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"‘Leading Men’ is a groundbreaking TV series that delves deep into the rich and vibrant history of male Latino actors in Hollywood. Spanning over a century, each episode takes viewers on a chronological exploration, uncovering the triumphs, challenges, and cultural contributions of these remarkable talents. From silent film stars like Ramón Novarro to trailblazers such as Anthony Quinn and Desi Arnaz, our series highlights the pioneers who paved the way for future generations. We'll delve into their struggles against typecasting, discrimination, and the prevailing stereotypes of their time. Moving through the Golden Age of Hollywood and into the modern era, ‘Leading Men’ celebrates the groundbreaking performances of actors like Ricardo Montalbán, Raúl Juliá, and Edward James Olmos, who defied industry norms and redefined Latino representation on screen.
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Edward James Olmos is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Martin "Marty" Castillo in Miami Vice (1984–1989), American Me (1992) (which he also directed), William Adama in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), Detective Gaff in Blade Runner (1982) and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and the voice of Mito in the 2005 English dub of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. For his performance as high school math teacher Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver (1988), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

 

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