Miguel Piñero - Actor Profile

Miguel Piñero

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
14Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 19, 1946
Birth Place: Gurabo, Puerto Rico

About Miguel Piñero

Miguel Piñero was a Puerto Rican playwright, actor, and co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Café.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Miguel Piñero reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Miguel Piñero's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Miguel Piñero remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sing Sing Thanksgiving, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Miguel Piñero Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Miguel Piñero's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Sing Sing Thanksgiving (1974) movie poster
★10.0

Sing Sing Thanksgiving: B.B. King, Joan Baez and other great artists gather for a show at Sing Sing Prison.

Sing Sing Thanksgiving

1974•Music
★7.8
Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper (1984) movie poster
★7.8

Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper: Miami detective Sonny Crockett reluctantly teams with New York City cop Rico Tubbs when both of them end up pursuing a d

Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper

1984•Drama
★6.7
Short Eyes (1977) movie poster
★6.7

Short Eyes: A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City’s infamous Tombs prison. When the other inm

Short Eyes

1977•Drama
★6.5
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) movie poster
★6.5

Fort Apache, the Bronx: From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "For

Fort Apache, the Bronx

1981•Crime
★6.4
Times Square (1980) movie poster
★6.4

Times Square: When a 13-year-old girl befriends a defiant antisocial child of the streets, the mismatched runaways set off to the Big

Times Square

1980•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Miguel Piñero.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 Almost You Ralph Flop Similar →
1984 Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper Esteban Calderone Super Hit Similar →
1984 Alphabet City Dealer Flop Similar →
1983 Deal of the Century Molino Flop Similar →
1983 Breathless Carlito Average Similar →
1983 Exposed Man in the Street (New York) Flop Similar →
1981 Fort Apache, the Bronx Hernando Hit Similar →
1981 See China and Die Gonzalez Average Similar →
1980 The Jericho Mile Rubio Average Similar →
1980 Times Square Roberto Average Similar →
1979 The Streets of L.A. 2nd Duster Flop Similar →
1977 Short Eyes Go-Go Hit Similar →
1977 Looking Up Mugger Flop Similar →
1974 Sing Sing Thanksgiving Self Super Hit Similar →

Miguel Piñero - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Miguel Piñero?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Miguel Piñero is "Sing Sing Thanksgiving" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Miguel Piñero acted in?

Miguel Piñero has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Miguel Piñero?

Other notable films include "Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper", "Short Eyes", and "Fort Apache, the Bronx".