Yancey Arias
Biography
Yancey Arias (born 27 June 1971 in New York City, New York, United States) is an American male actor. He is noted for his work in television crime dramas, most prominently portraying Miguel Cadena in the NBC series Kingpin and Gabriel Williams in the FX series Thief. Arias’s professional credits number seventy‑eight according to a major film database. Outside of his screen work he is married to Anna Arias and the couple have two children, Jiancarlo and Giovanna. His career includes both film and television appearances, and he is listed as a known actor in multiple international film‑industry resources.
Career overview
Yancea Arias was born on 27 June 1971 in New York City, New York, United States. He is an American actor whose career has been largely defined by appearances in television crime dramas. Arias’ most frequently cited roles are Miguel Cadena in the NBC series Kingpin, which aired in 2003, and Gabriel Williams in the FX series Thief, which aired in 2006. Both series are noted in his biographical summaries as the principal works for which he is recognized in the crime‑drama genre.
Across his professional history Arias has accumulated a substantial body of work, with a total of 78 credited acting appearances listed in major film‑and‑television databases. His credits span a range of television programs and films, reflecting a consistent presence in the industry since his early roles. While the specific titles of many of these projects are not enumerated in the available sources, the aggregate count underscores his extensive involvement in screen acting.
Arias continues to be identified primarily as an actor, with his career profile emphasizing his contributions to television series that focus on criminal investigations and related narratives. His work on Kingpin and Thief remains the most prominently referenced aspect of his acting résumé.
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Full Filmography
78 titles- Fireflies at El Mozote (2025) as Colonel Montenegro
- Will Trent (2023) as Sheriff
- North of the 10 (2022) as David
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) as Detective Angel Ramirez
- CSI: Vegas (2021) as Marcus Barron
- 13 Minutes (2021) as Carlos
- Switched Before Birth (2021) as Gabe Ramirez
- All Rise (2019) as Sal Soto
- L.A.'s Finest (2019) as Mayor Trent Garrison
- 100 Days to Live (2019) as Jack Byers
- Bottom of the 9th (2019) as Billy
- Canal Street (2019) as DJ Wado
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Agent Ray Sloane
- Bella's Story (2018) Director
- The Journey Ahead (2018) as Marcos
- Secrets of Deception (2017) as Detective Reyes
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Jose
- Shooter (2016) as John Dominguez
- Queen of the South (2016) as Alberto Cortez
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot (2016) as Colonel Victor Ramon
- Hands of Stone (2016) as Benny Huertas
- Restored Me (2016) as Roger Escalante
- Bosch (2015) as Hector Ramos
- Rosewood (2015) as Mayor Ramon Esparza
- Tag (2015) as Edmund
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Miguel Aritza
- Intelligence (2014) as Javier Leon
- Cesar Chavez (2014) as Gilbert Padilla
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) as Colonel Victor Ramon
- Latinos Beyond Reel (2013) as Himself
- Elementary (2012) as Robert Castillo
- Revenge (2011) as Tom Kingsly
- America (2011) as Correa
- Ticking Clock (2011) as Ed Beker
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Detective Juan Cruz
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Arturo Casey
- Legion (2010) as Estevez
- Undocumented (2010) as Alberto
- Castle (2009) as Carl Villante
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Special Agent Rick Medina
- Warehouse 13 (2009) as Jim
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as A.D.A. Montez
- Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia (2009) as Alvaro Cardona
- The Mentalist (2008) as Victor Castillo
- Knight Rider (2008) as Alex Torres
- The Deadliest Lesson (2008) as Daniel
- Burn Notice (2007) as Jacob
- Live Free or Die Hard (2007) as Agent Johnson
- Drive (2007) as Esteban Masferrer
- Thief (2006) as Gabriel 'Gabo' Williams
- Walkout (2006) as Panfilo Crisostomo
- Bones (2005) as Shaman Little River
- Medium (2005) as Alberto Torres
- Numb3rs (2005) as D.J. Rodriguez
- Night Stalker (2005) as Richard Carr
- Kingpin (2003) as Miguel Cadena
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Ramon Cruz
- The Shield (2002) as Jose Garcia
- Half & Half (2002) as Carter Del Toro
- The Time Machine (2002) as Toren
- The Division (2001) as Gabe
- Home Invaders (2001) as Angel
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Rafael Salinas
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Denny Corea
- The Sopranos (1999) as Arnaz
- Crossfire (1999) as Hernandez
- Charmed (1998) as Inspector Cortez
- Blade Squad (1998) as Bravo
- Dead Men Can't Dance (1997) as Sixkiller
- Destination Unknown (1997) as Rico
- Swift Justice (1996) as Antonio Silvera
- Matt Waters (1996)
- JAG (1995) as Santos Ramirez
- New York Undercover (1994) as Armando
- Innocent Blood (1992) as Coroner's Assistant
- Law & Order (1990) as Paul Sanchez
- Criminal Justice (1990) as Raymond Alvarez
- holySmoke as Ace
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yancey Arias best known for?
Yancey Arias is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Will Trent (2023), Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021), CSI: Vegas (2021), 13 Minutes (2021).
When and where was Yancey Arias born?
Yancey Arias was born on June 27, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Yancey Arias have?
Yancey Arias has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Yancey Arias's background in cinema and television?
Yancey Arias (born 27 June 1971 in New York City, New York, United States) is an American male actor. He is noted for his work in television crime dramas, most prominently portraying Miguel Cadena in the NBC series Kingpin and Gabriel Williams in the FX series Thief. Arias’s professional credits number seventy‑eight ac...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sopranos (1999) as Arnaz — aged about 28
- The Mentalist (2008) as Victor Castillo — aged about 37
- Half & Half (2002) as Carter Del Toro — aged about 31
- Bones (2005) as Shaman Little River — aged about 34
- The Shield (2002) as Jose Garcia — aged about 31
- Charmed (1998) as Inspector Cortez — aged about 27
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