Gregory Sierra
Biography
Gregory Sierra was a distinguished American actor. Born on January 25, 1937, in New York City's Spanish Harlem, he was of Puerto Rican descent. Sierra's early life was marked by hardship after being abandoned by his parents and raised by an aunt. He found a path to acting after impressing at an impromptu audition for an acting school in Manhattan. Sierra's career began on stage with the National Shakespeare Company and performances at the New York Shakespeare Festival. He transitioned to television in the late 1960s and went on to appear in numerous shows. Sierra is also known by the alias Gregg.
Career overview
Gregory Sierra began his acting career on stage, performing with the National Shakespeare Company and at the New York Shakespeare Festival. He eventually transitioned to television in the late 1960s. Sierra's career in television spanned several decades, during which he appeared in notable shows.
Sierra's television credits include performances in two notable series. He was a part of the cast in Sanford AND SON from 1972 to 1977. Additionally, he appeared in Barney Miller from 1975 to 1982. Sierra's acting career in television was marked by his presence in these two series.
Throughout his career, Gregory Sierra accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 111 acting credits to his name.
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122 titles- The Other Side of the Wind (2018) as Jack Simon
- Vampires (1998) as Father Giovanni
- Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998) as Bonifacio
- Johnny 316 (1998) as Kareem
- The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998) as Villanazul
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Lyle Norman (segment "Rock & Roll Ears")
- Common Law (1996) as Luis Alvarez
- Ellen (1994) as General Colon
- A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) as Captain Nunez
- 704 Hauser (1994)
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Diamond
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Entek
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Gen. Eli Parker
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Rafael Mendoza
- Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) as The Captain
- Thea (1993) as Mr. Guiterrez
- Hearts of Hot Shots! Part Deux—A Filmmaker's Apology (1993)
- The Golden Palace (1992) as Rubin
- Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) as Terence Wheeler
- Deep Cover (1992) as Felix Barbosa
- P.S. I Luv U (1991)
- FBI: The Untold Stories (1991) as Jimmy Chagra
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Hector
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- Unspeakable Acts (1990) as Frank Fuster
- Donor (1990) as Hector Aliosa
- Desperado: Badlands Justice (1989) as Jesus Gutierrez
- Something Is Out There (1988) as Victor Maldonado
- Something Is Out There (1988) as Victor Maldonado
- Where the Hell's That Gold?!!? (1988) as General
- The Trouble with Spies (1987) as Capt. Sanchez
- Her Secret Life (1987) as Vic 'The Dancer' Pena
- Blacke's Magic (1986)
- Let's Get Harry (1986) as Alphonso
- MacGyver (1985) as Colonel Antunnez
- MacGyver (1985) as Captain Diaz
- MacGyver (1985) as General Antonio Vasquez
- Growing Pains (1985) as Dr. Paul Ramirez
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
- Command 5 (1985) as Delgado
- Stingray (1985) as Anthony 'Tony' Mendosa
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sanchez
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ramon
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Moreno
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lieutenant Gabriel Caceras
- Miami Vice (1984) as Lt. Lou Rodriguez
- Hunter (1984) as Councilman Michael Elandro
- Airwolf (1984) as Frank Ochoa
- Cover Up (1984)
- Blue Thunder (1984) as Luis Creighton Acuna
- Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper (1984) as Lt. Lou Rodriguez
- Masquerade (1983) as Omani
- The Gambler: The Adventure Continues (1983) as Silvera
- Zorro and Son (1983) as Commandante Paco Pic
- The Gambler: The Adventure Continues (1983) as Silvera
- Uncommon Valor (1983) as George Callender
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Eddie 'Cleanhead' Stutz
- Cassie & Co. (1982)
- Farrell: For the People (1982) as Det. Mike Rodriguez
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as ADA Alvarez
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as ADA Alvarez (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Gregory Cable
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Raul Gutierrez
- Falcon Crest (1981) as FBI-Agent Taylor
- The Greatest American Hero (1981) as Sheriff Mark Vargas
- 300 Miles for Stephanie (1981) as Dr. Galfas
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Miguel Torres
- The Night the Bridge Fell Down (1980) as Diego Ramirez
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Eduardo
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Howard Castle
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) as Count Montparnasse
- A.E.S. Hudson Street (1978)
- Evening in Byzantium (1978) as Fabricio
- Mean Dog Blues (1978) as Jesus Gonzalez
- Lou Grant (1977) as Hector
- Hunter (1977)
- The Night They Took Miss Beautiful (1977) as Omar Welk
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Rick Durado
- Barney Miller (1975) as Miguel Amenguale
- Antonio and the Mayor (1975) as Mayor Acambarros
- Petrocelli (1974) as Rudolph Chavez
- The Towering Inferno (1974) as Carlos
- The Castaway Cowboy (1974) as Marruja
- Honky Tonk (1974) as Slade
- Goodnight Jackie (1974) as Paul
- Police Story (1973)
- Papillon (1973) as Antonio
- Hawkins (1973) as Prosecutor Denton
- The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973) as Dynamite Hector
- The Clones (1973) as Nemo
- The Waltons (1972) as Volta
- Sanford and Son (1972) as Julio Fuentes
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Patrolman Burgers
- Banacek (1972) as Norman Esposito
- Banyon (1972) as Raoul Lopaca
- The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972) as One-Eyed Horsethief
- The Wrath of God (1972) as Jurado
- Kung Fu (1972) as Zolly
- Pocket Money (1972) as Chavarin (as Gregg Sierra)
- Columbo (1971) as Lou D'Allessandro
- All in the Family (1971) as Paul Benjamin
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Red Sky at Morning (1971) as Chamaco
- Machismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns (1971) as Lopez
- McCloud (1970)
- McCloud (1970) as 1st Deputy
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) as Verger
- Weekend of Terror (1970) as Police Sergeant
- Getting Straight (1970) as Garcia
- Medical Center (1969) as Mendez
- The Bill Cosby Show (1969) as Mr. Sierra
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Lolo
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Fletcher
- The Mod Squad (1968) as Zamaron
- Ironside (1967) as Billy Trona
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Arrigo
- The Flying Nun (1967) as Officer Juarez
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Fernando Laroca
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Gomal
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Prado's butler
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Blue Jacket
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Osuna
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gregory Sierra best known for?
Gregory Sierra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vampires (1998), Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997), Asterix and the Big Fight (1989), Ronia: The Robber's Daughter (1984).
When and where was Gregory Sierra born?
Gregory Sierra was born on January 25, 1937 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on January 4, 2021.
How many credits does Gregory Sierra have?
Gregory Sierra has accumulated over 122 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2018.
What is Gregory Sierra's background in cinema and television?
Gregory Sierra was a distinguished American actor. Born on January 25, 1937, in New York City's Spanish Harlem, he was of Puerto Rican descent. Sierra's early life was marked by hardship after being abandoned by his parents and raised by an aunt. He found a path to acting after impressing at an impromptu audition for a...
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