Gregory Cruz
Biography
Gregory Cruz is a Native American actor of Apache and Spanish heritage who was raised in the Native Mexican-American and Chicano culture. He has an extensive background working in motion pictures, television, video, voice-over, and theater. Born on February 14, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, United States, he is also known by the name Gregory Norman Cruz. Active in the entertainment industry as a male actor, his known credits total 47. Among his notable acting works are appearances in films and television projects such as Zjizvená tvář, Dexter: Nová krev, and Longmire.
Career overview
Gregory Cruz is an actor with an extensive background in motion picture, television, video, voice over, and theater. He is a Native American actor of Turtle Island, possessing Apache and Spanish heritage, and was raised in the Native Mexican-American and Chicano culture. Born on February 14, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, the actor is also known by the name Gregory Norman Cruz.
Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Cruz has accumulated forty-seven known credits working in acting. His work spans various screen projects, and he has become known for his appearances in films and television shows. Among the notable titles associated with his career are Scarface, Dexter: New Blood, and Longmire.
As a professional performer, Cruz maintains an active presence in the industry across multiple mediums. His background encompasses traditional stage theater, voice over work, video projects, television series, and motion pictures, establishing a diverse body of work over the course of his career.
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- Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024) as Tuayeseh
- Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 (2024)
- The Warrant: Breaker's Law (2023) as Bugle Bearclaw
- Serpentine Pink (2022) as Kimberly
- Dexter: New Blood (2021) as Abraham Brown
- The Warrant (2020) as Bugle
- Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) as Ben
- Station 19 (2018) as Captain Elliott Henderson
- Mayans M.C. (2018) as El Palo
- Spare Room (2018) as Norman
- Hell or High Water (2016) as Bear
- Unnatural (2015) as Nate
- Longmire (2012) as Dale Grey Wolf
- Eye of the Hurricane (2012) as The Seminole
- Grimm (2011) as Hector
- Franklin & Bash (2011) as Chief Elzu
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Eke Mohoe
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Edwin Talltrees
- Saving Grace (2007) as Bobby Stillwater
- Criminal Minds (2005) as John Blackwolf
- The Closer (2005) as Torres
- Without a Paddle (2004) as River Guide
- Warden of Red Rock (2001) as Taza
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Gary Decker
- Judging Amy (1999) as Ben Leonard
- Almost Heroes (1998) as Iowa Indian
- Running Woman (1998) as Enrico
- The Practice (1997) as A.D.A. Whanapuckam
- City Guys (1997)
- The Pretender (1996) as Mike Bodie
- Pacific Blue (1996) as Ernesto Guzman
- JAG (1995) as Paul Begay
- Tecumseh: The Last Warrior (1995) as Chiksika
- The X-Files (1993) as Diego Garza
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Black Moon
- Cop Rock (1990)
- Angel Town (1990) as Stoner
- Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker (1989) as Richard Ramirez
- Police Story (1988) as Tomaso
- Juarez (1988) as Vicente Juarez
- Cobra (1986) as Janitor
- Scarface (1983) as Shooter #2
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Act of Violence (1979) as Mugger #3
- Ishi: The Last of His Tribe (1978) as Timawi as a Teenager
- Drifter as Lantana
- People of the West as Juan Antonio
- The Line