List of famous film actors and actresses from Puerto Rico, listed by their popularity with photos when available. Puerto Rico has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Puerto Rican screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Puerto Rico and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.
This list includes Diana Laura, Mariselle Morales and more.
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Puerto Rican actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Puerto Rico?"
You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Puerto Rico in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Puerto Rican film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.1
Luis Guzmán
Boogie Nights, MagnoliaBirthplace: Cayey, Puerto Rico
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Height: 5'7"
Parents: Rosa Cardona
Children: Yemaya Briggs-Guzman, Yoruba Briggs-Guzman, Cemi Briggs-Guzman, Margarita Briggs-Guzman, Clare Briggs-Guzman
Luis Guzmán (born August 28, 1956) is a Puerto Rican actor from Barbara Goldman high school,... more2
Benicio del Toro
The Usual Suspects, Sin CityBirthplace: San Germán, Puerto Rico
Nationality: Puerto Rico, Spain
Height: 1.85
Parents: Gustavo Adolfo del Toro Bermúdez, Fausta Genoveva Sánchez Rivera
Children: Delilah del Toro
Benicio Monserrate Rafael del Toro Sánchez (born February 19, 1967) is a Puerto Rican actor.... more3
José Ferrer
Lawrence of Arabia, DuneBirthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Maria Providencia Cintron, Rafael Ferrer
Children: Miguel Ferrer, Gabriel Ferrer, Rafael Ferrer, Leticia Thyra Ferrer, Monsita Ferrer
José Vicente Ferrer de Otero y Cintrón (January 8, 1912 – January 26, 1992), known as José... more4
Roselyn Sánchez
Rush Hour, Rush Hour 2Birthplace: San Juan, United States, with Territories
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Height: 1.65
Children: Sebella Rose Winter
Roselyn Milagros Sánchez Rodríguez (born April 2, 1973) is a Puerto Rican singer/songwriter,... more5
Paul Calderon
Pulp Fiction, The FirmBirthplace: Puerto Rico
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Paul Calderón (born 1959) is an American actor. He is a founding member of the Touchstone... more6
Cheka
Reggaeton Super Videos, Ultimate Reggaeton Collection Vol. 2Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Cheka is a reggaeton artist from Guayama, Puerto Rico. He was born in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn,... more7
Raúl Juliá
The Addams Family, Addams Family ValuesBirthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Height: 1.88
Parents: Olga Arcelay, Raúl Juliá
Children: Jose Levy, Raul Julia-Levy, Benjamín Rafael Juliá, Raul Sigmund Julia
Raúl Rafael Juliá y Arcelay (March 9, 1940 – October 24, 1994) was a Puerto Rican actor who... more8
Ricky Martin
Idle Hands, Most Famous Hits: Ricky Martin - Live in SpainBirthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Nationality: United States of America, Spain, Puerto Rico
Height: 5'11"
Parents: Enrique Martín Negroni, Nereida Morales
Children: Matteo Martin, Valentino Martin
Enrique Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971), better known as Ricky Martin is a Puerto... more9
Rita Moreno
West Side Story, Singin' in the RainBirthplace: Humacao, United States, with Territories
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Height: 5'1"
Parents: Paco Alverío, Rosa María
Children: Fernanda Luisa Gordon
Rita Moreno (born December 11, 1931) is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer and singer. Her career... more10
David Zayas
The Expendables, Michael ClaytonBirthplace: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
David Zayas (born August 15, 1962) is a Puerto Rican actor. He is best known for his roles as... more11
Johnathan Dwayne
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, Outside the LawBirthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Johnatan Dwayne (born July 31, 1963) is a musician, composer, and artist who introduced the... more
12Ramón Franco
Resident Evil: Extinction, Heartbreak RidgeBirthplace: United States, with Territories, Caguas
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Ramón Luis Franco is a film and television actor. He was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico and... more13
Amaury Nolasco
Transformers, 2 Fast 2 FuriousBirthplace: Puerto Rico
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Height: 1.79
Amaury Nolasco Garrido (born December 24, 1970) is a Puerto Rican actor and producer, best... more14
Henry Darrow
The Hitcher, MaverickBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Enrique Pio Delgado, Gloria Delgado
Children: Tom Darrow, Denise Darrow
Henry Darrow (born September 15, 1933) is a Puerto Rican character actor of stage and film... more15
Armando Riesco
National Treasure, Garden StateBirthplace: Mayagüez, United States, with Territories
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Armando Riesco (born December 5, 1977) is a Puerto Rican film and television actor and voice... more16
Don Omar
Fast Five, Fast & FuriousBirthplace: Carolina, United States, with Territories
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Height: 1.82
Parents: Luz Antonia Rivera, William Landrón
Children: Diana Omar
William Omar Landrón Rivera, better known by his stage name Don Omar, is a Puerto Rican... more17
Ismael 'East' Carlo
Patch Adams, EraserBirthplace: Cabo Rojo, United States, with Territories
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Children: Ismael Manny Carlo III, Tatyana-Marie Carlo, Eric Monteral Carlo
Ismael Manny "East" Carlo (born January 29, 1942) is a Puerto Rican-American actor. He has... more18
Bruce Gray
Starship Troopers, My Big Fat Greek WeddingBirthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Nationality: Canada, Puerto Rico
Bruce Gray (September 7, 1936 – December 13, 2017) was a Puerto Rican-born Canadian actor.... more- 19
Franky G
The Italian Job, Saw IIBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Franky G (born Frank Gonzales; October 30, 1965), is an American film and television actor. He... more 20
Ramón Rodríguez
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Battle: Los AngelesBirthplace: Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Ramón Rodríguez (born December 20, 1979) is a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles on the... more- 21
Axel Anderson
Bananas, Battle of the BulgeBirthplace: Berlin, Germany
Nationality: Puerto Rico, Germany
Axel Anderson (December 11, 1929 – December 16, 2012) was an actor, television producer, host... more 22
Ivonne Coll
The Godfather Part II, Lean on MeBirthplace: Fajardo, USA
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Ivonne Coll Mendoza (born June 18, 1947) is a Puerto Rican actress. She was Miss Puerto Rico... more23
Juano Hernández
Kiss Me Deadly, Sergeant RutledgeBirthplace: San Juan, United States, with Territories
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Children: Juan Hernández
Juano Hernández (July 19, 1896 – July 17, 1970) was an Afro-Puerto Rican stage and film actor... more24
Carlos Ponce
Rio, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's AdventureBirthplace: Santurce, United States, with Territories
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Height: 1.85
Parents: Esther Freyre, Carlos Ponce Sr
Children: Sebastián Joel Ponce, Siena Natasha Ponce, Savanna Ala Ponce, Giancarlo Ponce
Carlos Ponce (born September 4, 1972) is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, composer and television... more25
Luis Miguel
Fiebre de Amor, Siempre en DomingoBirthplace: Santurce, Puerto Rico
Nationality: Mexico
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Luisito Rey, Marcella Basteri
Children: Miguel Basteri, Daniel Basteri, Michelle Salas
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri (born 19 April 1970) is a Puerto Rican-born Mexican singer and... more
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