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David Zayas

David Zayas

Acting·1962·50 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).

Filmography

The Expendables
The Expendables (2010)General Garza
16 Blocks
16 Blocks (2006)Robert Torres
Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton (2007)Detective Dalberto
Rounders
Rounders (1998)Osborne
Skyline
Skyline (2010)Oliver
The Running Man
The Running Man (2025)Richard Manuel
The Interpreter
The Interpreter (2005)Charlie Russell
Stepmom
Stepmom (1998)Policeman
Annie
Annie (2014)Lou
Bringing Out the Dead
Bringing Out the Dead (1999)Cop in Elevator
13
13 (2010)Detective Larry Mullane
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017)Alberto Reyes (voice)
Tallulah
Tallulah (2016)Detective Richards
Force of Nature
Force of Nature (2020)John the Baptist
The Yards
The Yards (2000)Officer Jerry Rifkin
The Savages
The Savages (2007)Eduardo
Body Cam
Body Cam (2020)Sergeant Kesper
Return to Paradise
Return to Paradise (1998)Construction Foreman
Ride
Ride (2014)Ramon
Wit
Wit (2001)Code Team Blue Head
Snag
Snag (2023)Ramon
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret (2013)Detective Flores
Wake
Wake (2009)Grayson
The Wannabe
The Wannabe (2015)Pablo Guzman
R♥️J
R♥️J (2021)Fernando Capulet
Coach
Coach (2010)Ramon
The Feast of the Goat
The Feast of the Goat (2006)Antonio de la Maza
Anne B. Real
Anne B. Real (2003)Cynthia's Dad
11:55
11:55 (2017)Maurice
The Lennon Report
The Lennon Report (2016)Officer Joseph Medina
Jailbait
Jailbait (2004)Guard
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables' (2010)Self
Lost Cat Corona
Lost Cat Corona (2017)Ponce
Scarred City
Scarred City (1998)Cop #1
A Gentleman's Game
A Gentleman's Game (2002)Alfred D'Angelo
Undefeated
Undefeated (2003)Paulie
Junction
Junction (2012)Lt. Tarelli
Shine
Shine (2017)Ramon
Flying By
Flying By (2009)Tony
All Revved Up
All Revved Up (1998)Omar
Samuel Bleak
Samuel Bleak (2011)Ruben Ramirez
Burning Mussolini
Burning Mussolini (2009)Hector
Sam the Man
Sam the Man (2001)Billy the Cop
Above Freezing
Above Freezing (1998)Hector
Bleach
Bleach (1998)Lt. Ballard
Or Something
Or Something (2025)Uptown Mike
Lena's Dreams
Lena's Dreams (1997)Jorge
Our Lady of 121st Street
Our Lady of 121st Street (2020)Edwin
Adieu Aurora
Adieu Aurora (2022)Jon Castaneda
Dexter 1
Dexter 1 (2006)