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David Zayas Biography
Birth Name:David Zayas
Birth Place:Ponce, Puerto Rico
Profession Actor
Fast Facts
- Won a 2007 Satellite Award for his work on "Dexter․"
- While working as a cop, he studied acting at Ernie Martin's Studio Theatre
- Worked as an officer for the New York City Police Department before entering acting
- Often takes on the role of police officers or characters involved with law enforcement
- After graduating high school, he served in the U․S․ Air Foce
- Has voiced a character on the "Grand Theft Auto" video game series
- In 1992, he became a member of the LABryinth Theater Company in New York City
Awards
- 2007Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actor - Television: nominated
- 2007Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
- 2009ALMA Award-Actor in Television - Drama: nominated
- 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2011ALMA Award-Favorite TV Actor - Supporting Role: nominated
- 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2012ALMA Award-Favorite TV Actor-Supporting Role in a Drama: nominated
- 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2013ALMA Award-Special Achievement in Television: winner