Michael Peña
Biography
Michael Anthony Peña is an American actor born on January 13, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois. With a career spanning over one hundred credits in film and television, he has established himself as a recognizable presence in the entertainment industry. Known professionally as Michael Peña, he has participated in a wide range of projects throughout his career. His work includes notable appearances in major motion pictures and music videos, contributing to his reputation as a versatile performer. As of the provided records, he maintains a significant filmography that reflects his long-standing involvement in acting across various media platforms.
Career overview
Michael Peña has built a diverse filmography featuring prominent roles in several well-known productions. He gained recognition for his work in the films Crash, Observe and Report, and Oliver Stone's World Trade Center. Beyond traditional cinema, his screen presence extends to music videos, including an appearance in the Nickelback video for the song Savin' Me. These early career highlights established his ability to perform across different genres and formats within the industry.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Peña is recognized for his portrayal of the character Luis. He appeared in this role in the Ant-Man film series, specifically in the 2015 film Ant-Man and its 2018 sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp. With 111 known credits listed in his professional profile, Peña continues to be an active participant in film and television projects. His career trajectory demonstrates a consistent engagement with both independent and major studio productions, solidifying his status as an established actor in contemporary American film.
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- Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) as Mark
- After Hours with James Corden (2026) as Self
- A Working Man (2025) as Joe Garcia
- All Her Fault (2025) as Detective Alcaras
- ASCO: Without Permission (2025)
- Landman (2024) as Armando
- Unstoppable (2024) as Coach Bobby Williams
- A Million Miles Away (2023) as José Hernández
- Moonfall (2022) as Tom Lopez
- Secret Headquarters (2022) as Argon
- Marvel Studios Legends (2021) as Luis (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Tom & Jerry (2021) as Terence Mendoza
- Bud (2021) as Father
- Fantasy Island (2020) as Mr. Roarke
- Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) as Cole - Dora's Father
- Jexi (2019) as Kai
- Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) as Domingo Chavez
- Narcos: Mexico (2018) as Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) as Luis
- 12 Strong (2018) as Sam Diller
- GQ Presents: Iconic Characters (2018) as Self
- Extinction (2018) as Peter
- The Mule (2018) as Agent Treviño
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018) as Red
- Next Gen (2018) as Momo (voice)
- Steve (2017) as Self
- The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017) as Kai (voice)
- My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) as Grubber (voice)
- CHiPs (2017) as Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello
- CHiPs (2017) Executive Producer
- Ballad of a Righteous Merchant (2017) as Self
- Dumpster Diving (2017) as Miguel
- Collateral Beauty (2016) as Simon Scott
- War on Everyone (2016) as Bob Bolaño
- Morris and the Cow (2016) as Ill Mil (voice)
- The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian' (2016) as Self
- The Martian (2015) as Rick Martinez
- Ant-Man (2015) as Luis
- Vacation (2015) as New Mexico Cop
- Hell and Back (2015) as Abigor (voice)
- The Vatican Tapes (2015) as Père Lozano
- ARES: live (2015) as Rick Martinez
- Bill Buddy (2015) as Manny
- Fury (2014) as Trini 'Gordo' Garcia
- Frontera (2014) as Miguel
- Gracepoint (2014) as Mark Solano
- Chozen (2014) as Ricky
- Cesar Chavez (2014) as Cesar E. Chavez
- Underwater Dreams (2014) as Narrator (voice)
- Turbo (2013) as Tito (voice)
- American Hustle (2013) as Paco Hernandez / Sheik Abdullah
- Gangster Squad (2013) as Navidad Ramirez
- End of Watch (2012) as Mike Zavala
- Battle: Los Angeles (2011) as Joe Rincon
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) as Jesus Martinez
- Tower Heist (2011) as Enrique Dev’Reaux
- 30 Minutes or Less (2011) as Chango
- The Good Doctor (2011) as Jimmy
- Everything Must Go (2011) as Frank Garcia
- My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2010) as Detective Vargas
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Eastbound & Down (2009) as Mr. Cisneros
- Observe and Report (2009) as Dennis
- The Miley and Mandy Show (2008)
- The Lucky Ones (2008) as T.K. Poole
- Shooter (2007) as Nick Memphis
- Lions for Lambs (2007) as Ernest Rodriguez
- Common Ground: Under Construction Notes (2007) as Self
- Babel (2006) as John - Border Patrol
- World Trade Center (2006) as Will Jimeno
- Fifty Pills (2006) as Eduardo
- Walkout (2006) as Sal Castro
- American Dad! (2005) as Maguerite (voice)
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Circus
- Crash (2005) as Daniel Ruiz
- Sueno (2005) as Jimmy
- Little Athens (2005) as Carlos
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) as Omar
- The Calcium Kid (2004) as Jose Mendez
- Love Object (2004) as Ramirez
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The United States of Leland (2003) as Guillermo
- The Shield (2002) as Armando Renta
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Noah
- Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002)
- Buffalo Soldiers (2002) as Garcia
- Men, Women & Dogs (2001) as Miguel
- Semper Fi (2001) as Douglas Cepeda
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Juanito Concha
- Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) as Ignacio
- Roswell (1999) as Fly
- Bellyfruit (1999) as Oscar
- Felicity (1998) as Brian Burke
- Boogie Boy (1998) as Drug Dealer
- La Cucaracha (1998) as Orderly
- Star Maps (1997) as Star Map Boy
- Moesha (1996) as Alejandro
- Pacific Blue (1996) as Rabbit
- Profiler (1996) as Alex Lopez
- The Sentinel (1996) as Johnny
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Roger
- My Fellow Americans (1996) as Ernesto
- ER (1994) as Police Officer
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Ray Estes
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Presenter
- Running Free (1994) as Bunk
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Luis Carranza
- Turpentine
- Tumor
- Judgment Day
- Incógnito as Frank Aguila
- Subversion