Carlos Gómez (born January 1, 1962) is an American actor.

Life and career

Gómez was born in New York, to

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parents, the son of Cora Gomez.Carlos Gomez Biography ((?)-)
/ref> He is an actor who has starred in both film and on the small screen since the late 1980s. His first part in a film came in the form of a dancer looking to make it big in ''Dance to Win'' (1989). One of his more notable performances is considered to be as gay paramedic Raul Melendez in '' ER'' (1995–1996). He has, among other roles, guest-starred as a repeating support villain on the hit television show ''

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'' as the

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(SFPD) Internal Affairs Department Inspector (and undercover demon) Rodriguez pressuring the regular character

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. He first appeared in the 20th episode of the first season " The Power of Two", and his final appearance was in the 22nd episode of the season (its finale) " Deja Vu All Over Again". He has also starred alongside

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in two films, the first being '' Desperado'', where he plays the Right Hand of Bucho, the man

Antonio Banderas José Antonio Domínguez Bandera (born 10 August 1960), known professionally as Antonio Banderas, is a Spanish actor. Known for his work in films of several genres, he has received numerous accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award ...

spends the film looking for, and also, in '' Fools Rush In'', where he plays Salma's ex-boyfriend, Chuy. Carlos can also be seen in the

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drama ''

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'', where he plays Mayor Manny Delgado, alongside

James Woods James Howard Woods (born April 18, 1947) is an American actor. Known for fast-talking, intense roles on screen and stage, he has received numerous accolades, including three Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for t ...

and

Jeri Ryan Jeri Lynn Ryan (née Zimmermann; born February 22, 1968) is an American actress best known for her role as the former Borg drone Seven of Nine in '' Star Trek: Voyager'' (19972001) and '' Star Trek: Picard'' (20202023) for which she won two Satur ...

. Gomez appeared in the 2008 Broadway musical ''

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'' as Kevin and was a cast member of the A&E television series '' The Glades'' for all four seasons. He also played the part of Officer Navarro in the ''

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'' episode "Machismo". He also appeared in season 3 of the

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sitcom ''

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'' episode titled " The One with All the Jealousy", and in season 3 of the

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drama '' 24''. He appeared in '' Dolphin Tale 2''. In 2020, Gomez was cast as Rafael Garcia, the lead character's father, in the ABC romantic comedy-drama series '' The Baker and the Beauty''.

Filmography

References

External links

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Official Site for actor Carlos Gomez
1962 births American male film actors American male television actors American entertainers of Cuban descent Living people Hispanic and Latino American male actors Male actors from New York City {{US-tv-actor-1960s-stub