade Runner 2049Gaff
Blade RunnerGaff
2 GunsPapi Greco
American MeDirector
American MeMontoya Santana
CocoChicharrΓ³n (voice)
The Green HornetAxford
SelenaAbraham Quintanilla
The Road to El DoradoChief (voice)
Kaze no tani no NaushikaMito (voice)
I'm Still HereEdward James Olmos
Stand and DeliverJaime Escalante
A Dog's Way HomeAxel
The Devil Has a NameDirector
The Devil Has a NameSantiago
Walking with HerbJoe Amable-Amo
Beverly Hills ChihuahuaEl Diablo (voice)
WolfenEddie Holt
My FamilyPaco
DexterProf. James Gellar 10 episodes, 2011
EurekaRudy the Lead Sled Dog 1 episode, 2011
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Robert Gonzales 5 episodes, 2015
Mayans M.C.Felipe Reyes 30 episodes, 2018-2021
CHiPsHenry 1 episode, 1978
The West WingJudge Roberto Mendoza / ... 2 episodes, 1999-2000
Battlestar GalacticaDirector
Battlestar GalacticaAdmiral William Adama / ... 74 episodes, 2004-2009
The SimpsonsPit Master 1 episode, 2015
CSI: NYLuther Devarro 1 episode, 2010
Elena of AvalorKing Pescoro 3 episodes, 2018-2019
Police WomanHawkins 1 episode, 1976
Faerie Tale TheatrePrime Minister 1 episode, 1983
The BatmanChief Angel Rojas 1 episode, 2004
NarcosChucho PeΓ±a 2 episodes, 2017
PortlandiaEdward James Olmos 1 episode, 2012
American ExperienceSelf - Narrator 1 episode, 2009
George LopezMr. Vega 1 episode, 2007
KojakPaco 1 episode, 1975
Miami ViceDirector
Miami ViceLieutenant Martin Castillo / ... 107 episodes, 1984-1989
The Magic School BusMr. Ramon 1 episode, 1995
Bless This MessRandy 1 episode, 2019
Cannon1 episode, 1974
American PlayhouseGen. Santa Anna / ... 2 episodes, 1982
Hawaii Five-ODancer 1 episode, 1977
Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest 1 episode, 1994

Edward James Olmos's Quotes

  • Sometimes you gotta do things that you don't really want to do. But you don't do them for money.
  • On Miami Vice (1984) and Battlestar Galactica (2004): "Miami", although it took place among policemen, wasn't about reality. It exploited reality to entertain. "Battlestar" is another thing. Despite it being set in space, it deals with real stuff.
  • [on his role as "Lt. Castillo" in Miami Vice (1984)] I was the highest-paid actor-- per word-- in the history of television!
  • [in 2000, on an ideal day getting away from it all] I would drive to Joshua Tree [National Park] and spend the night there in my sleeping bag. The desert--it's spiritual and Joshua Tree has some wonderful flatlands and rock formations. There are places to stay, too, little hotels. But sleeping outside is what's wonderful. It's so darkly clear, and there's no light from the city so the stars are very impressive.
  • [in 2000] I love to drive. It's one of the most pleasurable things to me. I have a 1986 Porsche--it's got over 100,000 miles on it. Most people don't drive their Porsches at all, but I drive mine like most people drive their Volkswagen.

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Interesting Facts about Edward James Olmos

  1. Drove a red Porsche Turbo, which he bought in Miami at a sale of articles confiscated in drug busts. He remarked, "He [the car's owner] got 30 years. I got the car!". Soon afterwards the Porsche was stolen.
  2. On 8/10/01 he was sentenced to 20 days in jail for trespassing in April 2000 on US Navy land on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques. He and others were protesting the use of the island as a bombing test ground. President George W. Bush promised to end the testing in 2003.
  3. Was considered for the part of Klingon Commander Kruge in Op zoek naar Spock (1984), but lost the role to Christopher Lloyd because Lloyd was taller.
  4. Father, with Kaija Keel, of Mico Olmos and Bodie Olmos.
  5. Gained 20 pounds and thinned his hair to prepare for the role of Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver (1988).
  6. Says that he is of Aztec and Spanish ancestry. His father was a Mexican immigrant and his mother was American-born of Mexican descent.
  7. Turned down a regular role on Hill Street Blues (1981) (after several guest appearances) as well as major roles in Scarface (1983) and Firestarter (1984).
  8. Declined an offer from director Michael Mann to reprise the role of Lt. Martin Castillo in the movie version of Miami Vice (2006). He was the only cast member from the original Miami Vice (1984) series who was approached to appear in the rebooted movie version of the series.
  9. Graduated from Montebello High School in Montebello, CA.
  10. Was auctioned off for charity (lunch at the famed Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills) and "purchased" by Vicki Roberts.
  11. Agreed to the role of William Adama on the Battlestar Galactica (2004) remake only on the condition that the stories reflect as much realism and credibility as possible.
  12. Graduated from California State University-Los Angeles .
  13. Was offered the role of Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). He would have been contractually obligated to work exclusively on the series, and not do any other projects while under contract. He wanted the flexibility to be able to work on multiple projects, and declined the role on that basis. Patrick Stewart was eventually cast.
  14. On March 3, 2008, he and Robert M. Young visited Madrid (Spain) to attend a show about their career.
  15. In December 2002 he narrated the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT (Walt Disney World) during the Christmas seasons.
  16. Has stated that Blade Runner (1982) and Battlestar Galactica (2004) are the two projects he's most proud to be a part of.
  17. He went to the United Nations with Mary McDonnell. to raise the profile of humanitarian concerns.
  18. He has appeared in three films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Zoot Suit (1981), Blade Runner (1982) and Stand and Deliver (1988).
  19. Friends with Raul Julia.

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