Hispanic American actor born in Los Angeles.
Sometimes Edward James Olmos is credited as Eddie Olmos and
Edward J. Olmos.
At the age 15 Edward James Olmos was already an experienced
rock singer, forming and reforming several "garage bands"
along the way.
ALOHA, BOBBY AND ROSE was Edward James Olmos screen credit
debut in 1975.
In 1978 Edward James Olmos had his first big break with a
starring role in Luis Valdez's play, ZOOT SUIT.
In 1979 Edward James Olmos was nominated for Broadway's Tony
Award as Best Actor in a Featured Role - Play for ZOOT SUIT,
a part he recreated in the film version of the same name,
ZOOT SUIT in 1981.
Lt. Martin Castillo is the role that Edward James Olmos
is best known for in the NBC TV series, MIAMI VICE playing
the Lt. from 1984-1989.
Edward James Olmos performance as math teacher Jaime Escalante
in STAND AND DELIVER in 1987 earned him an Oscar nomination.
Starring in the Sci Fi Channel's highly acclaimed series,
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. Edward James Olmos accepted the role
of Commander Adama for the 2003 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA miniseries
and stayed on in the part when Sci Fi Channel decided to turn
the mini into a regular series.
For Edward James Olmos role in STAND AND DELIVER he gained
twenty pounds and thinned his hair to prepare for the role
of Jamie Escalante.
In 1992 Edward James Olmos made his directing debut in AMERICAN
ME.
Edward James Olmos' other memorable films include: BLADE
RUNNER and WOLFEN.
Edward James Olmos' other notable credits include:
