Luis Guzman

Luis Guzman is a Puerto Rican actor known for his character work and has appeared in over 166 films and television shows since 1977.

Movie Actor

August 28, 1956

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Luis Guzmán, a Puerto Rican-American actor, is renowned for his diverse roles in movies and TV series. He rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s, often portraying villains, and has become a favored actor for directors like Steven Soderbergh and Paul Thomas Anderson. Some of his most notable works include “Boogie Nights,” “Traffic,” “Carlito’s Way,” “Anger Management,” “Out of Sight,” “The Count of Monte Cristo,” and “Punch-Drunk Love.” In 2020, Guzmán was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for his exceptional performance in “Ozark.” Besides acting, he is a licensed New York City taxi driver and occasionally drives a cab to stay in touch with his roots. With a career spanning over four decades, Guzmán has appeared in more than 166 films and television shows since 1977.