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