
Luis Guzmán (born August 28, 1956) is an actor from Puerto Rico. 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

Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
2026

Coyote vs. Acme
Judge
2025

Havoc
Raul
2025

Kinda Pregnant
Neighborhood Man (uncredited)
2025

Holy Cash
Actor
2024

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Chalino Valdemoro
2024

Alone at Night
JazzyLou
2023

Lady of the Manor
The Bartender
2021

The Birthday Cake
Jochee
2021

Hold On
Pastor Rivera
2019

Belleville Cop
Ricardo
2018

The Padre
Gaspar
2018

9/11
Eddie
2017

Literally, Right Before Aaron
Federico
2017

Sandy Wexler
Oscar
2017

De Puerto Rico para el mundo
Self
2016

Keanu
Bacon
2016

Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha
Farmer
2015

Top Five
Bobby the Cop
2014

Turbo
Angelo (voice)
2013

The Last Stand
Mike Figuerola
2013

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Gabato Laguatan
2012

The Caller
George
2011

Rise of the Damned
Ramone
2011

Arthur
Bitterman
2011

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Phil Ramos
2009

He's Just Not That Into You
Javier (uncredited)
2009

Nothing Like the Holidays
Johnny
2008

Yes Man
Jumper
2008

Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Chucho (voice)
2008

I Kicked Luis Guzman in the Face
Luis
2008

Cleaner
Det. Jim Vargas
2007

War
Benny
2007

Maldeamores
Ismael (segment "En la Urbanización")
2007

The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation'
Self
2007

Fast Food Nation
Benny
2006

Hard Luck
Million Dollar Mendez
2006

School for Scoundrels
Sergeant Moorehead
2006

Waiting...
Raddimus
2005

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Nacho Reyes
2005

Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story
Balon
2005

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Bald Man
2004

Confidence
Manzano
2003

Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
Ray
2003

Anger Management
Lou
2003

Runaway Jury
Jerry Fernandez
2003

Ballchewer
2002

Punch-Drunk Love
Lance
2002

Welcome to Collinwood
Cosimo
2002

The Adventures of Pluto Nash
Felix Laranga
2002

The Salton Sea
Quincy
2002

The Count of Monte Cristo
Jacopo
2002

Double Whammy
Juan Benitez
2001

Traffic
Ray Castro
2000

Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic'
Self
2000

Luckytown
Jimmy
2000

Magnolia
Luis
1999

The Bone Collector
Eddie Ortiz
1999

The Limey
Eduardo Roel
1999

Mind Prey
Det. Black
1999

One Tough Cop
Gunman Popi
1998

Snake Eyes
Cyrus
1998

Out of Sight
José 'Chino' Chirino
1998

Boogie Nights
Maurice t.t. Rodriguez
1997

The Brave
Luis
1997

Stonewall
Vito
1995

The Burning Season
Estate Boss
1994

Carlito's Way
Pachanga
1993
The Patience of Vultures

The Cowboy Way
Chango
1994

Mr. Wonderful
Juice
1993

Double Deception
Ronald Sharkey
1993

Innocent Blood
Morales
1992

To Catch a Killer
Waiter (uncredited)
1992

In the Shadow of a Killer
Louis Velazquez
1992
Rafael Hernández, jibarito del mundo
Guard
1992

McBain
Papo
1991

Family Business
Torres
1989

Black Rain
Frankie
1989

Rooftops
Martinez
1989

*batteries not included
Bystander (uncredited)
1987

Seven Women, Seven Sins
Lotto Man (segment "Greed")
1986

No Picnic
Arroyo
1986
Miles Away
Julio

Netflix Tudum 2025
Self
2025

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
President Council Peña (voice) · (1 episode)
2023

Poker Face
Raoul · (1 episode)
2023

Wednesday
Gomez Addams · (2 episodes)
2022

The Resort
Illan Iberra · (1 episode)
2022

Ultra City Smiths
Rodrigo Smalls (voice) · (6 episodes)
2021

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Self - Contestant · (1 episode)
2021

Hightown
Jorge Cuevas · (7 episodes)
2020

Godfather of Harlem
Alejandro 'El Guapo' Villabuena · (3 episodes)
2019

Perpetual Grace LTD
Hector Contreras · (10 episodes)
2019

Drop the Mic
Self · (1 episode)
2017

Roadies
Gooch · (1 episode)
2016

Code Black
Jesse Salander · (47 episodes)
2015

Narcos
José Rodríguez Gacha · (10 episodes)
2015

The Eric Andre Show
Self · (1 episode)
2012

Shameless
Mikey O'Shea · (6 episodes)
2011

How to Make It in America
Rene Calderon · (16 episodes)
2010

Republic of Doyle
Charles Alomar · (1 episode)
2010

Community
Luis Guzmán · (1 episode)
2009

Free Radio
(1 episode)
2008

John from Cincinnati
Ramon Gaviota · (10 episodes)
2007

I Love the '70s: Volume 2
Self · (10 episodes)
2006
I Love Toys
(5 episodes)
2006

I Love the '90s: Part Deux
(10 episodes)
2005

I Love the '80s Strikes Back
(10 episodes)
2003

Luis
(10 episodes)
2003

The Beat
(3 episodes)
2000

Oz
Raoul 'El Cid' Hernandez · (3 episodes)
1997

Early Edition
John Hernandez · (1 episode)
1996
House of Buggin'
(10 episodes)
1995

New York Undercover
(2 episodes)
1994

NYPD Blue
Hector Martinez · (1 episode)
1993

Frasier
George · (1 episode)
1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993

seaQuest DSV
General Guzmano · (1 episode)
1993

Walker, Texas Ranger
Gomez · (1 episode)
1993

Homicide: Life on the Street
Lorenzo 'Larry' Molera · (1 episode)
1993

Raw
(1 episode)
1993

Law & Order
Cesar Pescador · (1 episode)
1990

Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
Miguel Revilla
1985

The Equalizer
Gypsy Cabbie · (1 episode)
1985

Variety
Jose
1985
Out of Order!
Gustav

Guns Up
Ignatius
2025

Genie
Detective Perez
2023

Story Ave
Luis Torres
2023

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
Eli Katz
2023

Pickled
Self
2022

Entergalactic
Huge Mover (voice)
2022

The Disappearance of Toby Blackwood
Chester Mendoza
2021

Omar Sy, c'est ta chance
Self
2018

The Do-Over
Jorge the Shooter Boy
2016

Aztec Warrior
Aztec Warrior
2016

Puerto Ricans in Paris
Luis
2015

Ana Maria in Novela Land
Schmidt
2015

Reclaim
Superintendent
2014

Henry & Me
Lefty Gomez
2014

The Lookalike
Vincent
2014

Two Men in Town
Terence
2014

In the Blood
Chief Ramón Garza
2014

We're the Millers
Mexican Cop
2013

Old Dogs
Nick - Child Proofer #2
2009

The Face is Familiar
Himself
2009

Fighting
Martinez
2009

Still Waiting...
Raddimus
2009

Home Invaders
Peligro
2001

Sam the Man
Murray
2001
Starwater
2001

Thin Air
Chollo
2000

The Huntress
Paulie Dortmunder
2000

Table One
Xavier
2000

Pronto
1997
On Seventh Avenue
Eddie Diaz
1996

The Substitute
Rem
1996

Hand Gun
Rick
1994

Naked in New York
Auditioner
1993

Guilty as Sin
Lt. Bernard Martinez
1993

Jumpin' at the Boneyard
Taxi Driver
1991

The Hard Way
Pooley
1991

Q & A
Luis Valentin
1990
Dead Guy

True Believer
Ortega
1989

Crocodile Dundee II
Jose
1988

Heartbeat
Gang Member #2
1987

Hunter
Carlos Delgado · (1 episode)
1984

Miami Vice
Miguel Revilla · (2 episodes)
1984

Miami Vice
Death Squad Member · (1 episode)
1984

Short Eyes
Inmate
1977