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Edward James Olmos
American actor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an American actor and movie director. He is best known for his roles in Battlestar Galactica, Miami Vice, Stand and Deliver, Selena, Blade Runner and Zoot Suit. In 1988, Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the movie Stand and Deliever.
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![]() Edward James Olmos in January 2009 | |
Born | Edward Huizar Olmos (1947-02-24) February 24, 1947 (age 77) |
Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
Years active | 1974–present |
Spouse(s) | Kaija Keel (1971–1992) Lorraine Bracco (1994–2002) Lymari Nadal (2002–present) |
In 1971, Olmos married Katija Keel. She is the daughter of actor Howard Keel. They had two children but divorced in 1992 and later married actress Lorraine Bracco in 1994. However, they filed for divorce in January 2002.[1] He has four adopted children. In the same year of 1994, he married Puerto Rican actress Lymari Nadal.
In 1996, he was awarded the Doctorate of Fine Arts from California State University. In his honor, Asteroid 5608 Olmos was named after him.