David Zayas

August 15, 1962 (age 64) Puerto Rico

David Zayas (born August 15, 1962) is a Puerto Rican theatrical, film, and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Angel Batista on Showtime's series Dexter and as Enrique Morales on the HBO prison drama Oz. Since 1998, Zayas has been married to actress Liza Colón-Zayas; he portrays the husband of her character on The Bear (2022 - present).

His titles like The Expendables, Dexter, and Skyline - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/42

Weighted avg: 6.22 /10

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The Expendables

2010August 2010 by Sylvester Stallone

Supporting as General Garza

Supporting as General Garza

5.77 Okay+
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2

Dexter

2006–2013 by James Manos Jr.

Supporting as Angel Batista

Supporting as Angel Batista

7.59 Excellent-
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3

Skyline

2010November 2010 by Colin Strause

Starring as Oliver

Starring as Oliver

4.55 Mediocre
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4

16 Blocks

2006March 2006 by Richard Donner

Supporting as Robert Torres

Supporting as Robert Torres

6.04 Okay++
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5

Michael Clayton

2007September 2007 by Tony Gilroy

Minor role as Detective Dalberto

Minor role as Detective Dalberto

6.35 Good-
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6

Annie

2014December 2014 by Will Gluck

Supporting as Lou

Supporting as Lou

5.77 Okay+
7

7

The Running Man

2025November 2025 by Edgar Wright

Minor role as Richard Manuel

Minor role as Richard Manuel

6.30 Good--
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8

The Interpreter

2005April 2005 by Sydney Pollack

Minor role as Charlie Russell

Minor role as Charlie Russell

5.85 Okay+
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9

Tallulah

2016June 2016 by Sian Heder

Supporting as Detective Richards

Supporting as Detective Richards

6.25 Good--
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10

Dexter: Resurrection

Airing since 2025 by Clyde Phillips

Supporting as Angel Batista

Supporting as Angel Batista

7.81 Excellent
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11

Force of Nature

2020July 2020 by Michael Polish

Supporting as John the Baptist

Supporting as John the Baptist

4.71 Mediocre+
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13

2010March 2010 by Gela Babluani

Minor role as Detective Larry Mullane

Minor role as Detective Larry Mullane

5.36 Okay-
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13

Body Cam

2020May 2020 by Malik Vitthal

Starring as Sergeant Kesper

Starring as Sergeant Kesper

5.75 Okay+
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14

Teen Titans: The Judas Contract

2017April 2017 by Sam Liu

Minor role as Alberto Reyes (voice)

Minor role as Alberto Reyes (voice)

6.92 Good+
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15

Oz

1997–2003 by Tom Fontana

Minor role as Enrique Morales

Minor role as Enrique Morales

7.28 Excellent--
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16

The Savages

2007November 2007 by Tamara Jenkins

Supporting as Eduardo

Supporting as Eduardo

6.44 Good-
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17

The Yards

2000April 2000 by James Gray

Minor role as Officer Jerry Rifkin

Minor role as Officer Jerry Rifkin

5.78 Okay+
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18

Return to Paradise

1998August 1998 by Joseph Ruben

Minor role as Construction Foreman

Minor role as Construction Foreman

6.01 Okay++
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19

Ride

2014November 2014 by Helen Hunt

Supporting as Ramon

Supporting as Ramon

5.36 Okay-
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20

Wit

2001February 2001 by Mike Nichols

Minor role as Code Team Blue Head

Minor role as Code Team Blue Head

6.64 Good
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21

Shut Eye

2016–2017 by Leslie Bohem

Supporting as Eduardo Bernal

Supporting as Eduardo Bernal

5.54 Okay
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22

Snag

2023April 2023 by Ben Milliken

Supporting as Ramon

Supporting as Ramon

5.49 Okay
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23

The Wannabe

2015December 2015 by Nick Sandow

Supporting as Pablo Guzman

Supporting as Pablo Guzman

5.40 Okay-
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24

Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret

2013June 2013 by Jace Alexander

Supporting as Detective Flores

Supporting as Detective Flores

5.71 Okay+
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25

R♥️J

2021January 2021 by Carey Williams

Supporting as Fernando Capulet

Supporting as Fernando Capulet

6.07 Okay++
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26

Wake

2009February 2009 by Ellie Kanner

Minor role as Grayson

Minor role as Grayson

5.23 Okay-
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27

Junction

2012July 2012 by Tony Glazer

Lead role as Lt. Tarelli

Lead role as Lt. Tarelli

Needs more reviews
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28

Anne B. Real

2003June 2003 by Lisa France

Supporting as Cynthia's Dad

Supporting as Cynthia's Dad

5.27 Okay-
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29

The Lennon Report

2016October 2016 by Jeremy Profe

Supporting as Officer Joseph Medina

Supporting as Officer Joseph Medina

5.83 Okay+
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30

11:55

2017June 2017 by Ari Issler

Supporting as Maurice

Supporting as Maurice

5.46 Okay
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31

Jailbait

2004May 2004 by Brett C. Leonard

Supporting as Guard

Supporting as Guard

5.58 Okay
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32

The Feast of the Goat

2006February 2006 by Luis Llosa

Supporting as Antonio de la Maza

Supporting as Antonio de la Maza

5.65 Okay
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33

Coach

2010June 2010 by Will Frears

Minor role as Ramon

Minor role as Ramon

5.63 Okay
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34

Lost Cat Corona

2017February 2017 by Anthony Tarsitano

Supporting as Ponce

Supporting as Ponce

5.84 Okay+
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35

Shine

2017October 2017 by Anthony Nardolillo

Supporting as Ramon

Supporting as Ramon

Needs more reviews
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36

A Gentleman's Game

2002August 2002 by J. Mills Goodloe

Supporting as Alfred D'Angelo

Supporting as Alfred D'Angelo

5.77 Okay+
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37

Undefeated

2003July 2003 by John Leguizamo

Supporting as Paulie

Supporting as Paulie

5.45 Okay
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38

Samuel Bleak

2011March 2011 by Dustin Dugas Schuetter

Starring as Ruben Ramirez

Starring as Ruben Ramirez

Needs more reviews
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39

Burning Mussolini

2009January 2009 by Conrad Pla

Supporting as Hector

Supporting as Hector

Needs more reviews
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40

Washington Heights

2002May 2002 by Alfredo De Villa

Supporting as David

Supporting as David

Needs more reviews
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41

All Revved Up

1998April 1998 by Brandon Cole

Minor role as Omar

Minor role as Omar

Needs more reviews
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42

Sam the Man

2001February 2001 by Gary Winick

Minor role as Billy the Cop

Minor role as Billy the Cop

Needs more reviews