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Tony Plana

Actor, Director, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn April 19, 1952 (73 years)
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".

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • StartUp
  • One Eight Seven
  • The Drew Carey Show
  • Valley Girl
  • 21 Jump Street
  • Nash Bridges
  • The Best of Times
  • Hunter
  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
  • Deal of the Century
  • Falcon Crest
  • Picking Up the Pieces
  • Disorderlies
  • The Dead One
  • Hard Time: Hostage Hotel
  • In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
  • On the Streets of L.A.
  • Hearing Everett: The Rancho Sordo Mudo Story

Known For

  • Three Amigos!
  • Ugly Betty
  • Goal! The Dream Begins
  • An Officer and a Gentleman
  • Roman J. Israel, Esq.
  • Desperate Housewives
  • One Eight Seven
  • Salvador
  • Half Past Dead
  • Havana
  • Wasp Network
  • White House Plumbers
  • One Good Cop
  • Half Past Dead 2
  • Live Wire
  • A Million to Juan
  • Disorderlies
  • Romero
  • Slayer
  • Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret

Featured Videos

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Tony Plana Filmography

2024
2023
White House Plumbers (TV Series) · as Eugenio Rolando 'musculito' Martinez
2023
A Snowy Day in Oakland · as Jesus Salgado
2023
Not Dead Yet (TV Series) · as Carlos Garza
2022
The Legend of Vox Machina (TV Series) · as Kamaljiori (voice)
2021
Only Murders in the Building (TV Series) · as George
2020
Connecting... (TV Series) · as Ramon
2020
Madagascar: A Little Wild (TV Series) · as Pedro (voice)
2020
Deputy (TV Series) · as Jorge Reyes
2019
Wasp Network · as Luis Posada Carriles
2019
Bombshell · as Geraldo Rivera
2019
Seneca · as Father Ruben
2019
Evil (TV Series) · as Chet Garcia
2019
David Makes Man (TV Series) · as Joe Padilla
2019
Victor and Valentino (TV Series) · as El Pintor (voice)
2019
Playing with Fire (2019) (TV Series) · as Peter
2018
Mayans M.C. (TV Series) · as Devante
2018
Intimate Enemy (TV Series) · as Horacio Santilla
2017
Roman J. Israel, Esq. · as Jessie Salinas
2017
Marvel's The Punisher (TV Series) · as Rafael Hernandez
2017
Dynasty (2017) (TV Series) · as Silvio Flores
2017
Butterfly Caught · as Michael Channis (acting Coach)
2017
Room 104 (TV Series) · as Bracamonte
2017
The Good Fight (TV Series) · as Oscar Rivi
2017
2017
One Day at a Time (2017) (TV Series) · as Berto Riera
2016
Shooter (TV Series) · as Guitierez
2016
America Adrift · as William Fernandez
2016
Chance (TV Series) · as Galindez
2016
The Young Pope (TV Series) · as Carlos García
2016
Lethal Weapon (TV Series) · as Ronnie Delgado
2016
Bull (2016) (TV Series) · as Sean Perkins
2016
StartUp (TV Series) · as Adolfo Morales
2016
Elena of Avalor (TV Series) · as Qapa
2016
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (TV Series) · as Father Consolmango
2016
Colony (TV Series) · as Proxy Alcala
2015
Superstore (TV Series) · as Ron Sosa
2014
Jane the Virgin (TV Series) · as Father Ortega
2014
The Affair (TV Series) · as Ben Cruz
2014
Cristela (TV Series) · as Joaquin Alvarez
2014
Madam Secretary (TV Series) · as Ed Parker
2014
Taxi Brooklyn (TV Series) · as Machado
2013
2013
The Blacklist (TV Series) · as Mr. Diaz
2013
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret · as Prosecutor Martinez
2013
The Fosters (2013) (TV Series) · as Victor Gutierrez
2013
Alpha House (TV Series) · as Benito 'benny' Lopez
2013
Pain & Gain · as Captain Lopez
2013
Motive (TV Series) · as Franco Vega
2012
Elementary (TV Series) · as General Howard Alvero
2012
Blue (TV Series) · as Stribling
2012
2012
Meddling Mom · as Luis
2011
Person of Interest (TV Series) · as J.p. Suarez
2011
América · as Tio Poldo
2011
Body of Proof (TV Series) · as Armando Rosas
2011
Harry's Law (TV Series) · as Judge Tomás Garcia
2010
Law & Order: LA (TV Series) · as Jorge Gomez
2010
Blue Bloods (TV Series) · as President Velverde
2009
2009
Royal Pains (TV Series) · as Marcos
2009
Castle (2009) (TV Series) · as Father Arguello
2008
AmericanEast · as Dez
2008
2007
Half Past Dead 2 · as Warden El Fuego
2007
Towards Darkness · as Carlos Gutierrez
2007
2007
The Dead One · as Aparicio
2006
Ugly Betty (TV Series) · as Ignacio Suarez
2006
Slayer · as Javier
2006
Psych (TV Series) · as Pablo Nuñez
2005
Vampire Bats · as Sheriff Herbst
2005
Goal! The Dream Begins · as Hernan Muñez
2005
Commander In Chief (TV Series) · as Pete Ragone
2005
The Lost City · as The Emcee
2005
The Closer (TV Series) · as Alonzo Lopez
2004
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) · as Alejandro
2003
Cuban Blood · as The Narrator
2003
L.A. Dragnet (TV Series) · as Father Sosa
2002
Half Past Dead · as Warden El Fuego
2002
Less Than Perfect (TV Series) · as Owl Inspector
2002
John Doe (TV Series) · as Captain Ruiz
2002
Monk (TV Series) · as Cpt. Alameda
2002
Fidel · as Gen. Fulgencio Battista
2001
24 (TV Series) · as Omar
2001
Vegas, City of Dreams · as Captain Martin
2001
The Division (TV Series)
2000
2000
As Told By Ginger (TV Series) · as Spanish Doctor
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) · as Elindio Zapata
2000
Clifford the Big Red Dog (TV Series) · as Victor / Pedro (voice)
2000
2000
The Brothers Garcia (TV Series) · as Mr. Vasquez
2000
Resurrection Blvd. (TV Series) · as Roberto Santiago
2000
Noriega: God's Favorite · as Colonel Diaz-Herrera
2000
Knockout · as Chuck Alvarado
2000
City of Angels (TV Series) · as Javier Guerrero
1999
1999
1999
The West Wing (TV Series) · as Mickey Troop
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) · as Father Menendez
1999
Justice · as Orlando Reyes
1999
Independent Lens (TV Series) · as Narrator
1999
1998
Martial Law (TV Series)
1998
Godzilla: The Series (TV Series) · as General Albondiga
1998
Every Dog Has Its Day · as Officer Tom
1998
Shadow of Doubt · as Detective Krause
1998
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit · as Victor Medina
1997
Sub Down · as Lt. Commander Melges
1997
Total Security (TV Series)
1997
Brooklyn South (TV Series) · as Lieutenant Casisas
1997
Ally McBeal (TV Series) · as Judge Warren Figueroa
1997
Extreme Ghostbusters (TV Series) · as Cast
1997
One Eight Seven · as Principal Garcia
1997
Santa Fe · as Chief Gomez
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (TV Series) · as David Sanders (segment "the Unknown Patient")
1997
Gun (TV Series) · as Innez
1996
Death in Granada · as Lorca's Friend Marcos
1996
1996
The Pretender (TV Series) · as Det. Guerra
1996
Lone Star · as Ray
1996
L.A. Firefighters (TV Series) · as Marco
1996
Nash Bridges (TV Series) · as Roscoe Skirt
1996
Primal Fear · as Martinez
1995
Nixon · as Manolo Sanchez
1995
Silver Strand · as Richie Guttierez
1995
JAG (TV Series) · as Colonel Okarman
1995
Murder One (TV Series) · as A.d.a. Julio Salazar
1995
The Drew Carey Show (TV Series) · as Andrew Rodriguez
1995
500 Nations (TV Series)
1995
Santo Bugito (TV Series) · as Paco (voice)
1994
ER (TV Series) · as Priest
1994
1994
One West Waikiki (TV Series)
1994
A Million to Juan · as Jorge
1993
South of Sunset (TV Series) · as Cast
1993
Red Hot · as Kgb Investigator
1993
Dave's World (TV Series) · as Juan Gallegos
1993
Bakersfield, P.D. (TV Series) · as Luke Ramirez
1993
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series) · as Amaros
1992
Live Wire · as Al-Red
1992
The Panama Deception · as English Voice-Over
1992
Tequila and Bonetti (TV Series) · as Arturo Medina
1991
JFK · as Carlos Bringuier
1991
Keeper of the City · as Gunman
1991
Nurses (TV Series) · as Rico Garcia
1991
Veronica Clare (TV Series)
1991
One Good Cop · as Beniamino
1990
Havana · as Julio Ramos
1990
The Rookie · as Morales
1990
1990
Blossom (TV Series) · as Chico Barranca
1990
So Proudly We Hail · as Fbi Agent Alonso
1990
Sweet 15 · as Samuel Dela Cruz
1990
Why Me? · as Benjy Klopzik
1990
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (TV Series) · as Pavon Reyes
1989
Snoops (TV Series) · as Eduardo Montoya
1989
Romero · as Father Manuel Morantes
1989
Seinfeld (TV Series) · as Manny
1989
1989
Coach (TV Series) · as Albert
1989
What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon · as Officer Ignatz
1988
Break of Dawn · as Rodriguez
1988
Buy & Cell · as Raoul
1987
1987
1987
1987
1987
21 Jump Street (TV Series) · as Robert Mendez
1986
Three Amigos! · as Jefe
1986
L.A. Law (TV Series) · as Roberto Rivera
1986
It's Garry Shandling's Show (TV Series) · as Jorge Herrera
1986
Salvador · as Major Maximilliano Casanova
1986
1985
The Equalizer (TV Series) · as Antonio Cruz
1985
The Golden Girls (TV Series) · as Alvarez
1985
Godzilla 1985 · as Goro Maki (voice) (uncredited)
1985
Latino · as Ruben
1984
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) · as Desi Ortega
1984
Hunter (TV Series) · as Vern, Mechanic
1984
Miami Vice (TV Series) · as Ernesto Guerrero
1984
Maximum Security (TV Series) · as Prisoner Benny
1984
City Limits · as Ramos
1983
1983
Sadat (TV Series) · as Dentist
1983
El Norte · as Carlos The Bus Boy
1983
Nightmares · as Father Luis Del Amo (segment "the Benediction")
1983
Valley Girl · as Low Rider
1983
1982
Remington Steele (TV Series) · as Hector Sanchez
1982
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (TV Series) · as Carlos
1982
Callahan · as Vostonovich
1982
An Officer and a Gentleman · as Emiliano Della Serra
1982
T.J. Hooker (TV Series) · as Chuy Vallestero
1981
Circle of Power · as Reza Haddad
1981
Falcon Crest (TV Series) · as Sal Tortino
1981
Cagney & Lacey (TV Series) · as Freddie
1981
Zoot Suit · as Rudy
1981
Love & Money · as National Guard General
1981
Madame X · as Senor Rueda
1981
Hill Street Blues (TV Series)
1980
First Family · as White House Gardener
1980
1979
House Calls (TV Series) · as Danny Gomez
1978
The Boss' Son · as Juan
1978
The Paper Chase (TV Series) · as Marcos
1976
Quincy, M.E. (TV Series)
1976
What's Happening!! (TV Series)
1973
Barnaby Jones (TV Series) · as Peter Sinestra
1960
Insight (TV Series) · as Cast

2022
Bonnie · as Self
2013
2011
Legally Brown · as Self - Host
2008
Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV Series) · as Self
2008
Speechless · as Self
2007
2007
2006
The Foreign Eye · as Self
2005
Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member
1996
The West (TV Series) · as Self
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self

2019
Playing with Fire (2019) (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1994
A Million to Juan · as Associate Producer

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