David Zayas

Birth Name:

David Zayas

Birth Place:

Ponce, Puerto Rico

Profession

Actor

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

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
2026Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actor - Drama:Nominated

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