Steven Bauer
A Cuban-born American actor who reached a career peak early with one unforgettable role. Born in Havana, Steven Bauer earned an Academy Award nomination-worthy reputation as Manny Ribera, Tony Montana's loyal right-hand man, in Brian De Palma's 'Scarface' (1983), the film that made his name. Though later work never quite matched that height, he kept up a steady run of screen and television roles for decades. A charismatic Cuban American actor forever linked to one of the defining crime films of the 1980s.
Steven Bauer
89 Movies
26 Series
A Cuban-born American actor who reached a career peak early with one unforgettable role. Born in Havana, Steven Bauer earned an Academy Award nomination-worthy reputation as Manny Ribera, Tony Montana's loyal right-hand man, in Brian De Palma's 'Scarface' (1983), the film that made his name. Though later work never quite matched that height, he kept up a steady run of screen and television roles for decades. A charismatic Cuban American actor forever linked to one of the defining crime films of the 1980s.
Movies
Plays Manny Ray
Scarface
1983
Plays Pinero
Primal Fear
1996
Plays Carlos Ayala
Traffic
2000
Plays Sam
Improper Conduct
1994
Plays Hyde
Werewolf: The Beast Among Us
2012
Plays Khan Taj
The Beast
1988
Plays Sancho
Beautiful Wedding
2024
Plays Manolo
Pit Fighter
2005
Plays Det. Frank Sigliano
Running Scared
1986
Plays Guy in Pink Shirt
Valley Girl
1983
Plays Tony
Wild Side
1996
Plays Captain Castel
The Lost City
2005
Plays Jack Dante
Raising Cain
1992
Plays General Manuel Valez
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
2009
Plays Det. Anthony Wade
Doing Hard Time
2004
Plays Dr. David 'Doc' Hoogstraten
Snapdragon
1993
Plays Tony Green
A Dark Truth
2012
Plays Big Nick Salens
Real Gangsters
2013
Plays Esteban
Five Thirteen
2014
Plays Jonathan Ashby / Ted Ashby
Woman of Desire
1994
Plays Edgar
Masked and Anonymous
2003
Plays Conrad
Toxic
2008
Plays Hector
J.L. Family Ranch
2016
Plays Al Lucero
Gleaming the Cube
1989
Plays Captain Mace Carter
Planet Raptor
2007
Plays Scott Muller
Thief of Hearts
1984
Plays Mickey's Studio Actor
The Blackout
1997
Plays Senator Edmonds
Enemies Among Us
2010
Plays Frank Ramírez
Zenitram
2010
Plays Hector
For the Love of Money
2012
Plays Frank
The Lookalike
2014
Plays Steven
Garbage
2013
Plays Ronaldo
Avenge the Crows
2017
Plays Ned Walker
Bulletface
2010
Plays Archie Touraine
Nothing Is Impossible
2022
Plays Dr. Ray Brady
Star Portal
1997
Plays INS Agent
Deported
2020
Plays Joseph Doyle
Flinch
2021
Plays Victor Reyes
How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer
2005
Plays Kevin Dowd
Naked Lies
1998
Plays Don Juan
Women Is Losers
2021
Plays Father Gregory
Andover
2018
Plays Vinnie Rizzo
Body Count
1995
Plays Oscar
Ladrones y mentirosos
2006
Plays FBI Agent John Jacoby
The Versace Murder
1998
Plays Drone Scientist #1
The Last Sentinel
2007
Plays Rush
Warm Texas Rain
2000
Plays Agent Stubbs
Shadows in Paradise
2010
Plays Rick
Dark World
2008
Plays Jack
Hooded Angels
2002
TV Shows
Plays Avi
Ray Donovan
2013
Plays Michael Santana
Wiseguy
1987
Plays Don Eladio
Better Call Saul
2015
Plays Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena
Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
1990
Plays Tony
Relic Hunter
1999
Plays Lieutenant Rivera
South Beach
2006
Plays Don Eladio
Breaking Bad
2008
Plays Osmany 'Oz' Leon
Cold Case
2003
Plays Blake Thompson
V.I.P.
1998
Plays Lorenzo Cabral
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Reyes
Burn Notice
2007
Plays Miguel Torres
NCIS
2003
Plays Bobby Esposito
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Dr. Manuel Artime
White House Plumbers
2023
Plays Sancho Zamora
S.W.A.T.
2017
Plays Vincente Sandoval
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Don Clyde
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Sgt. Waylon Dumar
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays The Man / Michael
Red Shoe Diaries
1992
Plays Jesus Hernandez
The Rockford Files
1974
Plays Bernardo Rojas
Supergirl
2015
Plays Willie
Goliath
2016
Plays Jaramillo (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Miguel Avila
Common Law
2012
Plays Jimmy Sykes
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Lima
Nash Bridges
1996
Latest Trailers
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Beautiful Wedding
Full Filmography
Boris Is Dead
Tony
2026
Film
Beautiful Wedding
Sancho
2024
Film
White House Plumbers
Dr. Manuel Artime · 1 episode
2023
TV
S.W.A.T.
Sancho Zamora · 1 episode
2022–2023
TV
The Blacklist
Vincente Sandoval · 1 episode
2023
TV
Nothing Is Impossible
Archie Touraine
2022
Film
NCIS
Miguel Torres · 1 episode
2020–2021
TV
Mister Mayfair: The Spyce of Life
Mike
2021
Film
Love on the Rock
Claudio Fairbanks
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Steven Bauer and where are they from?
Steven Bauer is 69 years old, born on December 2, 1956 in Havana, Cuba.
What are the most famous roles of Steven Bauer?
Steven Bauer is best known for roles in Scarface, Primal Fear, Traffic.
How many movies has Steven Bauer been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Steven Bauer has appeared in 89 movies and 26 TV shows.
What was Steven Bauer's first movie?
The career of Steven Bauer began with She's in the Army Now (1981).
What is Steven Bauer's most recent movie or series?
Steven Bauer's most recent release is Boris Is Dead, which premiered on April 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Steven Bauer appeared in?
On television, Steven Bauer has appeared in Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Mentalist, Supergirl.
Steven Bauer
1956-12-02 · Havana, Cuba
Steven Bauer (born Esteban Ernesto Echevarría Samson; December 2, 1956) is a Cuban American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer and musician. He is known for his role as Manny Ribera in the 1983 film Scarface, and his role as Don Eladio on the crime drama show Breaking Bad (2011) and its spin-off Better Call Saul (2017–2022).