David Castañeda
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David Castañeda is an American actor born in Los Angeles, California, who built his career through supporting film roles including 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' and 'End of Watch' before landing a breakout television role. He stars as Diego Hargreeves, the vigilante brother with unbreakable resolve, in Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy'. His other work includes the crime drama 'The Guilty' and the action film 'Ballerina'. Castañeda's 'Umbrella Academy' role marked his transition from reliable supporting player to series lead.
David Castañeda
11 Movies
9 Series
David Castañeda is an American actor born in Los Angeles, California, who built his career through supporting film roles including 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' and 'End of Watch' before landing a breakout television role. He stars as Diego Hargreeves, the vigilante brother with unbreakable resolve, in Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy'. His other work includes the crime drama 'The Guilty' and the action film 'Ballerina'. Castañeda's 'Umbrella Academy' role marked his transition from reliable supporting player to series lead.
Movies
Plays Javier
Ballerina
2025
Plays Hector
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
2018
Plays Padilla
Trap House
2025
Plays Fede
Splitsville
2025
Plays Mexican Cowboy
End of Watch
2012
Plays Tim Gerachi
The Guilty
2021
Plays Rincon
We Die Young
2019
Plays Shotgun
El Chicano
2019
Plays Ruis
Standing Up, Falling Down
2020
Plays Victor 'Victory' Suero
Most Dangerous Game
2020
Plays Saul
Drive-By Chronicles: Sidewayz
2009
TV Shows
Plays Diego Hargreeves / Number Two
The Umbrella Academy
2019
Plays Victor 'Victory' Suero
Most Dangerous Game
2020
Plays Jorge
Switched at Birth
2011
Plays Nicholas
Jane the Virgin
2014
Plays Listo Salvado
The Player
2015
Plays Carlos
Blindspot
2015
Plays Tough Kid
Southland
2009
Plays Jimmy Silva
Poker Face
2023
Plays Boyfriend
Lie to Me
2009
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Trap House
Full Filmography
Trap House
Padilla
2025
Film
Splitsville
Fede
2025
Film
Ballerina
Javier
2025
Film
Poker Face
Jimmy Silva · 1 episode
2023
TV
The Guilty
Tim Gerachi
2021
Film
Most Dangerous Game
Victor 'Victory' Suero
2020
Film
Most Dangerous Game
Victor 'Victory' Suero · 12 episodes
2020–
TV
Standing Up, Falling Down
Ruis
2020
Film
We Die Young
Rincon
2019
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Castañeda and where are they from?
David Castañeda is 36 years old, born on October 24, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Castañeda?
David Castañeda is best known for roles in Sicario: Day of the Soldado, End of Watch, The Guilty.
How many movies has David Castañeda been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), David Castañeda has appeared in 11 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was David Castañeda's first movie?
The career of David Castañeda began with Superzan el Invencible (1971).
What is David Castañeda's most recent movie or series?
David Castañeda's most recent release is Trap House, which premiered on November 14, 2025.
What TV shows has David Castañeda appeared in?
On television, David Castañeda has appeared in The Umbrella Academy, Blindspot, Lie to Me, Jane the Virgin.
David Castañeda
1989-10-24 · Los Angeles, California, USA
David Castañeda Jr. (born October 24, 1989) is an American actor. In 2019, Castañeda began portraying Diego Hargreeves in the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy.