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Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Acting·1952·85 films

Tony Plana is a Euro-Cuban American stage, film and television actor and director, best known for playing Ignacio Suarez, the father of the leading character on the television show "Ugly Betty".

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As Actor

Pain & Gain
Pain & Gain (2013)Captain Lopez
Primal Fear
Primal Fear (1996)Martinez
Bombshell
Bombshell (2019)Geraldo Rivera
JFK
JFK (1991)Carlos Bringuier
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)Jessie Salinas
Goal!
Goal! (2005)Hernan Muñez
An Officer and a Gentleman
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)Emiliano Della Serra
¡Three Amigos!
¡Three Amigos! (1986)Jefe
One Eight Seven
One Eight Seven (1997)Garcia
The Rookie
The Rookie (1990)Morales
Lone Star
Lone Star (1996)Ray
Salvador
Salvador (1986)Major Maximilliano Casanova
Wasp Network
Wasp Network (2020)Luis Posada Carriles
Nixon
Nixon (1995)Manolo Sanchez
Half Past Dead
Half Past Dead (2002)Warden El Fuego
Valley Girl
Valley Girl (1983)Low Rider
Office Romance
Office Romance (2026)Francisco Alberto
Godzilla 1985
Godzilla 1985 (1985)Goro Maki (voice) (uncredited)
Havana
Havana (1990)Julio Ramos
The Best of Times
The Best of Times (1986)Chico
Born in East L.A.
Born in East L.A. (1987)Feo
Live Wire
Live Wire (1992)Al-Red
One Good Cop
One Good Cop (1991)Beniamino
Nightmares
Nightmares (1983)Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
El Norte
El Norte (1983)Carlos the Bus Boy
Deal of the Century
Deal of the Century (1983)Chicano Man
Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt (1998)Detective Krause
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret (2013)Prosecutor Martinez
Half Past Dead 2
Half Past Dead 2 (2007)Warden El Fuego
Disorderlies
Disorderlies (1987)Miguel
Romero
Romero (1989)Father Manuel Morantes
Vampire Bats
Vampire Bats (2005)Sheriff Herbst
Slayer
Slayer (2006)Javier
The Dead One
The Dead One (2007)Aparicio
The Burning Season
The Burning Season (1994)Galvao
Zoot Suit
Zoot Suit (1981)Rudy
The Panama Deception
The Panama Deception (1992)English Voice-over
Death in Granada
Death in Granada (1996)Lorca's Friend Marcos
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers (1989)Mike Hernandez
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)Lou
Fidel
Fidel (2002)Gen. Fulgencio Battista
Let the Devil Wear Black
Let the Devil Wear Black (1999)Tall
Butterfly Caught
Butterfly Caught (2017)Michael Channis (Acting Coach)
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel (2017)El Cardenal
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998)Victor Medina
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez (2012)Dr. Dominguez
Justice
Justice (1999)Orlando Reyes
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (1999)Mayor
Buy & Cell
Buy & Cell (1989)Raoul
Meddling Mom
Meddling Mom (2013)Luis
Noriega: God's Favorite
Noriega: God's Favorite (2000)Colonel Diaz-Herrera
Towards Darkness
Towards Darkness (2007)Carlos Gutierrez
A Snowy Day in Oakland
A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023)Jesus Salgado
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
The Gambler: The Legend Continues (1987)
Sweet 15
Sweet 15 (1990)Samuel Dela Cruz
The Princess and the Barrio Boy
The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000)Ramon Torres
First Family
First Family (1980)White House Gardener
A Million to Juan
A Million to Juan (1994)Jorge
Sub Down
Sub Down (1997)Lt. Commander Melges
Santa Fe
Santa Fe (1997)Chief Gomez
Latino
Latino (1985)Ruben
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations (1993)Torres
Break of Dawn
Break of Dawn (1988)Rodriguez
Knockout
Knockout (2000)Chuck Alvarado
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990)Mario Portillo Grande
Vegas, City of Dreams
Vegas, City of Dreams (2001)Captain Martin
Keeper of the City
Keeper of the City (1991)Gunman
Holy Cash
Holy Cash (2024)Actor
Madame X
Madame X (1981)Senor Rueda
My Little Assassin
My Little Assassin (1999)
Every Dog Has Its Day
Every Dog Has Its Day (1998)Officer Tom
The Streets of L.A.
The Streets of L.A. (1979)Alberto "Toto" Corona
So Proudly We Hail
So Proudly We Hail (1990)FBI Agent Alonso
The Boss' Son
The Boss' Son (1978)Juan
Peacock Blues
Peacock Blues (1996)
What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon
What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon (1983)Officer Ignatz
Listen to Your Heart
Listen to Your Heart (1983)Julio
Down for the Barrio
Down for the Barrio (1997)Cesar
Canción desesperada
Canción desesperada (1997)
Seneca
Seneca (2019)Father Ruben
America Adrift
America Adrift (2016)William Fernandez
Union of Kings
Union of Kings (2024)Jorge de Armas
Flowers for Norma
Flowers for Norma (2010)Older Gentleman #1
Legally Brown
Legally Brown (2011)Self - Host
The Sinner in the Mask
The Sinner in the Mask (1993)

As Director

The Princess and the Barrio Boy
The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000)

As Writer

The Princess and the Barrio Boy
The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000)