Ismael Cruz Cordova
Biography
Ismael Cruz Cordova is an actor and entrepreneur based in New York City. Born on April 7, 1987, in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, he was born and raised there before beginning to work locally in commercials, television, and film at the age of fifteen after joining his high school drama club. In 2006, he relocated to New York City to study at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He has been recognized for his acting work with several awards and critical acclaim, including being named one of the 25 Leaders of the Future by Latino Leaders Magazine and receiving a VOCES de Ford Award from Ford Motors. His acting credits include portraying Arondir.
Career overview
Ismael Cruz Cordova is an actor and entrepreneur based in New York City. Born on April 7, 1987, in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, he began his acting career at the age of fifteen after joining his high school drama club. During this time, he started working locally in commercials, television, and film. In 2006, he moved to New York City to further pursue his career, where he studied at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Throughout his career, Cruz Cordova has earned recognition for his work in the entertainment industry. He was named one of the 25 leaders of the future by Latino Leaders Magazine and received the Voces de Ford award from Ford Motors, which honors trailblazing individuals in media and entertainment. His acting credits span numerous television shows and films, including his portrayal of the character Arondir in the series known in Czech as Pan prstenu: Prsteny moci. With a total of thirty-one known acting credits listed in available filmography databases, he continues to work actively in television and film while maintaining his base in New York.
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31 titles- The Bluff (2026) as T.H. Bodden
- Verity (2026) as Corey
- They Killed Pedro (2026) as Pedro Albizu Campos
- He Bled Neon (2026)
- The Pickup (2025) as Miguel
- Finestkind (2023) as Costa
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) as Arondir
- Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022) as Frank Elwood
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening (2022) as Arondir
- San Juan, más allá de las murallas (2022) as Narrator (voice)
- Settlers (2021) as Jerry
- The Undoing (2020) as Fernando Alves
- Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Mandalorian (2019) as Qin
- Miss Bala (2019) as Lino
- Mary Queen of Scots (2018) as David Rizzio
- Berlin Station (2016) as Rafael Torres
- Divorce (2016) as Clerk
- Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016) as Sgt. Holliday
- Exposed (2016) as Jose de La Cruz
- De Puerto Rico para el mundo (2016) as Self
- The Pastor (2016) as Netto
- Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! (2015) as Mando
- Simple Little Lives (2015) as Henry
- In the Blood (2014) as Manny
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Hector Campos
- Chaser (2013) as Ian
- The Good Wife (2009) as Jimmy Patrick
- El cuerpo del delito (2005) as Manny
- Bala perdida (2003) as Gatillo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ismael Cruz Cordova best known for?
Ismael Cruz Cordova is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Bluff (2026), Verity (2026), The Pickup (2025), Finestkind (2023).
When and where was Ismael Cruz Cordova born?
Ismael Cruz Cordova was born on April 7, 1987 in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico.
How many credits does Ismael Cruz Cordova have?
Ismael Cruz Cordova has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.
What is Ismael Cruz Cordova's background in cinema and television?
Ismael Cruz Cordova is an actor and entrepreneur based in New York City. Born on April 7, 1987, in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, he was born and raised there before beginning to work locally in commercials, television, and film at the age of fifteen after joining his high school drama club. In 2006, he relocated to New Yo...