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Edward James Olmos is a multi-talented actor, producer, director and community activist who was born and raised in East Los Angeles.
Olmos’ acting ability has brought him recognition on stage, television and the big screen. He was honored with a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for his role as Lt. Castillo in the popular TV series, Miami Vice, and has been nominated for a Tony, as well as several Academy Awards. He is committed to socially-conscious films and co-founded YOY Productions in 1982 to promote these types of movies.
Olmos' humanitarian activities include acting as a United States Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, being a national spokesman for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, and serving on the boards of the Miami and Los Angeles Children's Hospitals. He is the executive director of the Lives in Hazard Education Project, a national gang prevention program funded by the U.S. Deptartment of Justice and contributes to the Foundation for the Advancement of Silence and Education.
For his many good works, Olmos has received Honorary Doctorates from five educational institutions including the University of Colorado, California State University at Fresno, and the American Film Institute in Hollywood.
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