Luis Guzman Biography

Luis Guzmán is a Puerto Rican actor who was born and brought up in Cayey, Puerto Rico. Guzman has been in the acting industry for over four decades and has appeared in several films and television shows. He is best known for his starring role in Steven Soderbergh’s films Out of Sight, The Limey, and Traffic.

Moreover, Guzman has also starred in other films such as Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Punch-Drunk Love, in the HBO original series How to Make It in America and the Netflix series Narcos, and in the CBS medical drama Code Black, where he portrayed senior nurse Jesse “Mama” Salander.

Luis Guzman Age

Luis is 65 years as of 2021. he was born on August 28, 1956, in Cayey, Puerto Rico. Guzman celebrates his birthday on August 28th every year. His birth sign is Virgo.

Luis Guzman Height

Luis stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches or 1.66 m.

Luis Guzman Weight

Luis weighs 75 kgs. His other body measurements are not available at the moment. His hair color is black and his eyes are dark brown in color

Luis Guzman Education

Guzmán graduated from The American University. However, there is no detailed data on his educational background. He has not revealed the course he undertook while at the institution, and also nothing is known about the schools he attended.

Luis Guzman Family

Guzman was born to his parents in Puerto Rico. His mother is Rosa, she worked as a hospital worker, and his stepfather is Benjamin Cardona, he worked as a TV repairman. Our efforts to find out about his biological father came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus the identity of his birth father is not available. It is also not known if he has any brothers or sisters. This section will be updated once we get the information.

Luis Guzman Wife, Аngеlіtа Gаlаrzа Guzman

Luis happily married to Аngеlіtа Gаlаrzа Guzman. They wedded in 1985 and have now clocked almоѕt thіrtу-thrее уеаrѕ of love in their marriage. Even though he happens to be a celeb, Guzman’s wife is a woman who has chosen to lead a private life; thus nothing much is known about her private life.

They have enjoyed a blissful life together and have proved to the world that marriage works. The couple is still together living a happily ever afterlife with their children in Cabot, Vermont.

Luis Guzman Children

Guzman and his wife Angelita Galarza welcomed their first child after living together for 6 years (1991). Unfortunately, their son died at birth due to suffocation аnd thе dосtоr аnnоunсеd thаt hіѕ wіfе соuldn’t hаvе аnу сhіldrеn іn thе futurе.

Luis and his wife opted to adopt fоur сhіldrеn, their first adopted baby is a called Cemi Briggs-Guzman. Subsequently, the couple adopted another kid, this time a daughter, Yemaya Briggs-Guzman with twins Yoruba Briggs-Guzman and Margarita Briggs-Guzman. Аftеr undеrgоіng ѕеvеrаl trеаtmеntѕ аnd thеrару, thе duо trіеd tо соnсеіvе аgаіn, аnd thіѕ tіmе thеrе wеrе nо соmрlісаtіоnѕ, аnd thеіr bіоlоgісаl bаbу gіrl wаѕ bоrn Luna Briggs-Guzman.

Luis Guzman Net Worth

Guzman’s net worth is estimated to be between 1 and 5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest life.

Luis Guzman Measurements and Facts 

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Luis

Luis Guzman Wiki

• Full Names: Luis Guzman
• Popular As: Guzman
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor
• Nationality: Puerto Rican-American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
• Religion:  Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Luis Guzman Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 68 years
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Date of Birth: August 28, 1956
• Place of Birth: Cayey, Puerto Rico
• Birthday: August 28th

Luis Guzman Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches
• Weight: 75 kgs
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size:  Not Available

Luis Guzman Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Rosa Cardona
• Mother: Benjamin Cardona
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Children: Four, Sons (One) and Daughters (Four)
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Аngеlіtа Gаlаrzа Guzman

Luis Guzman Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review
• Salary:  Under Review
• Source of Income: Acting career

Luis Guzman House and Cars

• Place of living:  To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Luis Guzman Actor

After his graduation, Guzman worked briefly as a social worker, and thereafter he got into the entertainment industry, initially beginning in street theater and independent films. 

He has since made appearances in several films including Carlito’s Way, Carlito’s Way: Rise to Power, Punch-Drunk Love, Welcome to Collinwood, Stonewall, Waiting…, The Salton Sea, and Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Luis has also appeared on the TV shows Homicide: Life on the Street, Frasier, Community, and Oz and voiced Ricardo Diaz in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and its prequel Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. Guzmán starred in the short-lived 2003 television comedy Luis and is a commentator on VH1’s I Love the ’80s, as well as I Love Toys and its sequels, including I Love the ’70s and I Love the ’90s.

He co-starred on the 2007 HBO series John From Cincinnati, which lasted one season. In early 2008, Guzmán starred in “Naturally Aged Cheddar Hunks” TV ads for Cabot Creamery. He also appeared in the music video “Yes We Can.” In 2010, he starred in HBO’s How to Make It in America and appeared in a comical series of Snickers commercials that played during that year’s Super Bowl.

Luis Guzman Narcos

Guzmán was cast as Gonzalo Rodríguez Gacha – founding member and former leader of the Medellín cartel (season 1) in Narcos, an American crime drama television series created and produced by Chris Brancato, seasons 1 and 2 are based on the story of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, who became a billionaire through the production and distribution of cocaine.

The series also focuses on Escobar’s interactions with drug lords, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents, and various opposition entities.

Luis Guzman Movies

• 1983 Variety Jose
• 1986 Seven Women, Seven Sins Lotto Man
• No Picnic Arroyo
• 1988 Crocodile Dundee II Jose
• 1989 True Believer Ortega
• Black Rain Frankie
• Family Business Julio Torres
• 1991 The Hard Way Detective Benny Poole, NYPD
• 1992 Jumpin’ at the Boneyard Taxi Driver
• Blood Morales
• Guilty as Sin Detective Martinez
• 2013 The Last Stand Deputy Mike Figuerola
• Turbo Angelo Voice
• We’re the Millers Mexican Cop
• 2014 Two Men in Town Terence
• In the Blood Chief Ramón Garza
• The Lookalike Vincent
• Henry & Me Vernon “Lefty” Gomez Voice
• 2015 Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha Farmer
• Maria in Novela Land Licenciado Schmidt
• Puerto Ricans in Paris Luis Executive producer
• 2016 Keanu Bacon
• The Do-Over Jorge
• 2017 Aztec Warrior Aztec Warrior Executive producer
• Sandy Wexler Oscar
• Literally, Right Before Aaron Federico
• 9/11 Eddie
• 2018 The Padre Gaspar
• Belleville Cop Ricardo Garcia
• The Duck Leonard Short film
• 2019 Hold On Pastor Rivera
• 2021 Lady of the Manor
• The Birthday Cake Jochee

Luis Guzman Tv Shows

• 2010–2011 How to Make It in America Rene Calderon 16 episodes
• 2011 Community Himself Episode: “Documentary Filmmaking: Redux”
• 2012 Counter Culture Alonzo Television film
• 2013 Republic of Doyle Charles Alomar Episode: “The Devil Inside”
• 2014 Mind Games Nate 3 episodes
• 2015–2018 Code Black Jesse Salander 47 episodes
• 2015 Narcos José Gonzalo Rodríguez Gacha 6 episodes
• 2016 Roadies “Gooch” 4 episodes
• 2018 The Untitled Action Bronson Show Himself Episode: “An Australian
• Surprise and Luis Guzmán”
• Bar Rescue Himself Episode: “Operation: Puerto Rico”
• 2019 Shameless Mikey O’Shea 6 episodes
• Perpetual Grace, LTD Hector Contreras Main role
• Godfather of Harlem Alejandro “El Guapo” Villabuena 4 episodes
• 2020 The Eric Andre Show Himself Episode: “Named After My Dad’s P*nis”
• 2021 Wednesday

Frequently Asked Questions About Luis Guzman

Who is Luis Guzman?

Luis Guzmán is a Puerto Rican actor who was born and brought up in Cayey, Puerto Rico. Guzman has been in the acting industry for over four decades and has appeared in several films and television shows. He is best known for his starring role in Steven Soderbergh’s films Out of Sight, The Limey, and Traffic.

How old is Luis Guzman?

Luis is 65 years as of 2021. he was born on August 28, 1956, in Cayey, Puerto Rico.

How tall is Luis Guzman?

Luis stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches or 1.66 m.

Is Luis Guzman married?

Yes, he is married, Luis happily married to Аngеlіtа Gаlаrzа Guzman. They wedded in 1985 and have now clocked almоѕt thіrtу-thrее уеаrѕ of love in their marriage. They have five children namely Cemi Briggs-Guzman, Yemaya Briggs-Guzman, twins Yoruba Briggs-Guzman and Margarita Briggs-Guzman, and Luna Briggs-Guzman.

How much is Luis Guzman worth?