David Zayas
ActingAbout David Zayas
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).
David Zayas Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Zayas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Zayas's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of David Zayas's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables', which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Zayas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Zayas's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Zayas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Running Man | Richard Manuel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Or Something | Uptown Mike | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Snag | Ramon | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Adieu Aurora | Jon Castaneda | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | R♥️J | Fernando Capulet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Force of Nature | John the Baptist | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Our Lady of 121st Street | Edwin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Body Cam | Sergeant Kesper | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Shine | Ramon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | 11:55 | Maurice | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Teen Titans: The Judas Contract | Alberto Reyes (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lost Cat Corona | Ponce | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Lennon Report | Officer Joseph Medina | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tallulah | Detective Richards | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Wannabe | Pablo Guzman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Annie | Lou | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ride | Ramon | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret | Detective Flores | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Junction | Lt. Tarelli | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Samuel Bleak | Ruben Ramirez | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Skyline | Oliver | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Expendables | General Garza | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Coach | Ramon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | 13 | Detective Larry Mullane | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Wake | Grayson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Burning Mussolini | Hector | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Flying By | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Savages | Eduardo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Michael Clayton | Detective Dalberto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | 16 Blocks | Robert Torres | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Feast of the Goat | Antonio de la Maza | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Interpreter | Charlie Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Jailbait | Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Undefeated | Paulie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Anne B. Real | Cynthia's Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Gentleman's Game | Alfred D'Angelo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Washington Heights | David | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Wit | Code Team Blue Head | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Sam the Man | Billy the Cop | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Yards | Officer Jerry Rifkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Bringing Out the Dead | Cop in Elevator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Scarred City | Cop #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Stepmom | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Above Freezing | Hector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rounders | Osborne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Return to Paradise | Construction Foreman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | All Revved Up | Omar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bleach | Lt. Ballard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Lena's Dreams | Jorge | Flop | Similar → |
David Zayas - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Zayas?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Zayas is "Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has David Zayas acted in?
David Zayas has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Zayas?
Other notable films include "Or Something", "Teen Titans: The Judas Contract", and "Washington Heights".