Tony Plana

Acting

Tony Plana

Born 19 April 1952 · Havana, Cuba · 74

Tony Plana (born April 19, 1952) 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".

Known for

Highlights

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Father Menendez
Marvel's The Punisher2017 · Series · Rafael Hernandez
Only Murders in the Building2021 · Series · George
Primal Fear1996 · Film · Martinez
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Manny
The Blacklist2013 · Series · Mr. Diaz

Filmography

Movies

85 films

Office Romance2026 · Film · Francisco Alberto
Holy Cash2024 · Film · Actor
Union of Kings2024 · Film · Jorge de Armas
A Snowy Day in Oakland2023 · Film · Jesus Salgado
Wasp Network2020 · Film · Luis Posada Carriles
Bombshell2019 · Film · Geraldo Rivera
Seneca2019 · Film · Father Ruben
Roman J. Israel, Esq.2017 · Film · Jessie Salinas
Butterfly Caught2017 · Film · Michael Channis (Acting Coach)
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel2017 · Film · El Cardenal
America Adrift2016 · Film · William Fernandez
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret2013 · Film · Prosecutor Martinez
Pain & Gain2013 · Film · Captain Lopez
Meddling Mom2013 · Film · Luis
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez2012 · Film · Dr. Dominguez
Flowers for Norma2010 · Film · Older Gentleman #1
Life Is Hot in Cracktown2009 · Film · Lou
Half Past Dead 22007 · Film · Warden El Fuego
Towards Darkness2007 · Film · Carlos Gutierrez
The Dead One2007 · Film · Aparicio
Slayer2006 · Film · Javier
Vampire Bats2005 · Film · Sheriff Herbst
Goal!2005 · Film · Hernan Muñez
Half Past Dead2002 · Film · Warden El Fuego
Fidel2002 · Film · Gen. Fulgencio Battista
Vegas, City of Dreams2001 · Film · Captain Martin
The Princess and the Barrio Boy2000 · Film · Ramon Torres
Noriega: God's Favorite2000 · Film · Colonel Diaz-Herrera
Knockout2000 · Film · Chuck Alvarado
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel1999 · Film · Mayor
My Little Assassin1999 · Film
Justice1999 · Film · Orlando Reyes
Let the Devil Wear Black1999 · Film · Tall
Every Dog Has Its Day1998 · Film · Officer Tom
Shadow of Doubt1998 · Film · Detective Krause
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit1998 · Film · Victor Medina
Sub Down1997 · Film · Lt. Commander Melges
Canción desesperada1997 · Film
One Eight Seven1997 · Film · Garcia
Santa Fe1997 · Film · Chief Gomez
Down for the Barrio1997 · Film · Cesar
Death in Granada1996 · Film · Lorca's Friend Marcos
Lone Star1996 · Film · Ray
Primal Fear1996 · Film · Martinez
Peacock Blues1996 · Film
Nixon1995 · Film · Manolo Sanchez
Silver Strand1995 · Film · Richie Guttierez
The Burning Season1994 · Film · Galvao
A Million to Juan1994 · Film · Jorge
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations1993 · Film · Torres
The Sinner in the Mask1993 · Film
Live Wire1992 · Film · Al-Red
The Panama Deception1992 · Film · English Voice-over
JFK1991 · Film · Carlos Bringuier
Keeper of the City1991 · Film · Gunman
One Good Cop1991 · Film · Beniamino
Havana1990 · Film · Julio Ramos
The Rookie1990 · Film · Morales
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing1990 · Film · Mario Portillo Grande
So Proudly We Hail1990 · Film · FBI Agent Alonso
Sweet 151990 · Film · Samuel Dela Cruz
Romero1989 · Film · Father Manuel Morantes
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers1989 · Film · Mike Hernandez
Buy & Cell1989 · Film · Raoul
Break of Dawn1988 · Film · Rodriguez
The Gambler: The Legend Continues1987 · Film
Born in East L.A.1987 · Film · Feo
Disorderlies1987 · Film · Miguel
¡Three Amigos!1986 · Film · Jefe
Salvador1986 · Film · Major Maximilliano Casanova
The Best of Times1986 · Film · Chico
Godzilla 19851985 · Film · Goro Maki (voice) (uncredited)
Latino1985 · Film · Ruben
Deal of the Century1983 · Film · Chicano Man
El Norte1983 · Film · Carlos the Bus Boy
Nightmares1983 · Film · Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
Valley Girl1983 · Film · Low Rider
Listen to Your Heart1983 · Film · Julio
What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon1983 · Film · Officer Ignatz
An Officer and a Gentleman1982 · Film · Emiliano Della Serra
Zoot Suit1981 · Film · Rudy
Madame X1981 · Film · Senor Rueda
First Family1980 · Film · White House Gardener
The Streets of L.A.1979 · Film · Alberto "Toto" Corona
The Boss' Son1978 · Film · Juan

Filmography

Series

92 shows

Breaking Bear2026 · Series · (voice)
R.J. Decker2026 · Series · Baltazar Cruz
White House Plumbers2023 · Series · Rolando 'Musculito' Martinez
Not Dead Yet2023 · Series · Carlos Garza
The Legend of Vox Machina2022 · Series · Kamaljiori (voice)
Only Murders in the Building2021 · Series · George
Connecting...2020 · Series · Ramon
Madagascar: A Little Wild2020 · Series · Pedro (voice)
Deputy2020 · Series · Jorge Reyes
Evil2019 · Series · Chet Garcia
David Makes Man2019 · Series · Joe Padilla
Victor and Valentino2019 · Series · El Pintor (voice)
Playing with Fire2019 · Series · Peter
Mayans M.C.2018 · Series · Devante
Marvel's The Punisher2017 · Series · Rafael Hernandez
Room 1042017 · Series · Bracamonte
The Good Fight2017 · Series · Oscar Rivi
One Day at a Time2017 · Series · Berto Riera
Shooter2016 · Series · Guitierez
Lethal Weapon2016 · Series · Ronnie Delgado
StartUp2016 · Series · Adolfo Morales
Colony2016 · Series · Proxy Alcala
Superstore2015 · Series · Ron Sosa
Jane the Virgin2014 · Series · Father Ortega
The Affair2014 · Series · Ben Cruz
Madam Secretary2014 · Series · Ed Parker
The Blacklist2013 · Series · Mr. Diaz
The Fosters2013 · Series · Victor Gutierrez
Alpha House2013 · Series · Benito 'Benny' Lopez
Elementary2012 · Series · General Howard Alvero
Blue2012 · Series · Stribling
Person of Interest2011 · Series · J.P. Suarez
Body of Proof2011 · Series · Armando Rosas
Harry's Law2011 · Series · Judge Tomás Garcia
Law & Order: LA2010 · Series · Jorge Gomez
Blue Bloods2010 · Series · President Velverde
Castle2009 · Series · Father Arguello
Ugly Betty2006 · Series · Ignacio Suarez
Psych2006 · Series · Pablo Nuñez
Commander in Chief2005 · Series · Pete Ragone
The Closer2005 · Series · Alonzo Lopez
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Alejandro
Less than Perfect2002 · Series · Owl Inspector
John Doe2002 · Series · Captain Ruiz
Greetings from Tucson2002 · Series · Director
Monk2002 · Series · Cpt. Alameda
242001 · Series · Omar
The Division2001 · Series
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Elindio Zapata
Clifford the Big Red Dog2000 · Series · Victor / Pedro (voice)
Resurrection Blvd.2000 · Series · Roberto Santiago
The West Wing1999 · Series · Mickey Troop
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Father Menendez
Martial Law1998 · Series · Chava Rocha
Total Security1997 · Series
Brooklyn South1997 · Series · Lieutenant Casisas
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Judge Warren Figueroa
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction1997 · Series · David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient")
Gun1997 · Series · Innez
The Pretender1996 · Series · Det. Guerra
Nash Bridges1996 · Series · Roscoe Skirt
JAG1995 · Series · Colonel Okarman
Murder One1995 · Series · Julio Salazar
The Drew Carey Show1995 · Series · Andrew Rodriguez
500 Nations1995 · Series
Santo Bugito1995 · Series · Paco (voice)
ER1994 · Series · Priest
One West Waikiki1994 · Series
Dave's World1993 · Series · Juan Gallegos
Bakersfield P.D.1993 · Series · Luke Ramirez
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · Series · Amaros
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story1990 · Series · Pavon Reyes
Snoops1989 · Series · Eduardo Montoya
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Manny
Coach1989 · Series · Albert
Beauty and the Beast1987 · Series · Louis Horner
21 Jump Street1987 · Series · Robert Mendez
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Roberto Rivera
It's Garry Shandling's Show1986 · Series · Jorge Herrera
The Equalizer1985 · Series · Antonio Cruz
The Golden Girls1985 · Series · Alvarez
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Desi Ortega
Hunter1984 · Series · Vern
Miami Vice1984 · Series · Ernesto Guerrero
Remington Steele1982 · Series · Hector Sanchez
Cagney & Lacey1982 · Series · Freddie
T. J. Hooker1982 · Series · Chuy Vallestero
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Carlos the Bus Boy
Falcon Crest1981 · Series · Sal Tortino
Hill Street Blues1981 · Series
Quincy, M.E.1976 · Series
What's Happening!!1976 · Series · Amid