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Damian Chapa

Acting Born Oct 29, 1963 Dayton, Ohio, USA 142 credits

Biography

Damian Chapa is a Native-Latino American actor, film director, and film producer. Born on October 29, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, USA, he has appeared in various film roles. Chapa was one of the leads in Taylor Hackford's Blood In Blood Out and played the part of Ken in the film adaptation of Street Fighter. He has also directed and produced several of his own films, including Kill You Twice, The Lonely Life of Downey Hall, Man of Faith, Shade of Pale, El Padrino, and I.R.A.: King of Nothing. Additionally, Chapa co-wrote and directed Polanski Unauthorized, a biopic of Roman Polanski.

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Career

Career overview

Damian Chapa is an actor known for his roles in various films. One of his notable early film roles was in Taylor Hackford's Blood In Blood Out. He also appeared in the film adaptation of Street Fighter, playing the part of Ken.

Chapa's acting career spans multiple films, including Blood In Blood Out and Street Fighter. He has also appeared in other notable films, although specific titles are not mentioned in the provided information.

As an actor, Chapa has appeared in a number of films, showcasing his range and versatility. His work in the film industry has been notable, with specific details about his roles and performances not provided in the available information.

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Known for

FBI: Most Wanted

as Warden Smith
Film

Rifkin's Festival

as Festivalgoer

The Protector

as Kilo

The Protector

2018

The Protector

2018

The Protector

2018

Game, Set, and Match

as Dr. Carl Schilling
Film

Money Talks

as Carmine
Film

Street Fighter

as Ken

Walker, Texas Ranger

as Santiago 'Santos' Perez
Film

Bound by Honor

as Miklo
Film

The Kingdom

as Josh Laughlin

Frequent co-stars

Raymond Cruz 2 shared titles
Jesse Borrego 1 shared title
Benjamin Bratt 1 shared title
Enrique Castillo 1 shared title
Victor Rivers 1 shared title
Delroy Lindo 1 shared title
Tom Towles 1 shared title
Carlos Carrasco 1 shared title
Teddy Wilson 1 shared title
Valente Rodriguez 1 shared title

Career timeline

Last Kiss in ParisLast Kiss in Paris · DirectorLast Kiss in Paris · WriterLast Kiss in Paris · Lyricist
Born Into a DreamBorn Into a Dream · DirectorBorn Into a Dream · WriterMexican ConnectionMexican Connection · Producer
Iron Cross: The Road to Normandy
The Devil's RingDark LightDark Light · DirectorDark Light · Writer
FBI: Most WantedRifkin's FestivalPistoleraPistolera · DirectorLatin Hitman
Adam Weishaupt: The IlluminatiAdam Weishaupt: The Illuminati · WriterAdam Weishaupt: The Illuminati · DirectorLuzLuz · Writer
Proof of the IlluminatiProof of the Illuminati · DirectorProof of the Illuminati · Writer
La RancheritaLa Rancherita · DirectorLa Rancherita · WriterLa Rancherita · Director of PhotographyLa Rancherita · Producer
Father Rupert MayerFather Rupert Mayer · Director of PhotographyFather Rupert Mayer · ProducerFather Rupert Mayer · Director
Love, Hate & SecurityLove, Hate & Security · Director
Mafia Man: Robstown GangsterMafia Man: Robstown Gangster · Director
Killer PriestKiller Priest · DirectorKiller Priest · ProducerKiller Priest · CinematographyVatos Locos
Dark CrossingDark Crossing · DirectorDark Crossing · Producer
Bad CopBad Cop · DirectorBad Cop · ProducerVampiroVampiro · Producer
Mexican GangsterMexican Gangster · WriterMexican Gangster · DirectorEl Padrino II: Border IntrusionEl Padrino II: Border Intrusion · Director
Mexican AmericanMexican American · ProducerMexican American · DirectorMexican American · WriterI.R.A. King of Nothing
The SwitchThe Switch · Director
Shade of PaleShade of Pale · WriterShade of Pale · DirectorShade of Pale · Producer
El padrino: The Latin GodfatherEl padrino: The Latin Godfather · DirectorEl padrino: The Latin Godfather · ScreenplayEl padrino: The Latin Godfather · Story
BetrayalThe CallingThe Calling · WriterThe Calling · Director
U.S. Seals II: The Ultimate Force
FacadeHitman's RunCypress Edge
ExposéSometimes They Come Back... for MoreKill You TwiceKill You Twice · DirectorKill You Twice · Writer
Money TalksMidnight Blue
On Seventh Avenue
Street FighterDead ConnectionDead ConnectionSaints and SinnersMenendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills
Walker, Texas RangerBound by Honor
Melrose PlaceUnder Siege
Married... with Children

Full filmography

  • Last Kiss in Paris (2024) as David
  • Last Kiss in Paris (2024) Director
  • Last Kiss in Paris (2024) Writer
  • Last Kiss in Paris (2024) Lyricist
  • Born Into a Dream (2023) as Scribe Of Dreams
  • Born Into a Dream (2023) Director
  • Born Into a Dream (2023) Writer
  • Mexican Connection (2023) as Anthony D'Angelo
  • Mexican Connection (2023) Producer
  • Mexican Connection (2023) Director
  • Iron Cross: The Road to Normandy (2022) as Brahms
  • The Devil's Ring (2021) as Mr.Deville
  • Dark Light (2021) as Agent Sonny Pietra
  • Dark Light (2021) Director
  • Dark Light (2021) Writer
  • FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Warden Smith
  • Rifkin's Festival (2020) as Festivalgoer
  • Pistolera (2020) as Rico
  • Pistolera (2020) Director
  • Latin Hitman (2020) as Ramos
  • Latin Hitman (2020) Director
  • Adam Weishaupt: The Illuminati (2018) as Marquis de Sade
  • Adam Weishaupt: The Illuminati (2018) Writer
  • Adam Weishaupt: The Illuminati (2018) Director
  • Luz (2018) as Michael
  • Luz (2018) Writer
  • Luz (2018) Producer
  • Luz (2018) Cinematography
  • Luz (2018) Editor
  • Luz (2018) Director
  • Proof of the Illuminati (2017) as Self
  • Proof of the Illuminati (2017) Director
  • Proof of the Illuminati (2017) Writer
  • La Rancherita (2016) as Mr. King
  • La Rancherita (2016) Director
  • La Rancherita (2016) Writer
  • La Rancherita (2016) Director of Photography
  • La Rancherita (2016) Producer
  • Vatos Locos 2 (2016) as Mickey Solis
  • Vatos Locos 2 (2016) Director
  • New York Murder (2016)
  • New York Murder (2016) Director
  • Enemy Within (2016) as Nick
  • Enemy Within (2016) Producer
  • Enemy Within (2016) Director
  • Enemy Within (2016) Writer
  • To Live and Die in Amsterdam (2016)
  • To Live and Die in Amsterdam (2016) Director
  • Father Rupert Mayer (2015) as Capitan Paintsville
  • Father Rupert Mayer (2015) Director of Photography
  • Father Rupert Mayer (2015) Producer
  • Father Rupert Mayer (2015) Director
  • Love, Hate & Security (2014) as Nick
  • Love, Hate & Security (2014) Director
  • Mafia Man: Robstown Gangster (2012) as Eduardo
  • Mafia Man: Robstown Gangster (2012) Director
  • Killer Priest (2011)
  • Killer Priest (2011) Director
  • Killer Priest (2011) Producer
  • Killer Priest (2011) Cinematography
  • Vatos Locos (2011) as Mickey Solice
  • Vatos Locos (2011) Director
  • Vatos Locos (2011) Writer
  • Brando Unauthorized (2011) as Marlon Brando
  • Brando Unauthorized (2011) Director
  • Brando Unauthorized (2011) Producer
  • Brando Unauthorized (2011) Writer
  • Red Rose of Normandy (2011) as Brahms
  • Dark Crossing (2010) as Jack O'Reilly
  • Dark Crossing (2010) Director
  • Dark Crossing (2010) Producer
  • Bad Cop (2009) as Angel Almaraz
  • Bad Cop (2009) Director
  • Bad Cop (2009) Producer
  • Vampiro (2009) as Casanova
  • Vampiro (2009) Producer
  • Polanski Unauthorised (2009) as Roman Polanski
  • Polanski Unauthorised (2009) Director
  • Polanski Unauthorised (2009) Writer
  • Death of Evil (2009) Director
  • Bobby Fischer Live (2009) as Bobby Fischer
  • Bobby Fischer Live (2009) Director
  • Bobby Fischer Live (2009) Writer
  • Mexican Gangster (2008) as Johnny Sun
  • Mexican Gangster (2008) Writer
  • Mexican Gangster (2008) Director
  • El Padrino II: Border Intrusion (2008) as Kilo
  • El Padrino II: Border Intrusion (2008) Director
  • El Padrino II: Border Intrusion (2008) Writer
  • Chicano Blood (2008) as Gabriel Bentez
  • Chicano Blood (2008) Producer
  • Chicano Blood (2008) Associate Producer
  • Chicano Blood (2008) Writer
  • Mexican American (2007) as Tony
  • Mexican American (2007) Producer
  • Mexican American (2007) Director
  • Mexican American (2007) Writer
  • I.R.A. King of Nothing (2007) as Bobby O'Brien
  • I.R.A. King of Nothing (2007) Director
  • Fuego (2007) as Fuego
  • Fuego (2007) Director
  • Fuego (2007) Writer
  • Fuego (2007) Producer
  • The Switch (2006)
  • The Switch (2006) Director
  • Shade of Pale (2005) as Thomas
  • Shade of Pale (2005) Writer
  • Shade of Pale (2005) Director
  • Shade of Pale (2005) Producer
  • El padrino: The Latin Godfather (2004) as Kilo
  • El padrino: The Latin Godfather (2004) Director
  • El padrino: The Latin Godfather (2004) Screenplay
  • El padrino: The Latin Godfather (2004) Story
  • Betrayal (2003) as Tony
  • The Calling (2003) as Leroy Jenkins
  • The Calling (2003) Writer
  • The Calling (2003) Director
  • U.S. Seals II: The Ultimate Force (2001) as Chief Frank Ratliff
  • Facade (1999) as Raul Belliard
  • Hitman's Run (1999) as Paolo Catania
  • Cypress Edge (1999) as Beau McCammon
  • Exposé (1998) as Jason Drake
  • Sometimes They Come Back... for More (1998) as Dr. Carl Schilling
  • Kill You Twice (1998) as Mickey
  • Kill You Twice (1998) Director
  • Kill You Twice (1998) Writer
  • Money Talks (1997) as Carmine
  • Midnight Blue (1997) as Martin
  • On Seventh Avenue (1996) as Anthony Occipente
  • Street Fighter (1994) as Ken
  • Dead Connection (1994) as Det. Louis Donato
  • Dead Connection (1994)
  • Saints and Sinners (1994) as Pooch
  • Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills (1994) as Lyle Menendez
  • Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Santiago 'Santos' Perez
  • Bound by Honor (1993) as Miklo
  • Melrose Place (1992) as Josh Laughlin
  • Under Siege (1992) as Tackman
  • Married... with Children (1987) as Police Officer
  • Night Bird as Jack Kennedy
  • Mexican Gangster 2: Venganza as Johnny Sun
  • Mexican Gangster 2: Venganza Director