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David Zayas(I)

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  • Additional Crew
  • Producer
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David Zayas at an event for The Expendables (2010)
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David Zayas was born on 15 August 1962 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is an actor and producer, known for Skyline (2010), The Expendables (2010) and Dexter (2006). He has been married to Liza Colón-Zayas since 21 November 1998. They have one child.
BornAugust 15, 1962
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BornAugust 15, 1962
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000522
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Known for

    Eric Balfour and Donald Faison in Skyline (2010)
    Skyline
    4.5
    • Oliver
    • 2010
    Dolph Lundgren, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Steve Austin, Terry Crews, and Randy Couture in The Expendables (2010)
    The Expendables
    6.4
    • General Garza
    • 2010
    Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
    Dexter
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Sgt. Angel Batista
    • Det. Angel Batista
    • Lt. Angel Batista
    George Clooney in Michael Clayton (2007)
    Michael Clayton
    7.2
    • Detective Dalberto
    • 2007

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Tell No Tales
      • Frank (rumored)
      • Pre-production
    • Grind
      • Post-production
    • Adieu Aurora
      • Jon Castaneda
      • Post-production
    • A Family Most Wanted
      • Popo Lopez
      • Production Unknown
    • Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jeremy Allen White, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Matty Matheson, and Ayo Edebiri in The Bear (2022)
      The Bear
      8.5
      TV Series
      • David Marrero
      • 2024–2026
    • Scott Speedman in R.J. Decker (2026)
      R.J. Decker
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Victor Ochoa
      • 2026
    • Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
      Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Judge Warren Fels
      • Detective Milton
      • 2002–2026
    • Gabriel Basso in The Night Agent (2023)
      The Night Agent
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Mike Fonseca
      • 2026
    • Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo, Jayme Lawson, Lee Pace, Glen Powell, and Karl Glusman in The Running Man (2025)
      The Running Man
      6.3
      • Richard Manuel
      • 2025
    • Michael C. Hall in Dexter: Resurrection (2025)
      Dexter: Resurrection
      9.0
      TV Series
      • Angel Batista
      • 2025
    • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
      Blue Bloods
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Governor Martin Mendez
      • 2017–2024
    • Or Something (2024)
      Or Something
      6.3
      • Uptown Mike
      • 2024
    • Morris Chestnut and Diarra Kilpatrick in Diarra from Detroit (2024)
      Diarra from Detroit
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Marshall
      • 2024
    • H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and John Roberts in Bob's Burgers (2011)
      Bob's Burgers
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Bubble Master (voice)
      • 2024
    • Radio Play Revival (2021)
      Radio Play Revival
      6.2
      Podcast Series
      • Porto Rico
      • 2024
    • Kitt Adams in The Late Show with Kitt Adams (2022)
      The Late Show with Kitt Adams
      TV Series
      • Sgt. Angel Batista
      • 2023
    • The Blacklist (2013)
      The Blacklist
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Manny Soto
      • 2013–2023
    • Snag (2023)
      Snag
      4.3
      • Ramon
      • 2023
    • The Driven (2022)
      The Driven
      • Coach Romero
      • 2022

    Additional Crew

    • Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (2005)
      Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
      7.9
      Video Game
      • motion capture performer
      • 2005
    • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)
      Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
      9.4
      Video Game
      • motion capture actor
      • 2004

    Producer

    • Break In (2020)
      Break In
      9.2
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos39

    The Expendables: "Basketball Fight"
    Clip 0:55
    The Expendables: "Basketball Fight"
    The Expendables: "Smaller"
    Clip 0:49
    The Expendables: "Smaller"
    The Expendables: "Smaller"
    Clip 0:49
    The Expendables: "Smaller"
    "Dexter"
    Clip 1:16
    "Dexter"
    Annie
    Clip 0:46
    Annie
    Annie
    Clip 0:58
    Annie
    Concerto
    Clip 1:11
    Concerto

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Height
      • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
    • Born
      • August 15, 1962
      • Ponce, Puerto Rico
    • Spouse
      • Liza Colón-ZayasNovember 21, 1998 - present (1 child)
    • Children
      • David Zayas Jr.
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Pepcid AC (September 2002)

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    • Trivia
      Former NYPD beat cop in Times Square.
    • Quotes
      People are complicated. People have secrets. It doesn't make them good people or bad people.
    • Trademarks
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