Yul Vazquez - Actor Profile

Yul Vazquez

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 18, 1965
Birth Place: La Havana, Cuba

About Yul Vazquez

Yul Vázquez was born in Cuba. He is an actor and he is married to Linda Larkin. He has appeared as “Bob” in the Seinfeld episodes “The Soup Nazi”, “The Sponge” and “The Puerto Rican Day”. YUL VÁZQUEZ has appeared in over thirty films including “The A-Team” (2010) with Liam Neeson, John Sayles' Amigo, Steven Soderbergh’s two-part epic “Che” (2008), “The Take” (2008), “American Gangster” (2007- SAG Award nomination, Outstanding Cast), “Music Within” (2007), "War of the Worlds" (2005), “Bad Boys 2” (2003), "Traffic" (2000- Winner, SAG Award, Outstanding Cast), and "Runaway Bride" (1999). An original member of LAByrinth Theater Company, Vazquez has appeared in countless LAB productions, including Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot”, directed by Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Other theater includes Terrence McNally’s “The Stendhal Syndrome” at Primary Stages With Isabella Rossellini, and Eduardo Machado’s “The Floating Island Plays” at Mark Taper Forum. Upcoming feature films include “Fugly!” with John Leguizamo, “Salvation Boulevard” with Pierce Brosnan and "The Missing Person", which premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Vazquez will be returning to the stage in the Broadway premiere of "Motherf**ker With The Hat" which also boasts the talents of Bobby Cannavale, Annabella Sciorra and comic Chris Rock (previews March 22, 2011). Yul Vázquez currently serves as co-Artistic Director of LAByrinth Theater Company with Stephen Adly Guirgis & Mimi O'Donnell in New York City. In 2010 Yul Vazquez founded mechanizedmules. A film production company with Ed Vassallo, Rick Rodgers and Robert Leaver. Their first short film F--K premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in spring of 2010. They are currently in production for their first feature film which is shot in Sugar Hill section of New York City - surrounding the last active graveyard in Manhattan. Trinity Cemetery between 152nd and 155th street on the west side of Manhattan.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yul Vazquez reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yul Vazquez'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yul Vazquez remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in American Gangster, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yul Vazquez Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yul Vazquez's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yul Vazquez.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Lost Bus Chief Martinez Hit Similar →
2025 Tin Soldier Lawrence Kollock Flop Similar →
2020 Books of Blood Bennett Average Similar →
2018 The Super Julio Flop Similar →
2018 O.G. Baxter Average Similar →
2018 Gringo Angel Valverde Average Similar →
2017 Last Flag Flying Lieutenant Colonel Wilits Hit Similar →
2017 Crown Heights Commissioner Rafello Hit Similar →
2017 1 Mile To You Mr. Sickle Hit Similar →
2016 True Memoirs of an International Assassin Gen. Ruiz Average Similar →
2016 The Infiltrator Javier Ospina Hit Similar →
2016 The Phenom Eddie Soler Average Similar →
2016 Anesthesia Dr. Edward Barnes Average Similar →
2014 Fugly! Ray Flop Similar →
2014 Kill the Messenger Danilo Blandon Hit Similar →
2014 The Cobbler Marsha Average Similar →
2014 Glass Chin Roberto Flash Flop Similar →
2014 Rob the Mob Vinny Gorgeous Average Similar →
2014 Rob the Mob - Average Similar →
2013 Captain Phillips Captain Frank Castellano Super Hit Similar →
2013 Runner Runner Delegate Herrera Average Similar →
2013 Blood Ties Fabio De Soto Average Similar →
2011 Amigo Padre Hidalgo Flop Similar →
2010 Little Fockers Junior Average Similar →
2010 Lies in Plain Sight Rafael Reyes Average Similar →
2010 The A-Team General Javier Tuco Average Similar →
2010 F--k Yul Average Similar →
2009 The Missing Person Don Edgar Average Similar →
2008 Che: Part Two Alejandro Ramírez Hit Similar →
2008 Che: Part One Alejandro Ramirez Hit Similar →
2008 The Take Marco Ruiz Flop Similar →
2007 American Gangster Alfonso Abruzzo Super Hit Similar →
2007 Anamorph Jorge Ruiz Flop Similar →
2007 The Box Finn Williams Flop Similar →
2006 The Ex Paco Flop Similar →
2006 Things That Hang from Trees Juan Lopez Flop Similar →
2005 War of the Worlds Julio Hit Similar →
2005 The F Word Luis Average Similar →
2003 The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina Gibson Mouse (voice) Flop Similar →
2003 Bad Boys II Detective Mateo Reyes Hit Similar →
2000 Traffic Tigrillo / Obregón Assassin Hit Similar →
2000 Drowning Mona French Instructor Flop Similar →
1999 Man of the Century Brooding Artist Average Similar →
1999 Runaway Bride Dead Head Gill Chavez Average Similar →
1998 The Last Big Thing Ist interviewer Flop Similar →
1996 Jake's Women Luigi Flop Similar →
1995 Nick of Time Gustino (Guest Services) Average Similar →
1994 Somebody to Love Waiter Flop Similar →
1994 Fresh Chille Hit Similar →
1993 Night Owl Tomas Flop Similar →

Yul Vazquez - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yul Vazquez?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yul Vazquez is "American Gangster" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Yul Vazquez acted in?

Yul Vazquez has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yul Vazquez?

Other notable films include "Captain Phillips", "Fresh", and "The Lost Bus".