Acting
Luis Guzmán
EN, FR, ES, HU cinema · 136 credits
Born
28 August 1956 (age 70)
Birthplace
Cayey, Puerto Rico
Also known as Luiz Gusman · Luis Guzman
Luis Guzmán (born August 28, 1956) is a Puerto Rico-American actor. He is known for his character work. For much of his career, his squat build, wolfish features, and brooding countenance have garnered him roles largely as sidekicks, thugs, or policemen, but his later career has seen him move into more mainstream roles. He is a favorite of director Steven Soderbergh, who cast him in Out of Sight, The Limey, and Traffic, and Paul Thomas Anderson, who cast him in Boogie Nights, Magnolia and Punch-Drunk Love. He also voiced Ricardo Diaz in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
Known for
Filmography
Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
as (voice)
Coyote vs. Acme
as Judge Troppogrosso
The King of Cannabis
as Julio Rivera
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as Wart (voice)
Out of Order
as Gustav
Guns Up
as Ignatius Locke
Havoc
as Raul
Kinda Pregnant
as Neighborhood Man (uncredited)
Miles Away
2025
Miles Away
as Julio, Executive Producer
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
as Chalino Valdemoro
Holy Cash
as Actor
Genie
as Detective Perez
Story Ave
as Luis Torres, Executive Producer
Alone at Night
as JazzyLou
Entergalactic
as Huge Mover (voice)
Pickled
as Self
The Disappearance of Toby Blackwood
as Chester Mendoza
The Birthday Cake
as Jochee
Lady of the Manor
as The Bartender
Hold On
as Pastor Rivera
Belleville Cop
as Ricardo
The Padre
as Gaspar
Literally, Right Before Aaron
as Federico
Sandy Wexler
as Oscar
9/11
as Eddie
The Do-Over
as Jorge the Shooter Boy
Keanu
as Bacon
Ana Maria in Novela Land
as Schmidt
Puerto Ricans in Paris
as Luis, Executive Producer
Top Five
as Bobby the Cop
Two Men in Town
as Terence
In the Blood
as Chief Ramón Garza
Reclaim
as Superintendent
Henry & Me
as Lefty Gomez (voice)
The Lookalike
as Vincent
The Last Stand
as Mike Figuerola
Turbo
as Angelo (voice)
We're the Millers
as Mexican Cop
Aztec Warrior
as Aztec Warrior
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
as Gabato Laguatan
Arthur
as Bitterman
Rise of the Damned
as Ramone
The Caller
as George
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
as Phil Ramos
The Face is Familiar
as Himself
Fighting
as Martinez
Still Waiting...
as Raddimus
Old Dogs
as Nick - Child Proofer #2
He's Just Not That Into You
as Javier (uncredited)
Yes Man
as Jumper
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
as Chucho (voice)
War
as Benny
Maldeamores
as Ismael (segment "En la Urbanización")
Cleaner
as Det. Jim Vargas
Hard Luck
as Million Dollar Mendez
School for Scoundrels
as Sergeant Moorehead
Fast Food Nation
as Benny
Waiting...
as Raddimus
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
as Nacho Reyes
Confidence
as Manzano
Runaway Jury
as Jerry Fernandez
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
as Felix Laranga
The Salton Sea
as Quincy
Punch-Drunk Love
as Lance
Ballchewer
as Self
Welcome to Collinwood
as Cosimo
Double Whammy
as Juan Benitez
Sam the Man
as Murray
Home Invaders
as Peligro
Luckytown
as Jimmy
Thin Air
as Chollo
Table One
as Xavier
The Huntress
as Paulie Dortmunder
Traffic
as Ray Castro
The Limey
as Eduardo Roel
Mind Prey
as Det. Black
The Bone Collector
as Eddie Ortiz
Magnolia
as Luis
Snake Eyes
as Cyrus
One Tough Cop
as Gunman Popi
Out of Sight
as José 'Chino' Chirino
Boogie Nights
as Maurice t.t. Rodriguez
The Brave
as Luis
Pronto
as Buck Torres
On Seventh Avenue
as Eddie Diaz
Stonewall
as Vito
Lotto Land
as Ricki
The Cowboy Way
as Chango
Hand Gun
as Rick
The Burning Season
as Estate Boss
Carlito's Way
as Pachanga
Naked in New York
as Auditioner
Guilty as Sin
as Lt. Bernard Martinez
Double Deception
as Ronald Sharkey
Mr. Wonderful
as Juice
Innocent Blood
as Morales
Rafael Hernández, jibarito del mundo
1992
Rafael Hernández, jibarito del mundo
as Guard
To Catch a Killer
as Waiter (uncredited)
In the Shadow of a Killer
as Louis Velazquez
The Hard Way
as Pooley
Jumpin' at the Boneyard
as Taxi Driver
McBain
as Papo
Q & A
as Luis Valentin
No Picnic
as Arroyo
True Believer
as Ortega
Black Rain
as Frankie
Family Business
as Torres
Rooftops
as Martinez
Sieben Frauen, sieben Sünden
as Lotto Man (segment "Greed")
Heartbeat
as Gang Member #2
*batteries not included
as Bystander (uncredited)
Variety
as Jose
Short Eyes
as Inmate