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Yul Vazquez
Yul Vazquez

Yul Vazquez

Actor
61 yearsMar 18, 1965La Havana, Cuba
A Cuban-American actor born in Havana, Yul Vazquez is a prolific and versatile character player. He appeared in 'War of the Worlds' (2005), 'American Gangster' (2007), 'Captain Phillips' (2013), 'Bad Boys II' (2003) and 'The A-Team' (2010), among many films, and has been a fixture of prestige television. Equally at home as heavies, cops and immigrants, he brings understated intensity to supporting roles. A dependable, hard-working character actor, he has quietly amassed one of the busiest résumés in American film and TV.
A Cuban-American actor born in Havana, Yul Vazquez is a prolific and versatile character player. He appeared in 'War of the Worlds' (2005), 'American Gangster' (2007), 'Captain Phillips' (2013), 'Bad Boys II' (2003) and 'The A-Team' (2010), among many films, and has been a fixture of prestige television. Equally at home as heavies, cops and immigrants, he brings understated intensity to supporting roles. A dependable, hard-working character actor, he has quietly amassed one of the busiest résumés in American film and TV.
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Diamond
Butler
★ 5.7
2026
Imposters
Chief Ezra Reid
★ 7.2
2026
Run Amok
Uncle Dan
★ 2.0
2026
Will Trent
Sheriff Caleb Roussard
★ 7.3
2026Season 4
The American Revolution
Henry Knox / José de Gálvez (voice) · 3 episodes
★ 5.9
2025–
The Lost Bus
Chief Martinez
★ 7.0
2025
Tin Soldier
Lawrence Kollock
★ 4.9
2025
Severance
Petey (voice)
★ 8.4
2025Season 2
Will Trent
Sheriff Caleb Roussard
★ 7.3
2025Season 3
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Yul Vazquez and where are they from?
Yul Vazquez is 61 years old, born on March 18, 1965 in La Havana, Cuba.
What are the most famous roles of Yul Vazquez?
Yul Vazquez is best known for roles in War of the Worlds, Captain Phillips, American Gangster.
How many movies has Yul Vazquez been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), Yul Vazquez has appeared in 53 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Yul Vazquez's first movie?
The career of Yul Vazquez began with Bitter Harvest (1992).
What is Yul Vazquez's most recent movie or series?
Yul Vazquez's most recent release is Diamond, which premiered on May 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Yul Vazquez appeared in?
On television, Yul Vazquez has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Severance, Fringe, Seinfeld.
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Yul Vazquez
Yul Vazquez
1965-03-18 · La Havana, Cuba

Yul Vázquez was born in Cuba. He is an actor and he is married to Linda Larkin. He has appeared as “Bob” in the Seinfeld episodes “The Soup Nazi”, “The Sponge” and “The Puerto Rican Day”.

YUL VÁZQUEZ has appeared in over thirty films including “The A-Team” (2010) with Liam Neeson, John Sayles' Amigo, Steven Soderbergh’s two-part epic “Che” (2008), “The Take” (2008), “American Gangster” (2007- SAG Award nomination, Outstanding Cast), “Music Within” (2007), "War of the Worlds" (2005), “Bad Boys 2” (2003), "Traffic" (2000- Winner, SAG Award, Outstanding Cast), and "Runaway Bride" (1999). An original member of LAByrinth Theater Company, Vazquez has appeared in countless LAB productions, including Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot”, directed by Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Other theater includes Terrence McNally’s “The Stendhal Syndrome” at Primary Stages With Isabella Rossellini, and Eduardo Machado’s “The Floating Island Plays” at Mark Taper Forum. Upcoming feature films include “Fugly!” with John Leguizamo, “Salvation Boulevard” with Pierce Brosnan and "The Missing Person", which premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Vazquez will be returning to the stage in the Broadway premiere of "Motherf**ker With The Hat" which also boasts the talents of Bobby Cannavale, Annabella Sciorra and comic Chris Rock (previews March 22, 2011).

Yul Vázquez currently serves as co-Artistic Director of LAByrinth Theater Company with Stephen Adly Guirgis & Mimi O'Donnell in New York City. In 2010 Yul Vazquez founded mechanizedmules. A film production company with Ed Vassallo, Rick Rodgers and Robert Leaver. Their first short film F--K premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in spring of 2010. They are currently in production for their first feature film which is shot in Sugar Hill section of New York City - surrounding the last active graveyard in Manhattan. Trinity Cemetery between 152nd and 155th street on the west side of Manhattan.

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