Biography
Tony Plana is a 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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Filmography
all 156
Movies 79
TV Shows 77
Voice 4
self 3
Director 3
Eugenio Martinez
White House Plumbers (2023)
TV
Jesus Salgado
A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023)
Movie
Carlos Garza
Not Dead Yet (2023)
TV
Kamaljiori (voice)
The Legend of Vox Machina (2022)
TV
Pedro (voice)
Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020)
TV
10
Father Ruben
Seneca (2020)
Movie
Luis Posada Carriles
Wasp Network (2020)
Movie
1
Geraldo Rivera
Bombshell (2019)
Movie
5.81
Joe Padilla
David Makes Man (2019)
TV
El Pintor (voice)
Victor and Valentino (2019)
TV
1
Peter Miller
Playing with Fire (2019)
TV
Devante
Mayans M.C. (2018)
TV
6.67
Rafael Hernandez
Marvel's The Punisher (2017)
TV
6
Jessie Salinas
Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
Movie
3.33
Michael Channis (Acting Coach)
Butterfly Caught (2017)
Movie
Bracamonte
Room 104 (2017)
TV
6
Oscar Rivi
The Good Fight (2017)
TV
4.33
El Cardenal
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel (2017)
Movie
Berto Riera
One Day at a Time (2017)
TV
5.93
William Fernandez
America Adrift (2016)
Movie
Ronnie Delgado
Lethal Weapon (2016)
TV
6.27
Adolfo Morales
StartUp (2016)
TV
6.33
Proxy Alcala
Colony (2016)
TV
5.84
Ron Sosa
Superstore (2015)
TV
6.85
Father Ortega
Jane the Virgin (2014)
TV
7.22
Admiral Ed Parker
Madam Secretary (2014)
TV
9
Mariano
A Miracle in Spanish Harlem (2013)
Movie
Mr. Diaz
The Blacklist (2013)
TV
6.93
Prosecutor Martinez
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret (2013)
Movie
Victor Gutierrez
The Fosters (2013)
TV
6.16
Captain Lopez
Pain & Gain (2013)
Movie
4.33
Luis
Meddling Mom (2013)
Movie
General Howard Alvero
Elementary (2012)
TV
6.71
Stribling
Blue (2012)
TV
Dr. Dominguez
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez (2012)
Movie
J.P. Suarez
Person of Interest (2011)
TV
5.92
Self - Host
Legally Brown (2011)
Movie
Armando Rosas
Body of Proof (2011)
TV
Self / Narrator
The Longoria Affair (2010)
Movie
Jorge Gomez
Law & Order: LA (2010)
TV
6
President Velverde
Blue Bloods (2010)
TV
6.64
Self
Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009)
TV
Lou
Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)
Movie
Father Arguello
Castle (2009)
TV
6.96
Marina's Secret World (2008)
Movie
Warden El Fuego
Half Past Dead 2 (2007)
Movie
Carlos Gutierrez
Towards Darkness (2007)
Movie
Aparicio
The Dead One (2007)
Movie
Arte 1 Documenta (2006)
Movie
Ignacio Suarez
Ugly Betty (2006)
TV
5.81
Javier
Slayer (2006)
Movie
Pablo Nuñez
Psych (2006)
TV
6.27
Sheriff Herbst
Vampire Bats (2005)
Movie
Hernan Munez
Goal! (2005)
Movie
5.04
Pete Ragone
Commander in Chief (2005)
TV
Alonzo Lopez
The Closer (2005)
TV
7.25
Director
Desperate Housewives (2004)
TV
8.75
Warden El Fuego
Half Past Dead (2002)
Movie
Director
Greetings From Tucson (2002)
TV
John Doe (2002)
TV
Cpt. Alameda
Monk (2002)
TV
5.76
Gen. Fulgencio Battista
Fidel (2002)
Movie
Omar
24 (2001)
TV
6.29
Captain Martin
Vegas, City of Dreams (2001)
Movie
The Division (2001)
TV
Director
The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000)
Movie
Elindio Zapata
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
TV
6.33
Victor / Pedro (voice)
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)
TV
7
Roberto Santiago
Resurrection Blvd. (2000)
TV
Colonel Diaz-Herrera
Noriega: God's Favorite (2000)
Movie
Chuck Alvarado
Knockout (2000)
Movie
Mayor
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (1999)
Movie
My Little Assassin (1999)
Movie
Mickey Troop
The West Wing (1999)
TV
5.66
Father Menendez
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
TV
6.19
Orlando Reyes
Justice (1999)
Movie
Tall
Let the Devil Wear Black (1999)
Movie
David Sanders (segment 'The Unknown Patient')
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1998)
TV
6
Martial Law (1998)
TV
Officer Tom
Every Dog Has Its Day (1998)
Movie
Detective Krause
Shadow of Doubt (1998)
Movie
Victor Medina
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998)
Movie
Lt. Commander Melges
Sub Down (1997)
Movie
Canción desesperada (1997)
Movie
Total Security (1997)
TV
Brooklyn South (1997)
TV
Marcos
The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1997)
Movie
Judge Warren Figueroa
Ally McBeal (1997)
TV
6
Principal Garcia
One Eight Seven (1997)
Movie
6
Chief Gomez
Santa Fe (1997)
Movie
Cesar
Down for the Barrio (1997)
Movie
Death in Granada (1996)
Movie
Det. Guerra
The Pretender (1996)
TV
6
Ray
Lone Star (1996)
Movie
5.83
Nash Bridges (1996)
TV
3.5
Martinez
Primal Fear (1996)
Movie
2.5
Peacock Blues (1996)
Movie
Manolo Sanchez
Nixon (1995)
Movie
6
Colonel Okarman
JAG (1995)
TV
4.4
A.D.A. Julio Salazar
Murder One (1995)
TV
Actor
500 Nations (1995)
TV
4
Paco
Santo Bugito (1995)
TV
Priest
ER (1994)
TV
5.44
Galvao
The Burning Season (1994)
Movie
One West Waikiki (1994)
TV
Jorge
A Million to Juan (1994)
Movie
Dave's World (1993)
TV
Luke Ramirez
Bakersfield P.D. (1993)
TV
Torres
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations (1993)
Movie
Amaros
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
TV
5.7
Al-Red
Live Wire (1992)
Movie
Carlos Bringuier
JFK (1991)
Movie
5.92
Gunman
Keeper of the City (1991)
Movie
Veronica Clare (1991)
TV
Beniamino
One Good Cop (1991)
Movie
Julio Ramos
Havana (1990)
Movie
Morales
The Rookie (1990)
Movie
6
Mario Portillo Grande
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990)
Movie
FBI Agent Alonso
So Proudly We Hail (1990)
Movie
Samuel Dela Cruz
Sweet 15 (1990)
Movie
Pavon Reyes
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (1990)
TV
Father Manuel Morantes
Romero (1989)
Movie
Manny
Seinfeld (1989)
TV
5.99
Mike Hernandez
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers (1989)
Movie
Raoul
Buy & Cell (1989)
Movie
Rodriguez
Break of Dawn (1988)
Movie
The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues (1987)
Movie
Beauty and the Beast (1987)
TV
5.81
Miguel
Disorderlies (1987)
Movie
Robert Mendez
21 Jump Street (1987)
TV
8
Jefe
¡Three Amigos! (1986)
Movie
6.12
Roberto Rivera
L.A. Law (1986)
TV
6
Major Maximilliano Casanova
Salvador (1986)
Movie
4.86
Chico
The Best of Times (1986)
Movie
10
Antonio Cruz
The Equalizer (1985)
TV
7.33
Alvarez
The Golden Girls (1985)
TV
6
Desi Ortega
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Vern, Mechanic / Otero / D.A.
Hunter (1984)
TV
Cinco
Miami Vice (1984)
TV
7
Father Luis Del Amo (segment 'The Benediction')
Nightmares (1983)
Movie
5.8
Low Rider
Valley Girl (1983)
Movie
3.67
Julio
Listen to Your Heart (1983)
Movie
Officer Ignatz
What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon (1983)
Movie
Hector Sanchez
Remington Steele (1982)
TV
6
Emiliano Della Serra
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Movie
6
Cagney & Lacey (1982)
TV
T. J. Hooker (1982)
TV
6
Falcon Crest (1981)
TV
Rudy
Zoot Suit (1981)
Movie
Senor Rueda
Madame X (1981)
Movie
Hill Street Blues (1981)
TV
6
White House Gardener
First Family (1980)
Movie
Alberto 'Toto' Corona
The Streets of L.A. (1979)
Movie
Juan
The Boss' Son (1978)
Movie
Quincy, M.E. (1976)
TV
5.85
What's Happening!! (1976)
TV
6
Ratings
Average 6.11
Based on 4.55 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1976
1990
1998
1992
2023
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1952-04-19 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceHavana, Cuba
CitizenshipsCuba, United States of America
Also Known AsJose Antonio Plana
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