Rachel Ticotin
An American actress from the Bronx, of Puerto Rican descent, Rachel Ticotin broke through as an action-drama lead in the early 1990s. Born in 1958, she starred opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger as Melina in the sci-fi hit 'Total Recall' (1990) and later appeared in Tony Scott's 'Man on Fire' (2004). She has worked steadily across film and television, frequently cast in roles of strength and authority. A poised, capable performer and one of the more visible Latina actresses of her generation, she remains an American actress of grounded, dependable presence.
Rachel Ticotin
26 Movies
18 Series
An American actress from the Bronx, of Puerto Rican descent, Rachel Ticotin broke through as an action-drama lead in the early 1990s. Born in 1958, she starred opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger as Melina in the sci-fi hit 'Total Recall' (1990) and later appeared in Tony Scott's 'Man on Fire' (2004). She has worked steadily across film and television, frequently cast in roles of strength and authority. A poised, capable performer and one of the more visible Latina actresses of her generation, she remains an American actress of grounded, dependable presence.
Movies
Plays Melina
Total Recall
1990
Plays Mariana Garcia Guerrero
Man on Fire
2004
Plays Guard Sally Bishop
Con Air
1997
Plays Sandra
Falling Down
1993
Plays Dr. Martinez
Something's Gotta Give
2003
Plays Rosa Martinez
The Eye
2008
Plays Christina Lowell
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
2005
Plays Director Tyson
Superintelligence
2020
Plays Doña Inez
Don Juan DeMarco
1994
Plays Rachel Taper
Turbulence
1997
Plays Ana
The Burning Plain
2008
Plays Christina Lowell
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
2008
Plays Grace
One Good Cop
1991
Plays Isabella
Fort Apache, the Bronx
1981
Plays Rachel Atwood
Critical Condition
1987
Plays Kim Brandon
F/X2
1991
Plays Maggie
Can't Be Heaven
1999
Plays Officer Landers
Where the Day Takes You
1992
Plays Esther
America
2011
Plays Dora
Desert Saints
2002
Plays Laura
Steal Big Steal Little
1995
Plays McBride
First Time Felon
1997
Plays Tracy Perry
Criminal Passion
1994
Plays Armiti Khalq
Full Disclosure
2001
Plays Rebecca Russo
Civility
2000
Plays Rachel Martin
Love, Mary
1985
TV Shows
Plays Teresa Storm
Ohara
1987
Plays Arleen Gonzales
Law & Order: LA
2010
Plays Maria Chavez (voice)
Gargoyles
1994
Plays Laura Roam
Skin
2003
Plays Gina
The Act
2019
Plays Marie Cerone
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Eva Santos
Sheriff Country
2025
Plays Teresa Cortez
Lost
2004
Plays Elizabeth Perez
Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
1999
Plays Woman in Jail Cell
John from Cincinnati
2007
Plays Charbonnet / Lilian
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Theodora 'Teddi' Madden
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Candela
Weeds
2005
Plays Carmen Castillo
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays Sharon Vega
Unforgettable
2011
Plays Joy Aaronson
NCIS
2003
Plays Mercedes Acosta
Homeland
2011
Plays Monica Tenez
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Latest Trailers
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Grassland
Full Filmography
Sheriff Country
Eva Santos · 3 episodes
2025–
TV
NCIS
Joy Aaronson · 1 episode
2023
TV
Superintelligence
Director Tyson
2020
Film
The Act
Gina · 4 episodes
2019–
TV
Grey's Anatomy
Marie Cerone · 3 episodes
2018
TV
Blue Bloods
Carmen Castillo · 1 episode
2012–2013
TV
Unforgettable
Sharon Vega · 1 episode
2011–2012
TV
Homeland
Mercedes Acosta · 1 episode
2011–
TV
America
Esther
2011
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rachel Ticotin and where are they from?
Rachel Ticotin is 67 years old, born on November 1, 1958 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Rachel Ticotin?
Rachel Ticotin is best known for roles in Total Recall, Man on Fire, Con Air.
How many movies has Rachel Ticotin been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Rachel Ticotin has appeared in 26 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Rachel Ticotin's first movie?
The career of Rachel Ticotin began with Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981).
What is Rachel Ticotin's most recent movie or series?
Rachel Ticotin's most recent release is Diamond, which premiered on May 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Rachel Ticotin appeared in?
On television, Rachel Ticotin has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Lost, The Act, Homeland.
Rachel Ticotin
1958-11-01 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Rachel Ticotin Strauss (born November 1, 1958) is an American film and television actress. She's best known for her roles as Director Tyson in Superintellegince, Lt. Arleen Gonzales on NBC's Law & Order: LA, Christina Lowell in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 1 & 2, Mariana Garcia Guerrero in Man on Fire, Dr. Martinez in Something's Gotta Give, Laura Roam on the FOX series Skin, Guard Sally Bishop in Con Air, Rachel Taper in Turbulence, Doña Inez in Don Juan DeMarco, Melina in Total Recall (1990), and Teresa Storm on the ABC series Ohara.
She was married to actor David Caruso from 1984 to 1987, with whom she has a daughter Greta, born in 1984. Since 1998, she has been married to actor Peter Strauss.