Gregory Sierra
Known for Acting · 111 credits
- Born
- 1937-01-25
- Died
- 2021-01-04
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Gregg Sierra · Dirk Peno · Gregory Joseph Sierra · Greg Sierra
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.
Known For
TV Shows (66)
Columbo
1971
as Lou D'Allessandro
The X-Files
1993
as Dr. Diamond
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Sanchez / Ramon / Moreno / Lieutenant Gabriel Caceras
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Entek
Falcon Crest
1981
as FBI-Agent Taylor
MacGyver
1985
as Colonel Antunnez / Captain Diaz / General Antonio Vasquez
Ironside
1967
as Billy Trona
Miami Vice
1984
as Lt. Lou Rodriguez
Hill Street Blues
1981
as ADA Alvarez / ADA Alvarez (archive footage) (uncredited)
Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Miguel Torres
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Lolo
Mission: Impossible
1966
as Fernando Laroca / Gomal / Prado's butler
Quincy, M.E.
1976
as Rick Durado
The Waltons
1972
as Volta
Barney Miller
1975
as Miguel Amenguale
Simon & Simon
1981
as Gregory Cable / Raul Gutierrez
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993
as Gen. Eli Parker
Airwolf
1984
as Frank Ochoa
Hunter
1984
as Councilman Michael Elandro
Hart to Hart
1979
as Eduardo / Howard Castle
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Lyle Norman (segment "Rock & Roll Ears")
Lou Grant
1977
as Hector
Cagney & Lacey
1982
as Eddie 'Cleanhead' Stutz
Ellen
1994
as General Colon
Medical Center
1969
as Mendez
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Rafael Mendoza
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Hector
Gunsmoke
1955
as Blue Jacket / Osuna
The High Chaparral
1967
as Arrigo
Sanford and Son
1972
as Julio Fuentes
All in the Family
1971
as Paul Benjamin
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Patrolman Burgers
McCloud
1970
as 1st Deputy
Alias Smith and Jones
1971
The Flying Nun
1967
as Officer Juarez
Growing Pains
1985
as Dr. Paul Ramirez
The Mod Squad
1968
as Zamaron
It Takes a Thief
1968
as Fletcher
Police Story
1973
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
Petrocelli
1974
as Rudolph Chavez
The Greatest American Hero
1981
as Sheriff Mark Vargas
Banacek
1972
as Norman Esposito
Cover Up
1984
The Bill Cosby Show
1969
as Mr. Sierra
The Golden Palace
1992
as Rubin
Blue Thunder
1984
as Luis Creighton Acuna
Shades of L.A.
1990
Hawkins
1973
as Prosecutor Denton
Banyon
1972
as Raoul Lopaca
Masquerade
1983
as Omani
Hunter
1977
Blacke's Magic
1986
Cassie & Co.
1982
P.S. I Luv U
1991
Thea
1993
as Mr. Guiterrez
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983
as Silvera
FBI: The Untold Stories
1991
as Jimmy Chagra
Something Is Out There
1988
as Victor Maldonado
A.E.S. Hudson Street
1978
Movies (45)
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993
as The Captain
Papillon
1973
as Antonio
Vampires
1998
as Father Giovanni
The Towering Inferno
1974
as Carlos
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
1970
as Verger
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
1992
as Terence Wheeler
Deep Cover
1992
as Felix Barbosa
A Low Down Dirty Shame
1994
as Captain Nunez
Jane Austen's Mafia!
1998
as Bonifacio
Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper
1984
as Lt. Lou Rodriguez
The Night They Took Miss Beautiful
1977
as Omar Welk
Let's Get Harry
1986
as Alphonso
Hearts of Hot Shots! Part Deux—A Filmmaker's Apology
1993
The Other Side of the Wind
2018
as Jack Simon
Getting Straight
1970
as Garcia
The Castaway Cowboy
1974
as Marruja
The Wrath of God
1972
as Jurado
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
1998
as Villanazul
Johnny 316
1998
as Kareem
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
1980
as Diego Ramirez
Pocket Money
1972
as Chavarin (as Gregg Sierra)
Uncommon Valor
1983
as George Callender
The Trouble with Spies
1987
as Capt. Sanchez
Evening in Byzantium
1978
as Fabricio
The Clones
1973
as Nemo
Honky Tonk
1974
as Slade
Stingray
1985
as Anthony 'Tony' Mendosa
The Prisoner of Zenda
1979
as Count Montparnasse
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
1972
as One-Eyed Horsethief
Unspeakable Acts
1990
as Frank Fuster
Desperado: Badlands Justice
1989
as Jesus Gutierrez
The Thief Who Came to Dinner
1973
as Dynamite Hector
Mean Dog Blues
1978
as Jesus Gonzalez
300 Miles for Stephanie
1981
as Dr. Galfas
Command 5
1985
as Delgado
Farrell: For the People
1982
as Det. Mike Rodriguez
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983
as Silvera
Red Sky at Morning
1971
as Chamaco
Her Secret Life
1987
as Vic 'The Dancer' Pena
Where the Hell's That Gold?!!?
1988
as General
Weekend of Terror
1970
as Police Sergeant
Donor
1990
as Hector Aliosa
Machismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns
1971
as Lopez
Goodnight Jackie
1974
as Paul
Antonio and the Mayor
1975
as Mayor Acambarros
About Gregory Sierra
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 Nationa… With 111 credits spanning from 1955 to 2018, Gregory Sierra has appeared in 45 films and 66 TV shows.
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Most Popular Gregory Sierra Movies
- Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) — as The Captain
- Papillon (1973) — as Antonio
- Vampires (1998) — as Father Giovanni
- The Towering Inferno (1974) — as Carlos
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) — as Verger
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