Luis Guzmán

Actor in 'Boogie Nights', 'Narcos'

Luis Guzmán - Actor in 'Boogie Nights', 'Narcos'
Born

August 28th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actor and producer with Puerto Rican roots, has appeared in numerous films and television series. Gained recognition for performances in 'Boogie Nights' and 'Traffic'. Also had a significant role in the Netflix series 'Narcos'. Often portrays dynamic, intense characters that reflect a range of emotions and experiences. Has built a reputation for versatility across various genres in film and television.

Appeared in 'Boogie Nights' as Maurice

Starred in 'Traffic' as a detective

Featured in 'Narcos' as Pacho Herrera

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