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).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Zayas 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 David Zayas'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Zayas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables', which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Zayas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Zayas's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Zayas.
| 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 | Average | 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".