David Zayas

David Zayas is a Puerto Rican actor best known for his role as Sgt. Angel Batista on Showtime's thriller series Dexter. Before his acting career, he served as a police officer with the New York City Police Department for almost 15 years.

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Profession :

TV Actor

Birthday :

August 15, 1962

Age :

62

Puerto Rican actor David Zayas, best known for portraying Sgt. Angel Batista in the TV series “Dexter,” was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and raised in The Bronx, New York. Prior to his acting career, Zayas served in the United States Air Force and spent nearly 15 years as a police officer with the New York City Police Department. His law enforcement background contributed to his development as a character actor, leading to roles in shows such as “Oz,” “Gotham,” and “Blue Bloods,” as well as films like “The Expendables” and “Annie.” Zayas has received award nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance in “Dexter.”