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José Zúñiga
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José Zúñiga

Born 1965 · Honduras · Active 1988–2025

José Zúñiga, born in 1965 in Honduras, has made significant contributions to cult cinema with his roles in Alive (1993) and Day of the Warrior (1996). In Day of the Warrior, he plays a pivotal role that showcases the over-the-top action and camp that define the genre. His performance in Alive adds depth to the harrowing survival story, highlighting his ability to navigate intense emotional landscapes. Zúñiga's diverse career, spanning both film and television, reflects a unique engagement with narratives that challenge and entertain.

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Day of the Warrior

Day of the Warrior

1996 ★ 4.6
as Mexican Cop

The Legion to Ensure Total Harmony and Law (L.E.T.H.A.L.), is tracking a criminal mastermind known only as The Warrior. While investigating his combination diamond smuggling/art theft/porn production industry, the agents discover that he has cracked their secret database and has stolen the files on all of their agents. With the help of their martial arts intructor Fu, agents Tiger, Willow and Cobra take on the case while also taking every opportunity to remove their bikini tops.

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Filmography

124 credits
2020s 12 credits
2025
The Life List as Samuel
Movie ★ 7.0
2025
Rosario as Oscar Fuentes
Movie ★ 5.5
2024
Movie ★ 5.7
2023
Movie ★ 8.0
2023
True Lies as Alvaro Ochoa
TV ★ 6.1
2023
Accused as Detective Serrano
TV ★ 6.9
2023
The Last Thing He Told Me as AUSA Ivan Escarra
TV ★ 7.1
2022
Quantum Leap as Commander Jim Reynolds
TV ★ 7.0
2021
Reefa as Israel Sr.
Movie ★ 2.8
2021
Physical as Carlos
TV ★ 6.5
2020
Half Brothers as Evaristo
Movie ★ 7.3
2020
Movie ★ 5.4
2010s 41 credits
2019
Movie ★ 4.1
2018
Baja as Luis Bolanos
Movie ★ 5.6
2018
New Amsterdam as Lou Navarro
TV ★ 8.3
2018
Narcos: Mexico as General Jesús Gutiérrez Rebollo
TV ★ 7.9
2018
For the People as Randy Stanton
TV ★ 7.3
2018
The Rookie as Nestor Garcia
TV ★ 8.5
2017
Movie ★ 5.7
2017
The Dark Tower as Dr. Hotchkiss
Movie ★ 5.8
2017
Movie ★ 6.2
2017
Snowfall as Ramiro
TV ★ 8.4
2016
They Danced as Mister Martinez
Movie
2016
Diablo as Guillermo
Movie ★ 4.9
2016
The Duel as General Calderon
Movie ★ 5.4
2016
Victor as Manuel
Movie ★ 6.6
2016
Westworld as Vice President
TV ★ 8.0
2016
American Crime Story as Det. George Navarro
TV ★ 7.6
2016
Shooter as Simon Porter
TV ★ 7.2
2016
TV ★ 7.2
2015
Mary Loss of Soul as Victor Solis
Movie ★ 4.2
2015
The Expanse as Bull - Tycho Chief of Ops
TV ★ 8.1
2015
Code Black as Chef Holder
TV ★ 7.8
2015
TV ★ 8.1
2014
Taxi Brooklyn as Eddie Esposito
TV ★ 5.6
2014
TV ★ 7.8
2014
The Last Ship as El Toro
TV ★ 6.9
2014
Chicago P.D. as Javier Escano
TV ★ 8.4
2014
Scorpion as Lou Rake
TV ★ 8.2
2014
Madam Secretary as Carlos Morejon
TV ★ 7.0
2014
Madam Secretary as Senator Carlos Morejon
TV ★ 7.0
2013
The Call as Marco
Movie ★ 6.8
2013
TV ★ 7.5
2013
Lucky 7 as Jorge Santiago
TV ★ 4.8
2013
The Blacklist as Gonzalez
TV ★ 7.6
2012
Eye of the Hurricane as Roberto Cruz
Movie ★ 7.3
2012
Scandal as General Benicio Flores
TV ★ 7.2
2011
The Chaperone as Detective Carlos
Movie ★ 5.5
2011
The Forger as Mr. Weathers
Movie ★ 5.8
2011
Suits as Harry the Cab Driver
TV ★ 8.2
2011
TV ★ 8.1
2011
Harry's Law as Attorney Hector Walsh
TV ★ 7.4
2010
Hawaii Five-0 as Flores
TV ★ 7.7
2000s 40 credits
2009
Lie to Me as Detective Molina
TV ★ 7.9
2009
Dark Blue as Agent Boyle
TV ★ 6.9
2009
Castle as Alfredo Quintana
TV ★ 8.0
2008
Movie ★ 4.6
2008
Twilight as Mr. Molina
Movie ★ 6.3
2008
TV ★ 7.0
2007
Undoing as Randall
Movie ★ 5.7
2007
Next as Security Chief Roybal
Movie ★ 6.1
2007
Burn Notice as Vasquez
TV ★ 7.5
2007
Saving Grace as Ronnie
TV ★ 7.3
2006
The Alibi as Officer Sykes
Movie ★ 5.6
2006
Mission: Impossible III as IMF Agent Pete
Movie ★ 6.8
2006
Dexter as Jorge Castillo
TV ★ 8.2
2005
Constantine as Detective Weiss
Movie ★ 7.2
2005
Ghost Whisperer as Reed Simonds
TV ★ 8.1
2005
Bones as Mickey Santana
TV ★ 8.2
2005
Medium as Oswaldo Castillo
TV ★ 7.5
2005
Ghost Whisperer as Luis Simon
TV ★ 8.1
2005
Grey's Anatomy as Anthony Meloy
TV ★ 8.2
2005
Prison Break as Coyote
TV ★ 8.1
2005
Numb3rs as Bernardo Infante
TV ★ 7.0
2004
House as Nate Weinmann
TV ★ 8.6
2003
The Hunted as Bobby Moret
Movie ★ 6.2
2003
The O.C. as Jason Spitz
TV ★ 7.7
2003
NCIS as Adrian De La Casa
TV ★ 7.6
2003
Nip/Tuck as Detective Cyrus
TV ★ 7.2
2002
CSI: Miami as Juan Ortega
TV ★ 7.7
2002
CSI: Miami as Carl Galaz
TV ★ 7.7
2002
The Shield as Gino
TV ★ 8.2
2001
Snow White as Hector
Movie ★ 5.9
2001
TV ★ 7.6
2001
Crossing Jordan as George Cortinez
TV ★ 7.2
2001
Alias as Roberto Fox
TV ★ 6.8
2001
24 as Joseph Malina
TV ★ 7.8
2000
Gun Shy as Fidel Vaillar
Movie ★ 5.2
2000
The Opportunists as Jesus Del Toro
Movie ★ 5.8
2000
Movie ★ 6.8
2000
Movie ★ 6.3
2000
The Crew as Escobar
Movie ★ 5.4
2000
TV ★ 7.6
1990s 29 credits
1999
TV ★ 7.9
1999
Get Real as Dr. Carroll
TV ★ 7.7
1998
Next Stop Wonderland as Andre de Silva
Movie ★ 5.9
1998
TV ★ 9.0
1997
Movie ★ 5.3
1997
Con Air as Sims
Movie ★ 6.8
1997
Nothing Sacred as J.A. Ortiz
TV ★ 9.5
1996
Ransom as David Torres
Movie ★ 6.7
1996
Movie ★ 4.4
1996
Striptease as Chris Rojo
Movie ★ 5.6
1996
Fresh Kill as Miguel Flores
Movie ★ 5.3
1995
Smoke as 2nd OTB Man / Jerry
Movie ★ 7.2
1995
Movie ★ 6.5
1995
Nadja as Bartender
Movie ★ 5.7
1995
Stonewall as Randy
Movie ★ 5.7
1995
Money Train as Victor
Movie ★ 5.9
1995
Flirt as Cab Driver
Movie ★ 6.2
1994
Crooklyn as Tommy La La
Movie ★ 6.8
1994
Fresh as Lt. Perez
Movie ★ 7.2
1994
New York Undercover as Jimmy Torres
TV ★ 7.3
1994
ER as Eduardo Lopez
TV ★ 7.8
1994
TV ★ 7.2
1993
Flirt as Cab Driver
Movie ★ 9.0
1993
Alive as Fraga
Movie ★ 6.9
1992
Mad About You as Arturo the Hairdresser
TV ★ 6.7
1990
Law & Order as Christoff
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Rudy Amendariz
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Detective Mark Rivera
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Detective Borough Investigator
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 1 credit
1988
Movie ★ 9.0
s 1 credit
Movie