10.0
10.0
Restored Me
2016
as Manny
Pepe Serna
Acting
Born:July 23, 1944(age 82)
Birthplace:Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Nationality:United States
Education:W. B. Ray High School, Del Mar College
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CommunityBiography
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 steady Latino work on film and TV. Making an inauspicious debut in the exploitation film The Student Nurses (1970), Pepe found more "A" quality work after being discovered by producer Hal B. Wallis for the coming-of-age film Tim Belcher starring Richard Thomas and Catherine Burns and the western Shoot Out (1971) starring Gregory Peck. Specializing in urban, streetwise roles, he went on to mix a number of popular films (The New Centurions (1972), The Day of the Locust (1975), Car Wash (1976), A Force of One (1979), Walk Proud (1979), Honeysuckle Rose (1980), Inside Moves (1980), Deal of the Century (1983), Red Dawn (1984), Caddyshack II (1988)) with a slew of popular TV crime dramas such as "Mannix," "Police Story," "Adam-12," "The Rookies," "The Rockford Files," "Baretta," "Kojak," "CHiPs," "Barney Miller," "Scarecrow & Mrs. King," "T.J. Hooker," "Simon & Simon," "Hill Street Blues," "Miami Vice," "Cagney & Lacey" and "Diagnosis Murder." Long married to wife Diane, Pepe is a noted keynote teacher and motivational speaker who tours colleges and universities. His strong sideline as a painter has been met with critical success, having been commissioned quite frequently. His vibrant paintings and one-man stage shows reflect a serious return to his Mexican roots and was the subject of the 2015 short documentary "Life Is Art."
Filmography (80 movies)
8.2
8.2
Scarface
1983
as Angel
8.0
8.0
The Gun
1974
as Natcho
8.0
8.0
Flamin' Hot
2023
as Abuelito
7.5
7.5
Jonny's Golden Quest
1993
as Agent Menendez
7.5
7.5
Best Kept Secrets
1984
as Jim Ramos
7.4
7.4
American Me
1992
as Mundo
7.3
7.3
Bad Jim
1990
as Virgilio Segura
7.0
7.0
Moe
2023
6.9
6.9
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
1983
as Romaldo Cortez
6.9
6.9
The Jerk
1979
as Punk #1
6.9
6.9
Roots of Blood
1979
as Juan
6.8
6.8
Miracle on 34th Street
1973
as Y Leader
6.7
6.7
Lowriders
2017
as Pepe
6.6
6.6
The New Centurions
1972
as Young Mexican Man
6.6
6.6
The Deadly Tower
1975
as Mano
6.6
6.6
Fandango
1985
as Gas Station Mechanic
6.6
6.6
Postcards from the Edge
1990
as Raoul
6.6
6.6
Conagher
1991
6.5
6.5
Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission
1981
as Vito
6.4
6.4
The Day of the Locust
1975
as Miguel
6.3
6.3
Red Dawn
1984
as Aardvark's Father
6.3
6.3
Shoot Out
1971
as Pepe
6.3
6.3
Man from Reno
2014
as Paul Del Moral
6.3
6.3
Cake
2014
as Nuncio
6.2
6.2
Inside Moves
1980
as Herrada
6.2
6.2
Vice Squad
1982
as Pete Mendez
6.2
6.2
The Planters
2019
as Jesús
6.0
6.0
Swashbuckler
1976
as Street Entertainer
6.0
6.0
Break of Dawn
1988
as Hector
6.0
6.0
The Brave
1997
as Alessandro
6.0
6.0
Human Error
1988
6.0
6.0
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984
as Reno Nevada
6.0
6.0
Along for the Ride
2001
as Dr. Sanchez
5.9
5.9
The Rookie
1990
as Lt. Ray Garcia
5.8
5.8
Big Dreams Little Tokyo
2006
as Mr. Gonzalez
5.6
5.6
The Black Dahlia
2006
as Tomas Dos Santos
5.6
5.6
White on Rice
2009
as Professor Berk
5.4
5.4
The Forgotten
1989
as Sgt. Pepe Gutierrez
5.4
5.4
A Million to Juan
1994
as Mr. Ortiz
5.3
5.3
Out of Bounds
1986
as Murano
5.2
5.2
Honeysuckle Rose
1980
as Rooster
5.2
5.2
Walk Proud
1979
as Cesar
5.1
5.1
City in Fear
1980
as Raymond Zavala
5.0
5.0
Ana Maria in Novela Land
2015
as Father Miguel
5.0
5.0
The Streets of L.A.
1979
as Sgt. Castro
5.0
5.0
Exposed
2003
as Raoul
5.0
5.0
The Princess and the Barrio Boy
2000
as Bum
5.0
5.0
Streets of Justice
1985
as Det. Almos
4.9
4.9
Group Marriage
1973
as Ramon
4.9
4.9
The Student Nurses
1970
as Luis
4.8
4.8
A Force of One
1979
as Orlando
4.8
4.8
Daybreak
2000
as Herman Ortiz
4.7
4.7
Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone
2022
as Rancher
4.7
4.7
Deal of the Century
1983
as Vardis
4.6
4.6
Latin Dragon
2004
as Hector Sanchez
4.6
4.6
From the Dead
2019
as Rodrigo
4.3
4.3
The Killer Inside Me
1976
as Johnny Lopez
4.2
4.2
Picking Up the Pieces
2000
as Florencio
4.2
4.2
Caddyshack II
1988
as Carlos
4.0
4.0
Kill or Be Killed
2016
as Rudy Goebel
3.5
3.5
Road to Juarez
2015
as Fortunato
3.4
3.4
Heartbreaker
1983
as Loco
3.1
3.1
Deadly Swarm
2003
as Commandante Alvarez
3.0
3.0
Land of Milk & Honey
1995
as Danny
2.8
2.8
The Three Kings
1987
as Alex Sweetwood
2.3
2.3
Luminarias
2000
2.3
2.3
The Margarita Man
2019
as Jose Martinez
The Last Angry Man
1974
as Charlie Parelli
Say a Little Prayer
2024
In the Flesh
1995
as Harlan Ramirez
Three Years Gone
TBA
Superpowerless
2016
as Dr. George Holst
300 Miles for Stephanie
1981
as Bobby Hernandez
Flavor of Life
2019
Under Water: Dive Deep
2016
as Lil' Big Me
Monday Nights at Seven
2016
as Paul
Seguin
1982
as Manuel Flores
White Water Rebels
1983
as Harry Cutter
The Desperate Miles
1975
as Ruiz
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