Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos (born 1947) is an American actor, director and film producer.

Also recorded as Edward Olmos.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Edward Olmos.

Born at East Los Angeles in 1947.

In detail

Edward James Olmos studied at California State University, Sacramento, California State University, Los Angeles and Montebello High School. the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at Los Angeles.

Distinctions recorded are Theatre World Award, Ohtli Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Sources

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“Edward James Olmos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q211415: Edward James Olmos
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1947
Awards: Theatre World Award,Ohtli Award,Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series,star on Hollywood Walk of Fame,Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film,Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television
Family: actors
Authority: Q211415
Languages: English
Birth name: Edward Olmos
Production: one_pass
Residences: Los Angeles
Birth place: East Los Angeles
Educated at: California State University, Sacramento,California State University, Los Angeles,Montebello High School,East Los Angeles College
Nationality: United States,Mexico
Occupations: actor,director,film producer
External identifiers: wikidata: Q211415 · wikipedia: Edward James Olmos
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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