Michael Peña

Born:January 13, 1976

Place of Birth:Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Michael Peña, born on January 13, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois, is a versatile American actor known for his compelling performances in a variety of film and television projects. With a career spanning over two decades, Peña has established himself as a talented and reliable actor in the entertainment industry.

One of his breakthrough roles came in the critically acclaimed film "Crash," where he delivered a powerful performance that showcased his range and acting prowess. This role catapulted him into the spotlight and paved the way for numerous opportunities in Hollywood.

Peña's ability to seamlessly transition between intense dramas like "Crash" and comedic films like "Observe and Report" demonstrates his versatility as an actor. He brings a unique blend of depth and humor to his characters, captivating audiences with his authenticity on screen.

In addition to his work in films, Peña has also made a mark in television, appearing in various successful series and showcasing his talent across different mediums. His dedication to his craft and his ability to inhabit diverse roles have earned him widespread acclaim and recognition in the industry.

One of his most notable roles to date is that of Luis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's "Ant-Man" film series. As Scott Lang's loyal and humorous friend, Peña's portrayal of Luis adds a layer of charm and humor to the superhero franchise, further solidifying his status as a fan-favorite actor.

Beyond his on-screen work, Peña's commitment to his characters and his dedication to his craft have earned him respect among his peers in the industry. His work ethic and passion for storytelling shine through in each role he takes on, making him a sought-after talent in Hollywood.

With a diverse filmography that showcases his range as an actor, Peña continues to impress audiences and critics alike with his dynamic performances. Whether he is tackling a gritty drama or a lighthearted comedy, he brings depth and authenticity to every character he portrays, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.

Peña's talent, charisma, and versatility have cemented his status as one of the most compelling actors of his generation. His ability to inhabit a wide range of characters with depth and nuance sets him apart in a competitive industry, earning him a reputation as a versatile and skilled performer.

As he continues to take on challenging and diverse roles, Peña remains dedicated to his craft, constantly pushing himself to explore new facets of his acting abilities. With each project, he demonstrates his commitment to storytelling and his passion for bringing characters to life in a compelling and authentic way.

Michael Peña's impressive body of work and his ability to captivate audiences with his performances have solidified his reputation as a talented and versatile actor in the entertainment industry. With a career marked by memorable roles and acclaimed performances, he continues to leave his mark on the world of film and television, showcasing his talent and dedication with each new project he undertakes.

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Filmography

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A Working Man

Joe Garcia

2025

Levon Cade left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life working construction. But when his boss's daughter, who is like family to him, is taken by human traffickers, his search to bring her home uncovers a world of corruption far greater than he ever could have imagined.

Fury

Trini 'Gordo' Garcia

2014

In the last months of World War II, as the Allies make their final push in the European theatre, a battle-hardened U.S. Army sergeant named 'Wardaddy' commands a Sherman tank called 'Fury' and its five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

The Martian

Rick Martinez

2015

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

Shooter

Nick Memphis

2007

A top Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry and disappears, living in seclusion. He is coaxed back into service after a high-profile government official convinces him to help thwart a plot to kill the President of the United States. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, Swagger becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt. He goes on the run to track the real killer and find out who exactly set him up, and why, eventually seeking revenge against some of the most powerful and corrupt leaders in the free world.

Ant-Man

Luis

2015

Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Doctor Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

12 Strong

Sgt First Class Sam Diller

2018

A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Luis

2018

Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.

Turbo

Tito (voice)

2013

The tale of an ordinary garden snail who dreams of winning the Indy 500.

Unstoppable

Coach Bobby Williams

2024

With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony Robles fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team. But it will demand everything he has, physically and mentally, to achieve his ultimate quest to become an NCAA Champion.

A Million Miles Away

José Hernández

2023

The life of engineer and former NASA astronaut José M. Hernández, the first migrant farmworker to go to space.

Moonfall

Tom Lopez

2022

A mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it.

Tom & Jerry

Terence Mendoza

2021

Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse get kicked out of their home and relocate to a fancy New York hotel, where a scrappy employee named Kayla will lose her job if she can’t evict Jerry before a high-class wedding at the hotel. Her solution? Hiring Tom to get rid of the pesky mouse.

Million Dollar Baby

Omar

2004

Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.

The Mule

Agent Treviño

2018

Earl Stone, a man in his eighties, is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does so well that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates.

The Lincoln Lawyer

Jesus Martinez

2011

Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Cole - Dora's Father

2019

Dora, a girl who has spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, now must navigate her most dangerous adventure yet: high school. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego, and a rag tag group of teens on an adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost Inca civilization.

End of Watch

Mike Zavala

2012

Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a routine traffic stop.

Gone in Sixty Seconds

Ignacio

2000

Upon learning that he has to come out of retirement to steal 50 cars in one night to save his brother Kip's life, former car thief Randall "Memphis" Raines enlists help from a few "boost happy" pals to accomplish a seemingly impossible feat. From countless car chases to relentless cops, the high-octane excitement builds as Randall swerves around more than a few roadblocks to keep Kip alive.

Battle: Los Angeles

Joe Rincon

2011

When once distant UFOs become a terrifying threat and an alien invasion force begins attacking Earths major costal and riverside cities, a U.S Marine staff sergeant and his team are sent into battle only to find they must take it upon themselves to defeat an unknown enemy and protect what remains of Los Angeles.

Secret Headquarters

Argon

2022

While hanging out after school, Charlie and his friends discover the headquarters of the world’s most powerful superhero hidden beneath his home. When villains attack, they must team up to defend the headquarters and save the world.

Tower Heist

Enrique Dev’Reaux

2011

A luxury condo manager leads a staff of workers to seek payback on the Wall Street swindler who defrauded them. With only days until the billionaire gets away with the perfect crime, the unlikely crew of amateur thieves enlists the help of petty crook Slide to steal the $20 million they’re sure is hidden in the penthouse.

Crash

Daniel

2005

In post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles, tensions erupt when the lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Persian shopkeeper, two cops, a pair of carjackers and a Korean couple converge during a 36-hour period.

The Lego Ninjago Movie

Kai (voice)

2017

Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home of Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors using their skill and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy....high school.

Babel

John - Border Patrol

2006

Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.

Extinction

Peter

2018

A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.

Fantasy Island

Mr. Roarke

2020

A group of contest winners arrive at an island hotel to live out their dreams, only to find themselves trapped in nightmare scenarios.

Gangster Squad

Navidad Ramirez

2013

Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and — if he has his way — every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It’s enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop… except, perhaps, for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders led by Sgt. John O’Mara and Jerry Wooters who come together to try to tear Cohen’s world apart.

My Little Pony: The Movie

Grubber (voice)

2017

A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.

Jexi

Kai

2019

Phil's new phone comes with an unexpected feature, Jexi...an A.I. determined to keep him all to herself in a comedy about what can happen when you love your phone more than all else.

Collateral Beauty

Simon Scott

2016

Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

CHiPS

Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello

2017

The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers as they make their rounds on the freeways of Los Angeles.

A Wrinkle in Time

Red

2018

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

The Good Doctor

Jimmy

2011

Dr. Martin Blake, who has spent his life looking for respect, meets an 18-year-old patient named Diane, suffering from a kidney infection, and gets a much-needed boost of self-esteem. However, when her health starts improving, Martin fears losing her, so he begins tampering with her treatment, keeping Diane sick and in the hospital right next to him.

Lions for Lambs

Ernest Rodriguez

2007

Three stories told simultaneously in ninety minutes of real time: a Republican Senator who's a presidential hopeful gives an hour-long interview to a skeptical television reporter, detailing a strategy for victory in Afghanistan; two special forces ambushed on an Afghani ridge await rescue as Taliban forces close in; a poli-sci professor at a California college invites a student to re-engage.

Next Gen

Momo (voice)

2018

A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.

30 Minutes or Less

Chango

2011

Two fledgling criminals kidnap a pizza delivery guy, strap a bomb to his chest, and advise him that he has mere hours to rob a bank or else...

World Trade Center

Will Jimeno

2006

Two police officers struggle to survive when they become trapped beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Observe and Report

Dennis

2009

Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.

Hell and Back

Abigor (voice)

2015

Two best friends set out to rescue their pal after he's accidentally dragged to hell.

Everything Must Go

Frank Garcia

2011

When an alcoholic relapses, causing him to lose his wife and his job, he holds a yard sale on his front lawn in an attempt to start over. A new neighbor might be the key to his return to form.

My Fellow Americans

Ernesto

1996

They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperately frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence.

The United States of Leland

Guillermo

2003

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.

Production

CHiPS

Executive Producer

2017

The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers as they make their rounds on the freeways of Los Angeles.