Gregory Sierra
Age: N/A | From: New York City, New York, USA
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: Gregg Sierra , Dirk Peno , Gregory Joseph Sierra , Greg Sierra
Gender: Male
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
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Movie Involvements: 30
TV Involvements: 20
Most Famous Work
Biography
Gregory Sierra (January 25, 1937 – January 4, 2021) was a distinguished American actor, celebrated for his versatility and powerful presence on both television and film. Born on January 25, 1937, in New York City's Spanish Harlem, Sierra was of Puerto Rican descent and faced a challenging upbringing after being abandoned by his parents and raised by an aunt. Despite his early hardships, he found a path to acting after impressing at an impromptu audition for an acting school in Manhattan. Sierra's career began on stage, notably with the National Shakespeare Company and performances at the New York Shakespeare Festival. He transitioned to television in the late 1960s and quickly became a familiar face, first gaining major attention as Julio Fuentes, the memorable Puerto Rican neighbor on Sanford and Son, and then as Detective Sergeant Chano Amengual on Barney Miller—two roles that remain among his most enduring contributions to classic TV. Sierra's roster of work included appearances on The Flying Nun, Soap, Miami Vice, Hill Street Blues, Zorro and Son, and scores of guest roles on popular series such as All in the Family, The X-Files, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. His film credits span genres and decades, featuring roles in Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Papillon, The Towering Inferno, and Deep Cover. Gregory Sierra was admired for bringing depth, nuance, and authenticity to every character he portrayed, endearing him to fans and earning the respect of peers. He passed away on January 4, 2021, in Laguna Woods, California, leaving behind a rich legacy in entertainment that spanned nearly fifty years.
Most Famous Work
Columbo
(1971) Lou D'Allessandro
Airwolf
(1984) Frank Ochoa
The X-Files
(1993) Dr. Diamond
Murder, She Wrote
(1984) Lieutenant Gabriel Caceras
Gunsmoke
(1955) Osuna
Walker, Texas Ranger
(1993) Rafael Mendoza
The High Chaparral
(1967) Arrigo
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(1993) EntekActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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| 2018 | Jack Simon | |
| 1998 | Lyle Norman (segment "Rock & Roll Ears") | |
| Father Giovanni | ||
| Bonifacio | ||
| Kareem | ||
| 1996 | N/A | |
| 1994 | Captain Nunez | |
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| General Colon | ||
| 1993 | Dr. Diamond | |
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| The Captain | ||
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| Rafael Mendoza | ||
| Entek | ||
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| 1992 | Rubin | |
| Terence Wheeler | ||
| Felix Barbosa | ||
| 1991 | N/A | |
| 1990 | Hector Aliosa | |
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| Hector | ||
| 1989 | Jesus Gutierrez | |
| 1988 | General | |
| Victor Maldonado | ||
| Victor Maldonado | ||
| 1987 | N/A | |
| Vic 'The Dancer' Pena | ||
| 1986 | Alphonso | |
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| 1985 | N/A | |
| Dr. Paul Ramirez | ||
| Delgado | ||
| Anthony 'Tony' Mendosa | ||
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| 1984 | Sanchez | |
| Moreno | ||
| Ramon | ||
| Lieutenant Gabriel Caceras | ||
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| Councilman Michael Elandro | ||
| Lt. Lou Rodriguez | ||
| Lt. Lou Rodriguez | ||
| Frank Ochoa | ||
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| 1983 | Omani | |
| Silvera | ||
| Commandante Paco Pic | ||
| Diego Ramirez | ||
| George Callender | ||
| 1982 | Det. Mike Rodriguez | |
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| 1981 | N/A | |
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| Dr. Galfas | ||
| 1980 | N/A | |
| 1979 | N/A | |
| Count Montparnasse | ||
| 1978 | Fabricio | |
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| Jesus Gonzalez | ||
| 1977 | Omar Welk | |
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| 1976 | N/A | |
| 1975 | Miguel Amenguale | |
| 1974 | Carlos | |
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| Marruja | ||
| Slade | ||
| Paul | ||
| 1973 | Antonio | |
| Nemo | ||
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| Prosecutor Denton | ||
| Dynamite Hector | ||
| 1972 | N/A | |
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| Jurado | ||
| One-Eyed Horsethief | ||
| Chavarin (as Gregg Sierra) | ||
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| 1971 | Lou D'Allessandro | |
| Lopez | ||
| Chamaco | ||
| Paul Benjamin | ||
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| 1970 | Police Sergeant | |
| Garcia | ||
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| Verger | ||
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| 1968 | N/A | |
| Lolo | ||
| 1967 | Arrigo | |
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| 1966 | N/A | |
| 1955 | Blue Jacket | |
| Osuna | ||
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
