Tony Plana
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Biography
Tony Plana (born April 19, 1952) is a Cuban American stage, film and television actor and director, best known for playing Ignacio Suarez, the father of the leading character on the television show "Ugly Betty".
Known For
Filmography
Office Romance
2026
as Francisco Alberto
R.J. Decker
2026
as Baltazar Cruz
Breaking Bear
2026
as (voice)
Union of Kings
2024
as Jorge de Armas
Holy Cash
2024
as Actor
A Snowy Day in Oakland
2023
as Jesus Salgado
White House Plumbers
2023
as Rolando 'Musculito' Martinez
Not Dead Yet
2023
as Carlos Garza
The Legend of Vox Machina
2022
as Kamaljiori (voice)
Only Murders in the Building
2021
as George
Wasp Network
2020
as Luis Posada Carriles
Madagascar: A Little Wild
2020
as Pedro (voice)
Connecting...
2020
as Ramon
Deputy
2020
as Jorge Reyes
Seneca
2019
as Father Ruben
Bombshell
2019
as Geraldo Rivera
David Makes Man
2019
as Joe Padilla
Playing with Fire
2019
as Peter
Victor and Valentino
2019
as El Pintor (voice)
Evil
2019
as Chet Garcia
Mayans M.C.
2018
as Devante
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel
2017
as El Cardenal
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
2017
as Jessie Salinas
Butterfly Caught
2017
as Michael Channis (Acting Coach)
Room 104
2017
as Bracamonte
Marvel's The Punisher
2017
as Rafael Hernandez
The Good Fight
2017
as Oscar Rivi
One Day at a Time
2017
as Berto Riera
America Adrift
2016
as William Fernandez
Lethal Weapon
2016
as Ronnie Delgado
StartUp
2016
as Adolfo Morales
Shooter
2016
as Guitierez
Colony
2016
as Proxy Alcala
Superstore
2015
as Ron Sosa
Jane the Virgin
2014
as Father Ortega
Madam Secretary
2014
as Ed Parker
The Affair
2014
as Ben Cruz
Pain & Gain
2013
as Captain Lopez
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret
2013
as Prosecutor Martinez
A Miracle in Spanish Harlem
2013
as Mariano
Meddling Mom
2013
as Luis
The Fosters
2013
as Victor Gutierrez
The Blacklist
2013
as Mr. Diaz
Alpha House
2013
as Benito 'Benny' Lopez
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
2012
as Dr. Dominguez
Blue
2012
as Stribling
Elementary
2012
as General Howard Alvero
Legally Brown
2011
as Self - Host
Body of Proof
2011
as Armando Rosas
Person of Interest
2011
as J.P. Suarez
Harry's Law
2011
as Judge Tomás Garcia
Flowers for Norma
2010
as Older Gentleman #1
Blue Bloods
2010
as President Velverde
Law & Order: LA
2010
as Jorge Gomez
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
2009
as Lou
Castle
2009
as Father Arguello
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009
as Self
Marina's Secret World
2008
Half Past Dead 2
2007
as Warden El Fuego
The Dead One
2007
as Aparicio
Towards Darkness
2007
as Carlos Gutierrez
Slayer
2006
as Javier
Arte 1 Documenta
2006
Ugly Betty
2006
as Ignacio Suarez
Psych
2006
as Pablo Nuñez
Goal!
2005
as Hernan Muñez
Vampire Bats
2005
as Sheriff Herbst
Commander in Chief
2005
as Pete Ragone
The Closer
2005
as Alonzo Lopez
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Alejandro
Half Past Dead
2002
as Warden El Fuego
Fidel
2002
as Gen. Fulgencio Battista
John Doe
2002
as Captain Ruiz
Monk
2002
as Cpt. Alameda
Less than Perfect
2002
as Owl Inspector
Vegas, City of Dreams
2001
as Captain Martin
The Division
2001
24
2001
as Omar
Knockout
2000
as Chuck Alvarado
Noriega: God's Favorite
2000
as Colonel Diaz-Herrera
The Princess and the Barrio Boy
2000
as Ramon Torres
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Elindio Zapata
Resurrection Blvd.
2000
as Roberto Santiago
Clifford the Big Red Dog
2000
as Victor / Pedro (voice)
Justice
1999
as Orlando Reyes
Let the Devil Wear Black
1999
as Tall
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel
1999
as Mayor
My Little Assassin
1999
The West Wing
1999
as Mickey Troop
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Father Menendez
Every Dog Has Its Day
1998
as Officer Tom
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
1998
as Victor Medina
Shadow of Doubt
1998
as Detective Krause
Martial Law
1998
as Chava Rocha
One Eight Seven
1997
as Garcia
Sub Down
1997
as Lt. Commander Melges
Down for the Barrio
1997
as Cesar
Santa Fe
1997
as Chief Gomez
Canción desesperada
1997
Brooklyn South
1997
as Lieutenant Casisas
Total Security
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient")
Ally McBeal
1997
as Judge Warren Figueroa
Gun
1997
as Innez
Primal Fear
1996
as Martinez
Lone Star
1996
as Ray
Death in Granada
1996
as Lorca's Friend Marcos
Peacock Blues
1996
Bad Business
1996
as Tony
Nash Bridges
1996
as Roscoe Skirt
The Pretender
1996
as Det. Guerra
Nixon
1995
as Manolo Sanchez
Silver Strand
1995
as Richie Guttierez
JAG
1995
as Colonel Okarman
500 Nations
1995
Santo Bugito
1995
as Paco (voice)
Murder One
1995
as A.D.A. Julio Salazar
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Andrew Rodriguez
A Million to Juan
1994
as Jorge
The Burning Season
1994
as Galvao
ER
1994
as Priest
One West Waikiki
1994
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
1993
as Torres
The Sinner in the Mask
1993
Bakersfield P.D.
1993
as Luke Ramirez
Dave's World
1993
as Juan Gallegos
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Amaros
Live Wire
1992
as Al-Red
The Panama Deception
1992
as English Voice-over
JFK
1991
as Carlos Bringuier
One Good Cop
1991
as Beniamino
Keeper of the City
1991
as Gunman
Veronica Clare
1991
Havana
1990
as Julio Ramos
So Proudly We Hail
1990
as FBI Agent Alonso
Sweet 15
1990
as Samuel Dela Cruz
The Rookie
1990
as Morales
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
1990
as Mario Portillo Grande
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
1990
as Pavon Reyes
Romero
1989
as Father Manuel Morantes
Buy & Cell
1989
as Raoul
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
1989
as Mike Hernandez
Seinfeld
1989
as Manny
Coach
1989
as Albert
Snoops
1989
as Eduardo Montoya
Break of Dawn
1988
as Rodriguez
Disorderlies
1987
as Miguel
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
Born in East L.A.
1987
as Feo
21 Jump Street
1987
as Robert Mendez
Beauty and the Beast
1987
as Louis Horner
The Best of Times
1986
as Chico
Salvador
1986
as Major Maximilliano Casanova
¡Three Amigos!
1986
as Jefe
L.A. Law
1986
as Roberto Rivera
It's Garry Shandling's Show
1986
as Jorge Herrera
Godzilla 1985
1985
as Goro Maki (voice) (uncredited)
Latino
1985
as Ruben
The Golden Girls
1985
as Alvarez
The Equalizer
1985
as Antonio Cruz
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Desi Ortega
Miami Vice
1984
as Ernesto Guerrero
Hunter
1984
as Vern
Hunter
1984
as Otero
Hunter
1984
as D.A.
Miami Vice
1984
as Cinco
Nightmares
1983
as Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
Valley Girl
1983
as Low Rider
Deal of the Century
1983
as Chicano Man
What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon
1983
as Officer Ignatz
El Norte
1983
as Carlos the Bus Boy
Listen to Your Heart
1983
as Julio
An Officer and a Gentleman
1982
as Emiliano Della Serra
Remington Steele
1982
as Hector Sanchez
T. J. Hooker
1982
as Chuy Vallestero
Cagney & Lacey
1982
as Freddie
American Playhouse
1982
as Carlos the Bus Boy
American Playhouse
1982
as Gene Rodriguez
Zoot Suit
1981
as Rudy
Madame X
1981
as Senor Rueda
Falcon Crest
1981
as Sal Tortino
Hill Street Blues
1981
First Family
1980
as White House Gardener
The Streets of L.A.
1979
as Alberto "Toto" Corona
The Boss' Son
1978
as Juan
Quincy, M.E.
1976
What's Happening!!
1976
as Amid