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Tony Plana

Actor / Theatre Director | * 04/19/1952 (72) | Havana (Cuba)
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José Antonio Plana (born April 19, 1952) is a Cuban-American actor and director. He is known for playing Betty Suarez's father, Ignacio Suarez, on the ABC television show Ugly Betty and for voicing Manuel "Manny" Calavera in the video game Grim Fandango. ()

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".

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Comedies

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A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit. ...

¡Three Amigos!

PG

1986 | 3.2/5 | 1h 42min
Comedy, Adventure, Western
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Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes ...

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

PG-13

2017 | 3.1/5 | 2h 2min
Drama, Crime, Thriller
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Set in the aftermath of Jax Teller’s death, Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes is fresh out of prison and a prospect in the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Now, EZ must carve out his new identity in a ...

Mayans M.C.

TV-MA

2018 | 4.0/5 | 52min per episode
Crime, Drama
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Betty Suarez is smart, tough and tenacious, but also sensitive and loving. She hopes these skills will help her to get a job within the Meade Publishing Corporation. The fact that she isn’t traditio ...

Ugly Betty

TV-PG

2006 | 3.1/5 | 43min per episode
Comedy, Drama
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Movies with Tony Plana as Actor(73)

as Jesus Salgado2023 A Snowy Day in Oakland
as William Fernandez2023 America Adrift
as Father Ruben2020 Seneca
as Luis Posada Carriles2020 Wasp Network
as Geraldo Rivera2019 Bombshell
as Jessie Salinas2017 Roman J. Israel, Esq.
as Michael Channis (Acting Coach)2017 Butterfly Caught
as El Cardenal2017 Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel
as Luis2013 Meddling Mom
as Captain Lopez2013 Pain & Gain
as Mariano2013 A Miracle in Spanish Harlem
as Prosecutor Martinez2013 Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret
as Dr. Dominguez2012 The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
as Self - Host2011 Legally Brown
as Lou2009 Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as Warden El Fuego2007 Half Past Dead 2
as Aparicio2007 The Dead One
as Carlos Gutierrez2007 Towards Darkness
as Javier2006 Slayer
as Hernan Munez2005 Goal!
as Sheriff Herbst2005 Vampire Bats
as Gen. Fulgencio Battista2002 Fidel
as Warden El Fuego2002 Half Past Dead
as Captain Martin2001 Vegas, City of Dreams
as Ramon Torres2000 The Princess and the Barrio Boy
as Colonel Diaz-Herrera2000 Noriega: God's Favorite
as Chuck Alvarado2000 Knockout
1999 My Little Assassin
as Mayor1999 Hard Time: Hostage Hotel
as Orlando Reyes1999 Justice
as Tall1999 Let the Devil Wear Black
as Officer Tom1998 Every Dog Has Its Day
as Detective Krause1998 Shadow of Doubt
as Victor Medina1998 The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
as Chief Gomez1997 Santa Fe
as Lt.Commander Melges1997 Sub Down
1997 Canción desesperada
as Cesar1997 Down for the Barrio
as Principal Garcia1997 One Eight Seven
1996 Death in Granada
as Martinez1996 Primal Fear
1996 Peacock Blues
as Manolo Sanchez1995 Nixon
as Galvao1994 The Burning Season
as Jorge1994 A Million to Juan
as Torres1993 Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
as Al-Red1992 Live Wire
as Carlos Bringuier1991 JFK
as Gunman1991 Keeper of the City
as Beniamino1991 One Good Cop
as Mario Portillo Grande1990 In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
as Morales1990 The Rookie
as FBI Agent Alonso1990 So Proudly We Hail
as Julio Ramos1990 Havana
as Samuel Dela Cruz1990 Sweet 15
as Father Manuel Morantes1989 Romero
as Mike Hernandez1989 The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
as Raoul1989 Buy & Cell
as Rodriguez1988 Break of Dawn
as Miguel1987 Disorderlies
1987 The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues
as Chico1986 The Best of Times
as Major Maximilliano Casanova1986 Salvador
as Jefe1986 ¡Three Amigos!
as Julio1983 Listen to Your Heart
as Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")1983 Nightmares
as Officer Ignatz1983 What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon
as Low Rider1983 Valley Girl
as Emiliano Della Serra1982 An Officer and a Gentleman
as Rudy1981 Zoot Suit
as Senor Rueda1981 Madame X
as Alberto "Toto" Corona1979 The Streets of L.A.
as Juan1978 The Boss' Son

TV Shows/Series with Tony Plana as Actor(70)

as Musculito2023 White House Plumbers
as Kamaljiori (voice)2022 The Legend of Vox Machina
as Pedro (voice)2020 Madagascar: A Little Wild
as Peter2019 Playing with Fire
as Joe Padilla2019 David Makes Man
as El Pintor (voice)2019 Victor and Valentino
as Devante2018 Mayans M.C.
as Rafael Hernandez2017 Marvel's The Punisher
as Bracamonte2017 Room 104
as Berto Riera2017 One Day at a Time
as Oscar Rivi2017 The Good Fight
as Adolfo Morales2016 StartUp
as Ronnie Delgado2016 Lethal Weapon
as Proxy Alcala2016 Colony
as Ron Sosa2015 Superstore
as Father Ortega2014 Jane the Virgin
as Admiral Ed Parker2014 Madam Secretary
as Mr. Diaz2013 The Blacklist
as Victor Gutierrez2013 The Fosters
as Stribling2012 Blue
as General Howard Alvero2012 Elementary
as President Velverde2010 Blue Bloods
as Father Arguello2009 Castle
as himself2009 Celebrity Ghost Stories
as Ignacio Suarez2006 Ugly Betty
as Pablo Nuñez2006 Psych
as Pete Ragone2005 Commander in Chief
as Alonzo Lopez2005 The Closer
2002 John Doe
as Cpt. Alameda2002 Monk
2001 The Division
as Omar2001 24
as Roberto Santiago2000 Resurrection Blvd.
as Elindio Zapata2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Mickey Troop1999 The West Wing
as Father Menendez1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1998 Martial Law
as David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient")1998 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997 Brooklyn South
as Judge Warren Figueroa1997 Ally McBeal
1996 Nash Bridges
as Det. Guerra1996 The Pretender
1995 500 Nations
1995 Santo Bugito
as Colonel Okarman1995 JAG
as A.D.A. Julio Salazar1995 Murder One
as Priest1994 ER
as Luke Ramirez1993 Bakersfield P.D.
as Amaros1993 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 Dave's World
as Pavon Reyes1990 Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
as Manny1989 Seinfeld
1987 Beauty and the Beast
as Robert Mendez1987 21 Jump Street
as Roberto Rivera1986 L.A. Law
as Alvarez1985 The Golden Girls
as Antonio Cruz1985 The Equalizer
as Desi Ortega1984 Murder, She Wrote
as Vern, Mechanic1984 Hunter
as Otero1984 Hunter
as D.A.1984 Hunter
1984 Miami Vice
as Cinco1984 Miami Vice
1982 T. J. Hooker
as Hector Sanchez1982 Remington Steele
1982 Cagney & Lacey
1981 Hill Street Blues
1981 Falcon Crest
1976 What's Happening!!
1976 Quincy, M.E.

Movies with Tony Plana as Crew(3)

Directing/Director2000 The Princess and the Barrio Boy
Writing/Story2000 The Princess and the Barrio Boy
Production/Associate Producer1994 A Million to Juan

TV Shows/Series with Tony Plana as Crew(2)

Directing/Director2004 Desperate Housewives
Directing/Director2002 Greetings From Tucson

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Full Name: Tony Plana
Born: Saturday, 04/19 1952 (April) in Havana (Cuba) (current age: 72 years + 4 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN, native language), Spanish (ES)
Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Loyola Marymount University
Spouses (current/former): Ada Maris
Other names for Tony Plana (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Jose Antonio Plana"
Tony Plana frequently works together with these people:
Larry David (31x, Actor)
Norman Brenner (24x, Actor)
Diego Molano (23x, Cast)
Cristina Milizia (18x, Actress)
Clyde Kusatsu (17x, Actor)
Gregory Itzin (17x, Actor)
Gregg Henry (17x, Actor)
James Hong (16x, Actor)
Steven Bochco (16x, Crew)
Kurt Fuller (16x, Actor)
William M. Finkelstein (16x, Crew)
Oliver Stone (10x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:10743, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 04/04/2024