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Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Actor · Born April 19, 1952 · Havana, Cuba

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Biography

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".

Acted in 176

2010s

  1. 2019

    Bombshell

    Geraldo Rivera

    67

  2. Seneca

    Father Ruben

  3. Evil

    Chet Garcia · 1 episode

    77

  4. David Makes Man

    Joe Padilla · 7 episodes

  5. Victor and Valentino

    El Pintor (voice) · 1 episode

    62

  6. Playing with Fire

    Peter · 10 episodes

    59
  7. 2018

    Mayans M.C.

    Devante · 7 episodes

    76
  8. 2017

    Roman J. Israel, Esq.

    Jessie Salinas

    61

  9. Marvel's The Punisher

    Rafael Hernandez · 8 episodes

    83

  10. Butterfly Caught

    Michael Channis (Acting Coach)

  11. Room 104

    Bracamonte · 1 episode

    60

  12. The Good Fight

    Oscar Rivi · 5 episodes

    81

  13. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel

    El Cardenal

  14. One Day at a Time

    Berto Riera · 4 episodes

    80
  15. 2016

    Shooter

    Guitierez · 1 episode

    74

  16. America Adrift

    William Fernandez

  17. Lethal Weapon

    Ronnie Delgado · 7 episodes

    77

  18. StartUp

    Adolfo Morales · 15 episodes

    76

  19. Colony

    Proxy Alcala · 4 episodes

    72
  20. 2015

    Superstore

    Ron Sosa · 3 episodes

    77
  21. 2014

    Jane the Virgin

    Father Ortega · 1 episode

    78

  22. The Affair

    Ben Cruz · 1 episode

    76

  23. Madam Secretary

    Ed Parker · 12 episodes

    76
  24. 2013

    The Blacklist

    Mr. Diaz · 2 episodes

    78

  25. Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret

    Prosecutor Martinez

  26. The Fosters

    Victor Gutierrez · 5 episodes

    78

  27. Alpha House

    Benito 'Benny' Lopez · 6 episodes

    74

  28. Pain & Gain

    Captain Lopez

    57

  29. Meddling Mom

    Luis

  30. 2012

    Elementary

    General Howard Alvero · 2 episodes

    78

  31. Blue

    Stribling · 1 episode

    76

  32. The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez

    Dr. Dominguez

    52
  33. 2011

    Person of Interest

    J.P. Suarez · 1 episode

    84

  34. Body of Proof

    Armando Rosas · 1 episode

    71

  35. Harry's Law

    Judge Tomás Garcia · 1 episode

    74
  36. 2010

    Flowers for Norma

    Older Gentleman #1

  37. Law & Order: LA

    Jorge Gomez · 1 episode

    67

  38. Blue Bloods

    President Velverde · 1 episode

    77

2000s

  1. 2009

    Life Is Hot in Cracktown

    Lou

  2. Castle

    Father Arguello · 1 episode

    81
  3. 2007

    Half Past Dead 2

    Warden El Fuego

    47

  4. Towards Darkness

    Carlos Gutierrez

  5. The Dead One

    Aparicio

  6. 2006

    Ugly Betty

    Ignacio Suarez · 85 episodes

    67

  7. Slayer

    Javier

  8. Psych

    Pablo Nuñez · 1 episode

    83
  9. 2005

    Vampire Bats

    Sheriff Herbst

    44

  10. Goal!

    Hernan Muñez

    59

  11. Commander in Chief

    Pete Ragone · 2 episodes

    70

  12. The Closer

    Alonzo Lopez · 1 episode

    78
  13. 2004

    Desperate Housewives

    Alejandro · 3 episodes

    78
  14. 2002

    Half Past Dead

    Warden El Fuego

    33

  15. Less than Perfect

    Owl Inspector · 1 episode

    68

  16. John Doe

    Captain Ruiz · 2 episodes

    76

  17. Monk

    Cpt. Alameda · 1 episode

    80

  18. Fidel

    Gen. Fulgencio Battista

  19. 2001

    24

    Omar · 5 episodes

    82

  20. Vegas, City of Dreams

    Captain Martin

  21. The Division

    TV · 4 Seasons · Drama

    67
  22. 2000

    The Princess and the Barrio Boy

    Ramon Torres

  23. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    Elindio Zapata · 1 episode

    77

  24. Clifford the Big Red Dog

    Victor / Pedro (voice) · 1 episode

    66

  25. Resurrection Blvd.

    Roberto Santiago · 53 episodes

  26. Noriega: God's Favorite

    Colonel Diaz-Herrera

  27. Knockout

    Chuck Alvarado

1990s

  1. 1999

    Hard Time: Hostage Hotel

    Mayor

  2. My Little Assassin

    Movie

  3. The West Wing

    Mickey Troop · 2 episodes

    87

  4. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    Father Menendez · 1 episode

    81

  5. Justice

    Orlando Reyes

    46

  6. Let the Devil Wear Black

    Tall

  7. 1998

    Martial Law

    Chava Rocha · 1 episode

    70

  8. Every Dog Has Its Day

    Officer Tom

  9. Shadow of Doubt

    Detective Krause

    51

  10. The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit

    Victor Medina

  11. 1997

    Sub Down

    Lt. Commander Melges

  12. Canción desesperada

    Movie

  13. Total Security

    TV

  14. Brooklyn South

    Lieutenant Casisas · 1 episode

  15. Ally McBeal

    Judge Warren Figueroa · 1 episode

    68

  16. One Eight Seven

    Garcia

    54

  17. Santa Fe

    Chief Gomez

  18. Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

    David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient") · 1 episode

    77

  19. Gun

    Innez · 1 episode

  20. Down for the Barrio

    Cesar

  21. 1996

    Death in Granada

    Lorca's Friend Marcos

  22. The Pretender

    Det. Guerra · 1 episode

    75

  23. Lone Star

    Ray

    78

  24. Primal Fear

    Martinez

    71

  25. Nash Bridges

    Roscoe Skirt · 1 episode

    67

  26. Peacock Blues

    Movie

  27. 1995

    Nixon

    Manolo Sanchez

    70

  28. Silver Strand

    Richie Guttierez

  29. JAG

    Colonel Okarman · 1 episode

    69

  30. Murder One

    Julio Salazar · 1 episode

    81

  31. The Drew Carey Show

    Andrew Rodriguez · 1 episode

    68

  32. 500 Nations

    TV · 1 Season · Documentary

    82

  33. Santo Bugito

    Paco (voice) · 2 episodes

  34. 1994

    ER

    Priest · 1 episode

    79

  35. The Burning Season

    Galvao

  36. One West Waikiki

    TV · 2 Seasons · Drama · Crime

  37. A Million to Juan

    Jorge

  38. 1993

    Dave's World

    Juan Gallegos · 1 episode

    66

  39. Bakersfield P.D.

    Luke Ramirez · 17 episodes

  40. Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

    Torres

  41. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Amaros · 2 episodes

    80

  42. The Sinner in the Mask

    Movie

  43. 1992

    Live Wire

    Al-Red

    41

  44. The Panama Deception

    English Voice-over

  45. 1991

    JFK

    Carlos Bringuier

    79

  46. Keeper of the City

    Gunman

  47. One Good Cop

    Beniamino

    46
  48. 1990

    Havana

    Julio Ramos

  49. The Rookie

    Morales

    49

  50. In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing

    Mario Portillo Grande

  51. So Proudly We Hail

    FBI Agent Alonso

  52. Sweet 15

    Samuel Dela Cruz

  53. Drug Wars: The Camarena Story

    Pavon Reyes · 3 episodes

1980s

  1. 1989

    Snoops

    Eduardo Montoya · 1 episode

  2. Romero

    Father Manuel Morantes

    73

  3. Seinfeld

    Manny · 1 episode

    87

  4. The Case of the Hillside Stranglers

    Mike Hernandez

    61

  5. Coach

    Albert · 1 episode

    70

  6. Buy & Cell

    Raoul

  7. 1988

    Break of Dawn

    Rodriguez

  8. 1987

    The Gambler: The Legend Continues

    Movie · Western · Made-for-TV

  9. Beauty and the Beast

    Louis Horner · 2 episodes

  10. Born in East L.A.

    Feo

  11. Disorderlies

    Miguel

    50

  12. 21 Jump Street

    Robert Mendez · 1 episode

    72
  13. 1986

    ¡Three Amigos!

    Jefe

    58

  14. L.A. Law

    Roberto Rivera · 1 episode

    71

  15. It's Garry Shandling's Show

    Jorge Herrera · 1 episode

    75

  16. Salvador

    Major Maximilliano Casanova

    75

  17. The Best of Times

    Chico

    52
  18. 1985

    The Equalizer

    Antonio Cruz · 1 episode

    76

  19. The Golden Girls

    Alvarez · 1 episode

    80

  20. Godzilla 1985

    Goro Maki (voice) (uncredited)

  21. Latino

    Ruben

  22. 1984

    Murder, She Wrote

    Desi Ortega · 1 episode

    74

  23. Hunter

    Vern, Otero, D.A. · 1 episode

    70

  24. Miami Vice

    Ernesto Guerrero, Cinco · 1 episode

    75
  25. 1983

    Deal of the Century

    Chicano Man

    37

  26. El Norte

    Carlos the Bus Boy

  27. Nightmares

    Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")

    48

  28. Valley Girl

    Low Rider

    64

  29. Listen to Your Heart

    Julio

  30. What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon

    Officer Ignatz

  31. 1982

    Remington Steele

    Hector Sanchez · 1 episode

    72

  32. An Officer and a Gentleman

    Emiliano Della Serra

    73

  33. Cagney & Lacey

    Freddie · 1 episode

    69

  34. T. J. Hooker

    Chuy Vallestero · 1 episode

    62

  35. American Playhouse

    Carlos the Bus Boy, Gene Rodriguez · 1 episode

  36. 1981

    Falcon Crest

    Sal Tortino · 2 episodes

    60

  37. Zoot Suit

    Rudy

  38. Madame X

    Senor Rueda

  39. Hill Street Blues

    TV · 7 Seasons · Drama · Crime

    80
  40. 1980

    First Family

    White House Gardener

1970s

  1. 1979

    The Streets of L.A.

    Alberto "Toto" Corona

  2. 1978

    The Boss' Son

    Juan

  3. 1976

    Quincy, M.E.

    TV · 8 Seasons · Crime · Drama

    74

  4. What's Happening!!

    Amid · 1 episode

    71

Directed 3

2000s

  1. 2004

    Desperate Housewives

    Director

    78
  2. 2002

    Greetings from Tucson

    Director

  3. 2000

    The Princess and the Barrio Boy

    Director

Produced 1

Wrote 1

2000s

  1. 2000

    The Princess and the Barrio Boy

    Story

Appearances2

2010s

  1. 2011

    Legally Brown

    Self - Host