Ismael Cruz Córdova
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| Born | Ismael Enrique Cruz Córdova |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Ismael Enrique Cruz Córdova is a Puerto Rican actor of African descent[1] who gained national attention for his role as Mando on Sesame Street.
Cruz also had a role in the Showtime original series Ray Donovan,[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and in the third season of Berlin Station, as Rafael Torres, an SOG operative. He plays Arondir in the TV series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,[9] released in September 2022 on Amazon Prime.[10]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stray Bullet | 2003 | Gatillo | |
| White Alligator | 2012 | Alejandro | |
| La Edwin | 2012 | Johnny | Short film |
| Chaser | 2013 | Ian | Short film |
| La Loteria | 2014 | Augusto | Short film |
| In the Blood | 2014 | Manny[11] | |
| The Golden Record | 2014 | Eli | Short film |
| Simple Little Lives | 2015 | Henry | |
| Exposed | 2016 | Jose De La Cruz | |
| The Pastor | 2016 | Netto | |
| Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk | 2016 | Holliday | |
| Mary Queen of Scots | 2018 | David Rizzio | |
| Miss Bala | 2019 | Lino Esparza | |
| Settlers | 2021 | Jerry | |
| Finestkind | 2023 | Costa |
Television[edit]
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cuerpo del Delito | 2005 | Manny | Television film |
| The Good Wife | 2011 | Jimmy Patrick | 5 episodes |
| Little Children, Big Challenges | 2012–13 | Mando | 2 episodes |
| Sesame Street | 2013–14 | Mando | 12 episodes |
| Ray Donovan | 2016 | Hector Campos | Recurring role, season 4; 10 episodes |
| Divorce | 2016 | Clerk | Episode: "Mediation" |
| Citizen | 2016 | Chris Martinez | 1 episode |
| The Catch | 2017 | The Hammer | 3 episodes |
| Berlin Station | 2018 | Rafael Torres | Main role, season 3 |
| The Mandalorian | 2019 | Qin | Episode: "Chapter 6: The Prisoner" |
| The Undoing | 2020 | Fernando Alves | 4 episodes |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | 2022 | Arondir | Main role |
| Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities | 2022 | Frank | Episode: "The Dreams in the Witch House" |
References[edit]
- ^ Valdivia, Pablo (September 6, 2022). "Despite racist vitriol, 'Rings of Power' star Ismael Cruz Córdova is not backing down". NPR. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ Thorp, Brandon K. (March 11, 2010). "A Farewell to Grit". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (August 10, 2010). "Political Subversities to Play Joe's Pub; Casting Announced". Playbill. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Grode, Eric (August 30, 2013). "A Chameleon Onstage and on TV". The New York Times. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "Ismael Cruz Cordova Talks Becoming Mando For Sesame Street: 'It's A Big Honor, A Great Responsibility'". HuffPost. May 14, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Puga, Kristina (September 19, 2013). ""Mando" debuts on Sesame Street". NBC Latino. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "Ismael Cruz Córdova". KLRU-TV. August 30, 2013. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "Ismael Cruz Córdova: the Newest Latino on Sesame Street". Se Fija!. November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Breznican, Anthony; Robinson, Joanna (February 10, 2022). "Amazon's Lord of the Rings Series Rises: Inside 'The Rings of Power'". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 14, 2020). "The Lord Of The Rings: Amazon Studios Sets Series Cast – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ Rodriguez, Priscilla (October 3, 2013). "Exclusive: Ismael Cruz Cordova on In the Blood, Danny Trejo and More". Latina. Archived from the original on October 3, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
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