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David Zayas

Actor

David Zayas

Born August 15, 1962 in Ponce, Puerto Rico51 films

David Zayas (born August 15, 1962) is a Puerto Rican theatrical, film, and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Angel Batista on Showtime's series Dexter and as Enrique Morales on the HBO prison drama Oz. Since 1998, Zayas has been married to actress Liza Colón-Zayas; he portrays the husband of her character on The Bear (2022 - present).

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Filmography

51 films as actor
  1. TBAGrind
  2. 2025The Running ManRichard Manuel
  3. 2025Or SomethingUptown Mike
  4. 2023SnagRamon
  5. 2022Adieu AuroraJon Castaneda
  6. 2021R♥️JFernando Capulet
  7. 2020Force of NatureJohn the Baptist
  8. 2020Our Lady of 121st StreetEdwin
  9. 2020Body CamSergeant Kesper
  10. 2017ShineRamon
  11. 201711:55Maurice
  12. 2017Teen Titans: The Judas ContractAlberto Reyes (voice)
  13. 2017Lost Cat CoronaPonce
  14. 2016The Lennon ReportOfficer Joseph Medina
  15. 2016TallulahDetective Richards
  16. 2015The WannabePablo Guzman
  17. 2014AnnieLou
  18. 2014RideRamon
  19. 2013Jodi Arias: Dirty Little SecretDetective Flores
  20. 2012JunctionLt. Tarelli
  21. 2011Samuel BleakRuben Ramirez
  22. 2010SkylineOliver
  23. 2010The ExpendablesGeneral Garza
  24. 2010CoachRamon
  25. 201013Detective Larry Mullane
  26. 2009WakeGrayson
  27. 2009Flying ByTony
  28. 2009Burning MussoliniHector
  29. 2007The SavagesEduardo
  30. 2007Michael ClaytonDetective Dalberto
  31. 200616 BlocksRobert Torres
  32. 2006The Feast of the GoatAntonio de la Maza
  33. 2005The InterpreterCharlie Russell
  34. 2004JailbaitGuard
  35. 2004Mimmo & PauliePaulie
  36. 2003UndefeatedPaulie
  37. 2003Anne B. RealCynthia's Dad
  38. 2002A Gentleman's GameAlfred D'Angelo
  39. 2002Washington HeightsDavid
  40. 2001WitCode Team Blue Head
  41. 2001Sam the ManBilly the Cop
  42. 2000The YardsOfficer Jerry Rifkin
  43. 1999Bringing Out the DeadCop in Elevator
  44. 1998StepmomPoliceman
  45. 1998Above FreezingHector
  46. 1998RoundersOsborne
  47. 1998Scarred CityCop #1
  48. 1998Return to ParadiseConstruction Foreman
  49. 1998All Revved UpOmar
  50. 1998BleachLt. Ballard
  51. 1997Lena's DreamsJorge