Edward James Olmos Martin Castillo in Miami Vice, Amiral William "Husker" Adama in Battlestar Galactica
Birth name: Edward James Olmos Biography for Edward James OlmosIf Edward James Olmos had followed the first love of his life, he'd have been a professional baseball player. But by age 13, another love entered his life: rock music. By age 15 he was already an experienced rock singer, forming and reforming several "garage bands" along the way. During the late '60s and early '70s he played the most famous clubs on Sunset Strip, including Gazzarri's and The Factory. But a friend suggested that, with his flair for the dramatic, he consider a career in acting.
Throughout the seventies he divided his time between rock music gigs, acting classes, bit parts in TV, Off-off-off Broadway plays and his business of moving fine furniture (which kept body, soul and family together). His first big break was a starring role in Luis Valdez's play, "Zoot Suit", in 1978. The play moved to Broadway and led to a Tony nomination and great critical acclaim. Perhaps best known for his role as "Lt. Martin Castillo" in the NBC TV series, "Miami Vice" (1984) (1984-1989), he has been seen in numerous film and TV productions. He received an Accademy Award nomination for "best actor" for his starring role in Stand and Deliver (1988). Most notable of his recent offerings is _"American Me" (1992)_ , which was also his directing debut. But acting, directing and screenwriting are only parts of what he does. Olmos contends he would much rather be known as an activist than an actor. He devotes much of his time to causes, particularly those focusing on the needs and rights of children. He makes, on average, some 150 personal appearances a year to places where he can reach kids at risk; juvenile halls, detention centers, boys/girls clubs, schools. Anywhere he can get across his message that "we all have a choice" about where life takes us. He stresses the importance of education, the risks of gang life and tries to promote the notion of taking responsibility for one's own actions and one's own happiness in life. Using his own "disadvantaged background" as an example (he grew up in East Los Angeles, infamous for its gang problems), he tells the kids, "If I can do it, so can you". And he tries to point them in a positive direction. He has served as an ambassador for UNICEF and has received numerous accolaids for his activism. He will long be remembered for getting out in the thick if the L.A. Riots of 1992 with his broom: one calm, reasonable presence in the midst of chaos and gunfire. Olmos was married to actress Lorraine Bracco. Between them they have 6 children, ages 10 - 25.
If he followed the path of his first love, the comedy, he was a professional baseball player. At the age of 13, he passionate about rock. At 15, he was an experienced rock singer, and set up several groups. At the end of 60, early 70, he played in the most popular clubs of Sunset Strip, Le Gazzari's, and The Factory. But a friend felt his acting talent, and advised him to try this path ...
Michael Landon was an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter born October 31, 1936 in Forest Hills, Queens in New York and died on July 1, 1991 in Malibu in California. He was best known for his role as Charles Ingalls in the television series "The little house in the meadow", for which he received two Emmy Awards. Filmography
TriviaDrives a red Porsche Turbo, which he bought in Miami at a sale of articles confiscated in drug-busts. "He got 30 years. I got the car!" Sentenced to 20 days in prison for trespassing in April of 2000 on US Navy land on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques. Olmos & others were protesting the use of the island as a bombing test ground. President Bush promised to end the testing in 2003. [10 August 2001] Was considered for the part of Klingon Commander Kruge in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), but lost the role to Christopher Lloyd because Lloyd was taller. Gained twenty pounds and thinned his hair to prepare for the role of Jamie Escalante in Stand and Deliver. Former son-in-law of the late actor Howard Keel. Was nominated for Broadway's 1979 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for "Zoot Suit," a part he recreated in the film version of the same name, Zoot Suit (1981). QuotesIl conduit une Porsche Turbo rouge, achetée à une vente de biens saisis dans des affaires de drogues : "Il a pri 30 ans, j'ai pris sa Porsche !" Citation dans le dictionnaire des citations : "L'éducation est le seul vaccin contre la violence." FamilySpouse : Lorraine Bracco (28 January 1994 - 4 March 2002) (divorced), Kaija Keel (29 December 1971 - 1992) (divorced) 2 children. Father of Mico Olmos and Bodie Olmos. Author of the card
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