Eddie Velez
Frankie "Dishpan" Santana in The A-Team
Birth name : Edwin Velez
Birth date : 1958/06/04 (67 years old)
Birth place : New-York
Biography for Eddie Velez
Edwin "Eddie" Velez is a Hispanian-American actor, born June 04, 1958 in New York. He began his career while he was carrying out his military service in the Air Force in Sunnyvale in California, at the Sunnyvale Air Force Base. In 1981, he honorably arrested his service and left for Los Angeles to continue his career.
In 1983: he made his 1st television appearance in the TV "For Love and Honor". But it was in 1984 that he obtained his biggest role, that of Napoleon "Napo" Rodriguez in the cult film "Repo Man" alongside Emilio Estevez and Harry Dean Stanton.
In 1986: Eddie interpreted the role of Alonzo, in the Soap Opera, it was his 1st role in a TV series. A year later he endorses that of Frankie "Dishpan" Santana, new member of "The Tous Risks Agency". This series was in its 5th and last season.
In 1988: he played the role of John Hernandez in the series "Trial and Error". He will later appear in the shoes of officer John Avila in "True Blue".
Eddie also interpreted Alexander Garciaalexander in the "Port Charles" operas and later that of Paul Mendez in "Days and lives".
He played the star guests in Cagney & Lacey, Hill Street Blues, Walker, Texas Ranger, Pacific Blue and Numb3rs.
Eddie Velez is an American actor known for his roles in television series and films. He was born on November 24, 1958 in New York, in the Bronx district. Velez started his career by playing in plays and working as a model before embarking on the world of cinema and television.
Velez made his television debut in the 1980s, playing in series like Hill Street Blues, Miami Vice and L.A. Law. He also played in films such as Scarface and The Last Dragon. In the 1990s, he continued to play in popular series like Melrose Place and The Young and The Restless.
In addition to his roles in television series, Velez also played in television films, such as The Nanny Express and Love on the Run. He also appeared in television shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night With Conan O'Brien.
Velez is a talented and versatile actor who has been able to show his skills in a variety of roles over the years. Although he is not as well known as some of his colleagues in the industry, he knew how to make a place in the world of entertainment thanks to his talent and his determination.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Beautiful Loser (2006) (post-production) | Diego (adult) |
| Black Dawn (2005) (V) | Brody |
| Numb3rs | |
| Charmed - Styx Feet Under (2004) TV Episode | Inspector |
| White Chicks (2004) | Agent Vincent Gomez |
| Seven's Eleven (2004) | Stinger |
| White Rush (2003) | Santos Chabron |
| Days of Our Lives | Paul Mendez (2001, 2003) |
| The Hunted (2003) | Richards |
| Traffic (2000) | Agent Johnson |
| Just Shoot Me! - Fast Times at Finchmont High (2000) TV Episode | Miguel |
| A Father's Choice (2000) (TV) | Detective Cortez |
| Port Charles (1997) TV Series | Det. Alexander 'Alex' Garcia #2 (1999-2001) |
| General Hospital (1963) TV Series | Alex Garcia #2 (1999, 2000) |
| Soldier of Fortune, Inc. | |
| Profiler - Las Brisas (1999) TV Episode | Luis Ortiz |
| Seven Days | |
| Air America - Lost City (1998) TV Episode | Carlos Rey de Lupos |
| Running Woman (1998) | Reuben Alvarez |
| The Parent 'Hood - Don't Go There (1997) TV Episode | Det. Perez |
| Night Man | |
| Most Wanted (1997) | Sergeant Peyton |
| Pacific Blue - Sandman (1997) TV Episode | Eddie Montez |
| Under Oath (1997) | Ray Ramírez |
| Gun | |
| JAG - The Game of Go (1997) TV Episode | |
| Tracey Takes On... - Health (1996) TV Episode | Angelo |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | |
| Live Shot (1995) TV Series | Ricardo Sandoval |
| The Commish - Accused (1995) TV Episode | Tommy Le Grange |
| Murder, She Wrote - Crimson Harvest (1994) TV Episode | Pete Grimaldi |
| Hardball | |
| Bitter Vengeance (1994) (TV) | Harry Carver |
| A Passion to Kill (1994) | Morales |
| Body Bags (1993) (TV) | Baseball Player (segment Eye) |
| From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One (1992) (TV) | Tommy Alomar |
| Flying Blind - The Week of Living Dangerously (1992) TV Episode | Paco |
| Danger Island (1992) (TV) | Vic |
| The Trials of Rosie O'Neill | |
| Veronica Clare - The Boxing Story (1991) TV Episode | |
| Midnight Caller - Uninvited Guests (1991) TV Episode | Benny Fuentes |
| Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (1990) (mini) TV Series | Ramon Varona |
| True Blue (1989) TV Series | Officer Frankie Avila |
| Romero (1989) | Lt. Columa |
| Shannon's Deal (1989) (TV) | Chuy Vargas |
| Monsters - All in a Day's Work (1989) TV Episode | Belphamelech |
| Rooftops (1989) | Lobo |
| Tour of Duty - Non-Essential Personnel (1989) TV Episode | Lt. Escobar |
| True Blue (1989) (TV) | Officer Frankie Avila |
| Split Decisions (1988) | Julian 'Snake' Pedroza |
| Trial and Error (1988) TV Series | John Hernandez |
| The Women's Club (1987) | Carlos |
| Houston Knights | |
| Hill Street Blues - Sorry Wrong Number (1987) TV Episode | Ramon Mendez |
| Capitol (1982) TV Series | Alonzo (1986) |
| Extremities (1986) | Officer #1 |
| C.A.T. Squad (1986) (TV) | Carlos |
| Berrenger's (1985) TV Series | Julio Morales (1985) |
| Children of the Night (1985) (TV) | Tom |
| Charlie & Co. (1985) TV Series | Miguel Santana |
| Doin' Time (1985) | Wetback |
| Cagney & Lacey - Lost and Found (1985) TV Episode | El Vengador |
| Summer Fantasy (1984) (TV) | Stratis |
| Repo Man (1984) | Napoleon 'Napo' Rodriguez |
Trivia
- He began his acting career while in the U.S. Air Force as a Sergeant stationed at Sunnyvale Air Force Station in Sunnyvale, California. He was honorably discharged in 1981 and moved to the Los Angeles area to pursue a TV and film acting career.
Family
- Spouse : Catharine Grace (1990 - present), Edna (1978 - ?) (divorced) 1 child
- He has a daughter, Eliza, with his first wife.
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest