Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1952-04-19 (73 years)
- Place of BirthHavana, Cuba
- Also Known AsJose Antonio Plana
Tony Plana
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".
Acting Career
- 2024
Holy Cash
As: Actor
- 2024
Union of Kings
As: Jorge de Armas
- 2023
White House Plumbers
As: Eugenio Rolando 'Musculito' Martinez
- 2023
A Snowy Day in Oakland
As: Jesus Salgado
- 2023
Not Dead Yet
As: Carlos Garza
- 2022
The Legend of Vox Machina
As: Kamaljiori (voice)
- 2021
Only Murders in the Building
As: George
- 2020
Connecting...
As: Ramon
2020Madagascar: A Little Wild
As: Pedro (voice)
2020Wasp Network
As: Luis Posada Carriles
- 2019
Bombshell
As: Geraldo Rivera
2019Seneca
As: Father Ruben
2019Evil
As: Chet Garcia
2019David Makes Man
As: Joe Padilla
2019Victor and Valentino
As: El Pintor (voice)
2019Playing with Fire
As: Peter
2018Mayans M.C.
As: Devante
- 2017
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
As: Jessie Salinas
2017Marvel's The Punisher
As: Rafael Hernandez
2017Butterfly Caught
As: Michael Channis (Acting Coach)
2017Room 104
As: Bracamonte
2017The Good Fight
As: Oscar Rivi
2017Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel
As: El Cardenal
2017One Day at a Time
As: Berto Riera
2016Shooter
As: Guitierez
2016America Adrift
As: William Fernandez
2016Lethal Weapon
As: Ronnie Delgado
2016StartUp
As: Adolfo Morales
2016Colony
As: Proxy Alcala
2015Superstore
As: Ron Sosa
2014Jane the Virgin
As: Father Ortega
2014Madam Secretary
As: Ed Parker
2013The Blacklist
As: Mr. Diaz
2013Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret
As: Prosecutor Martinez
2013The Fosters
As: Victor Gutierrez
2013Alpha House
As: Benito 'Benny' Lopez
- 2013
Pain & Gain
As: Captain Lopez
2013Meddling Mom
As: Luis
2012Elementary
As: General Howard Alvero
2012Blue
As: Stribling
2012The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
As: Dr. Dominguez
2011Person of Interest
As: J.P. Suarez
2011Body of Proof
As: Armando Rosas
2011Harry's Law
As: Judge Tomás Garcia
2010Flowers for Norma
As: Older Gentleman #1
2010Law & Order: LA
As: Jorge Gomez
2010Blue Bloods
As: President Velverde
2009Life Is Hot in Cracktown
As: Lou
2009Castle
As: Father Arguello
2007Half Past Dead 2
As: Warden El Fuego
2007Towards Darkness
As: Carlos Gutierrez
2007The Dead One
As: Aparicio
2006Ugly Betty
As: Ignacio Suarez
2006Slayer
As: Javier
2006Psych
As: Pablo Nuñez
2005Vampire Bats
As: Sheriff Herbst
2005Goal!
As: Hernan Muñez
2005Commander in Chief
As: Pete Ragone
2005The Closer
As: Alonzo Lopez
2004Desperate Housewives
As: Alejandro
2002Half Past Dead
As: Warden El Fuego
2002Less than Perfect
As: Owl Inspector
2002John Doe
As: Captain Ruiz
2002Monk
As: Cpt. Alameda
2002Fidel
As: Gen. Fulgencio Battista
200124
As: Omar
2001Vegas, City of Dreams
As: Captain Martin
2000The Princess and the Barrio Boy
As: Ramon Torres
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
As: Elindio Zapata
2000Clifford the Big Red Dog
As: Victor / Pedro (voice)
2000Resurrection Blvd.
As: Roberto Santiago
2000Noriega: God's Favorite
As: Colonel Diaz-Herrera
2000Knockout
As: Chuck Alvarado
1999Hard Time: Hostage Hotel
As: Mayor
1999The West Wing
As: Mickey Troop
1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
As: Father Menendez
1999Justice
As: Orlando Reyes
1999Let the Devil Wear Black
As: Tall
1998Martial Law
As: Chava Rocha
1998Every Dog Has Its Day
As: Officer Tom
1998Shadow of Doubt
As: Detective Krause
1998The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
As: Victor Medina
1997Sub Down
As: Lt. Commander Melges
1997Brooklyn South
As: Lieutenant Casisas
1997Ally McBeal
As: Judge Warren Figueroa
1997One Eight Seven
As: Principal Garcia
1997Santa Fe
As: Chief Gomez
1997Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
As: David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient")
1997Down for the Barrio
As: Cesar
1996Death in Granada
As: Lorca's Friend Marcos
1996The Pretender
As: Det. Guerra
1996Lone Star
As: Ray
1996Nash Bridges
As: Roscoe Skirt
- 1996
Primal Fear
As: Martinez
1995Nixon
As: Manolo Sanchez
1995JAG
As: Colonel Okarman
1995Murder One
As: A.D.A. Julio Salazar
1995The Drew Carey Show
As: Andrew Rodriguez
1995Santo Bugito
As: Paco (voice)
1994ER
As: Priest
1994The Burning Season
As: Galvao
1994A Million to Juan
As: Jorge
1993Dave's World
As: Juan Gallegos
1993Bakersfield P.D.
As: Luke Ramirez
1993Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
As: Torres
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
As: Amaros
1992Live Wire
As: Al-Red
1992The Panama Deception
As: English Voice-over
- 1991
JFK
As: Carlos Bringuier
1991Keeper of the City
As: Gunman
1991One Good Cop
As: Beniamino
1990Havana
As: Julio Ramos
1990The Rookie
As: Morales
1990In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
As: Mario Portillo Grande
1990So Proudly We Hail
As: FBI Agent Alonso
1990Sweet 15
As: Samuel Dela Cruz
1990Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
As: Pavon Reyes
1989Snoops
As: Eduardo Montoya
1989Romero
As: Father Manuel Morantes
1989Seinfeld
As: Manny
1989The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
As: Mike Hernandez
1989Coach
As: Albert
1989Buy & Cell
As: Raoul
1988Break of Dawn
As: Rodriguez
1987Born in East L.A.
As: Feo
1987Disorderlies
As: Miguel
198721 Jump Street
As: Robert Mendez
1986¡Three Amigos!
As: Jefe
1986L.A. Law
As: Roberto Rivera
1986It's Garry Shandling's Show
As: Jorge Herrera
1986Salvador
As: Major Maximilliano Casanova
1986The Best of Times
As: Chico
1985The Equalizer
As: Antonio Cruz
1985The Golden Girls
As: Alvarez
1985Godzilla 1985
As: Goro Maki (voice) (uncredited)
1984Murder, She Wrote
As: Desi Ortega
1984Hunter
As: Vern, Mechanic
- 1984
Hunter
As: Otero
- 1984
Hunter
As: D.A.
1984Miami Vice
As: Ernesto Guerrero
- 1984
Miami Vice
As: Cinco
1983Deal of the Century
As: Chicano Man
1983El Norte
As: Carlos the Bus Boy
1983Nightmares
As: Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
1983Valley Girl
As: Low Rider
1983Listen to Your Heart
As: Julio
1983What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon
As: Officer Ignatz
1982Remington Steele
As: Hector Sanchez
1982An Officer and a Gentleman
As: Emiliano Della Serra
1982Cagney & Lacey
As: Freddie
1982T. J. Hooker
As: Chuy Vallestero
1981Falcon Crest
As: Sal Tortino
1981Zoot Suit
As: Rudy
1981Madame X
As: Senor Rueda
1980First Family
As: White House Gardener
1979The Streets of L.A.
As: Alberto "Toto" Corona
1978The Boss' Son
As: Juan