Tony Plana is a Cuban-American stage, film and television actor and director, best known for playing Ignacio Suarez, the father of the leading character on the television show "Ugly Betty".
Known For
Holy Cash
Actor
2024
Union of Kings
Jorge de Armas
2024
A Snowy Day in Oakland
Jesus Salgado
2023
Seneca
Father Ruben
2020
Wasp Network
Luis Posada Carriles
2020
Bombshell
Geraldo Rivera
2019
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Jessie Salinas
2017
Butterfly Caught
Michael Channis (Acting Coach)
2017
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel
El Cardenal
2017
America Adrift
William Fernandez
2016
A Miracle in Spanish Harlem
Mariano
2013
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret
Prosecutor Martinez
2013
Pain & Gain
Captain Lopez
2013
Meddling Mom
Luis
2013
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
Dr. Dominguez
2012
Legally Brown
Self - Host
2011
Flowers for Norma
Older Gentleman #1
2010
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Lou
2009
Marina's Secret World
2008
Half Past Dead 2
Warden El Fuego
2007
Towards Darkness
Carlos Gutierrez
2007
The Dead One
Aparicio
2007
Arte 1 Documenta
2006
Slayer
Javier
2006
Vampire Bats
Sheriff Herbst
2005
Goal!
Hernan Muñez
2005
Half Past Dead
Warden El Fuego
2002
Fidel
Gen. Fulgencio Battista
2002
Vegas, City of Dreams
Captain Martin
2001
The Princess and the Barrio Boy
Ramon Torres
2000
Noriega: God's Favorite
Colonel Diaz-Herrera
2000
Knockout
Chuck Alvarado
2000
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel
Mayor
1999
My Little Assassin
1999
Justice
Orlando Reyes
1999
Let the Devil Wear Black
Tall
1999
Every Dog Has Its Day
Officer Tom
1998
Shadow of Doubt
Detective Krause
1998
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
Victor Medina
1998
Sub Down
Lt. Commander Melges
1997
Canción desesperada
1997
One Eight Seven
Principal Garcia
1997
Santa Fe
Chief Gomez
1997
Gun
Innez
1997
Down for the Barrio
Cesar
1997
Death in Granada
1996
Lone Star
Deputy Sheriff Ray Hernandez
1996
Nash Bridges
(1 episode)
1996
Primal Fear
Martinez
1996
Peacock Blues
1996
Nixon
Manolo Sanchez
1995
The Burning Season
Galvao
1994
A Million to Juan
Jorge
1994
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Torres
1993
Live Wire
Al-Red
1992
The Panama Deception
English Voice-over
1992
JFK
Carlos Bringuier
1991
Keeper of the City
Gunman
1991
One Good Cop
Beniamino
1991
Havana
Julio Ramos
1990
The Rookie
Morales
1990
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
Mario Portillo Grande
1990
So Proudly We Hail
FBI Agent Alonso
1990
Sweet 15
Samuel Dela Cruz
1990
Romero
Father Manuel Morantes
1989
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
Mike Hernandez
1989
Buy & Cell
Raoul
1989
Break of Dawn
Rodriguez
1988
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
Born in East L.A.
Feo
1987
Disorderlies
Miguel
1987
¡Three Amigos!
Jefe
1986
Salvador
Major Maximilliano Casanova
1986
The Best of Times
Chico
1986
Deal of the Century
Chicano Man
1983
El Norte
Carlos the Bus Boy
1983
Nightmares
Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
1983
Valley Girl
Low Rider
1983
Listen to Your Heart
Julio
1983
What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon
Officer Ignatz
1983
An Officer and a Gentleman
Emiliano Della Serra
1982
Zoot Suit
Rudy
1981
Madame X
Senor Rueda
1981
First Family
White House Gardener
1980
The Streets of L.A.
Alberto "Toto" Corona
1979
The Boss' Son
Juan
1978
These Little Ones Perish
Office Romance
Francisco Alberto
White House Plumbers
Eugenio Rolando 'Musculito' Martinez · (5 episodes)
2023
Not Dead Yet
Carlos Garza · (1 episode)
2023
The Legend of Vox Machina
Kamaljiori (voice) · (1 episode)
2022
Connecting...
Ramon · (1 episode)
2020
Madagascar: A Little Wild
Pedro (voice) · (4 episodes)
2020
Evil
Chet Garcia · (1 episode)
2019
David Makes Man
Joe Padilla · (7 episodes)
2019
Victor and Valentino
El Pintor (voice) · (1 episode)
2019
Playing with Fire
Peter · (10 episodes)
2019
Mayans M.C.
Devante · (7 episodes)
2018
Marvel's The Punisher
Rafael Hernandez · (8 episodes)
2017
Room 104
Bracamonte · (1 episode)
2017
The Good Fight
Oscar Rivi · (5 episodes)
2017
One Day at a Time
Berto Riera · (4 episodes)
2017
Shooter
Guitierez · (1 episode)
2016
Lethal Weapon
Ronnie Delgado · (7 episodes)
2016
StartUp
Adolfo Morales · (15 episodes)
2016
Colony
Proxy Alcala · (4 episodes)
2016
Superstore
Ron Sosa · (3 episodes)
2015
Jane the Virgin
Father Ortega · (1 episode)
2014
Madam Secretary
Admiral Ed Parker · (12 episodes)
2014
The Blacklist
Mr. Diaz · (2 episodes)
2013
The Fosters
Victor Gutierrez · (5 episodes)
2013
Alpha House
Benito 'Benny' Lopez · (6 episodes)
2013
Elementary
General Howard Alvero · (2 episodes)
2012
Blue
Stribling · (1 episode)
2012
Person of Interest
J.P. Suarez · (1 episode)
2011
Body of Proof
Armando Rosas · (1 episode)
2011
Harry's Law
Judge Tomás Garcia · (1 episode)
2011
Law & Order: LA
Jorge Gomez · (1 episode)
2010
Blue Bloods
President Velverde · (1 episode)
2010
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Castle
Father Arguello · (1 episode)
2009
Ugly Betty
Ignacio Suarez · (85 episodes)
2006
Psych
Pablo Nuñez · (1 episode)
2006
Commander in Chief
Pete Ragone · (2 episodes)
2005
The Closer
Alonzo Lopez · (1 episode)
2005
Desperate Housewives
Alejandro · (3 episodes)
2004
Less than Perfect
Owl Inspector · (1 episode)
2002
John Doe
(2 episodes)
2002
Monk
Cpt. Alameda · (1 episode)
2002
24
Omar · (5 episodes)
2001
The Division
(1 episode)
2001
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Elindio Zapata · (1 episode)
2000
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Victor / Pedro (voice) · (1 episode)
2000
Resurrection Blvd.
Roberto Santiago · (53 episodes)
2000
The West Wing
Mickey Troop · (2 episodes)
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Father Menendez · (1 episode)
1999
Martial Law
(1 episode)
1998
Total Security
(13 episodes)
1997
Brooklyn South
Lieutenant Casisas · (1 episode)
1997
Ally McBeal
Judge Warren Figueroa · (1 episode)
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient") · (1 episode)
1997
The Pretender
Det. Guerra · (1 episode)
1996
JAG
Colonel Okarman · (1 episode)
1995
Murder One
A.D.A. Julio Salazar · (1 episode)
1995
The Drew Carey Show
Andrew Rodriguez · (1 episode)
1995
500 Nations
(8 episodes)
1995
Santo Bugito
Paco (voice) · (2 episodes)
1995
ER
Priest · (1 episode)
1994
One West Waikiki
(1 episode)
1994
Dave's World
Juan Gallegos · (1 episode)
1993
Bakersfield P.D.
Luke Ramirez · (17 episodes)
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Amaros · (2 episodes)
1993
Veronica Clare
(9 episodes)
1991
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
Pavon Reyes · (3 episodes)
1990
Snoops
Eduardo Montoya · (1 episode)
1989
Seinfeld
Manny · (1 episode)
1989
Coach
Albert · (1 episode)
1989
Beauty and the Beast
(1 episode)
1987
21 Jump Street
Robert Mendez · (1 episode)
1987
L.A. Law
Roberto Rivera · (1 episode)
1986
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Jorge Herrera · (1 episode)
1986
The Equalizer
Antonio Cruz · (1 episode)
1985
The Golden Girls
Alvarez · (1 episode)
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Desi Ortega · (1 episode)
1984
Hunter
Vern, Mechanic · (1 episode)
1984
Hunter
Otero · (1 episode)
1984
Hunter
D.A. · (1 episode)
1984
Miami Vice
Ernesto Guerrero · (1 episode)
1984
Miami Vice
Cinco · (1 episode)
1984
Remington Steele
Hector Sanchez · (1 episode)
1982
Cagney & Lacey
Freddie · (1 episode)
1982
T. J. Hooker
Chuy Vallestero · (1 episode)
1982
Falcon Crest
Sal Tortino · (2 episodes)
1981
Hill Street Blues
(2 episodes)
1981
Quincy, M.E.
(1 episode)
1976
What's Happening!!
(1 episode)
1976