Pepe Serna

About

Durable Mexican-American actor Pepe Serna has appeared in more than 100 feature films and 300 television shows, but is most recognized for his gritty support performances in a variety of motion pictures, including Scarface (1983) as Al Pacino's ill-fated cocaine partner, as well as the western Silverado (1985) with Kevin Costner, the crime yarn The Rookie (1990) starring Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen, and the drama American Me (1992) starring Edward James Olmos. In a career surpassing five decades, Pepe's characters have played on both sides of the law -- from drug peddlers to sheriffs. He was born (and raised) in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 23, 1944, the son of a naval base interpreter for Latin American pilots and a hairdresser. His desires to become an actor happened early in life, moving to Hollywood in 1969 to finally pursue his dreams. He didn't have to wait long to find...

Known for

Criminal MindsSeries • 2005Diagnosis: MurderSeries • 1993Quantum LeapSeries • 1989Miami ViceSeries • 1984The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981The A-TeamSeries • 1983MannixSeries • 1967American PlayhouseSeries • 1982Knight RiderSeries • 1982Adam-12Series • 1968Barney MillerSeries • 1975MatlockSeries • 1986SlidersSeries • 1995CannonSeries • 1971T. J. HookerSeries • 1982Simon & SimonSeries • 1981Lou GrantSeries • 1977Cagney & LaceySeries • 1982HunterSeries • 1984Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries • 1983KojakSeries • 1973The RookiesSeries • 1972BarettaSeries • 1975