Luis Guzmán

Biography:

Luis Guzmán, born on August 28, 1956, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, was raised in New York City’s Riverdale and the Bronx before attending Seward Park High School on the Lower East Side. His mother, Rosa, worked in a hospital, and his stepfather, Benjamin Cardona, repaired televisions. Guzmán earned a degree from American University, then began working as a social worker while acting on the side; he eventually became deeply involved in street theater and independent films

Over a 40-plus-year career, he’s built a reputation as a prolific character actor, collaborating with renowned directors such as Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch‑Drunk Love) and Steven Soderbergh (Out of Sight, The Limey, Traffic) . His other notable films include Q & A, The Hard Way, Carlito’s Way, Snake Eyes, and Keanu; he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male for The Limey

On television, Guzmán starred as Raoul Hernandez in HBO’s Oz (1998–2000), portrayed José Gonzalo Rodríguez Gacha in Narcos (2015), Jesse “Mama” Salander in Code Black (2015–2018), Hector Contreras in Perpetual Grace, LTD (2019), and currently plays Gomez Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday (2022–present)

He has also appeared in guest roles on sitcoms and dramas including Homicide: Life on the Street, Frasier, Community (as himself), Waiting…, The Salton Sea, and Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. He voiced Ricardo Diaz in the video games Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and its prequel. In the early 2000s, he co-starred in the short-lived TV series Luis, and appeared in VH1 nostalgia shows like I Love the ’80s, I Love Toys, and others. He later joined HBO’s John from Cincinnati, which lasted one season

In 2008, Guzmán was featured in Cabot Creamery TV commercials and appeared in the inspirational music video “Yes We Can.” He later starred in HBO’s How to Make It in America and appeared in Snickers Super Bowl ads in 2010

Guzmán lives in Cabot, Vermont. He publicly supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In 2018, he appeared alongside former Yankees all-star Bernie Williams on Bar Rescue, helping rebuild community infrastructure in Loiza, Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. During Puerto Rico’s Telegramgate scandal, he was interviewed on MSNBC, stating “Ricky had to go” and urging action on government corruption

As Gomez Addams in Wednesday, Guzmán continues to bring charisma and depth to the iconic patriarch. He was confirmed as a returning regular for Season 2, set to premiere in August 2025 alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia), Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley), and other returning and new cast members