Manuel Uriza - Actor Profile

Manuel Uriza

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Mexico City, México

About Manuel Uriza

Manuel Uriza is a Mexican-American character actor. Born and raised in Mexico City, moving to Miami, Florida in his twenties, Manuel got his first taste of acting when he showed up to an open call to be a background actor in USA's "Burn Notice," and ended up booking a guest star role. He went on to appear in Spanish-speaking television before making his way to Los Angeles. He booked a recurring role on FX Network's "The Bridge" with Diane Kruger and Demián Bichir. Manuel went on to appear in ABC's "Castle," Fox's "Lethal Weapon," FX Network's "Snowfall," and had a recurring role on AMC's award-winning series "Better Call Saul." His film credits include Lionsgate's "Rambo: Last Blood," the award-winning indie film "The Infiltrators," and film festival winner "My Demons Never Swore Solitude." His paternal grandfather was Mexico's first Olympic gold medalist in racing and jumping and his maternal grandfather was a horse trainer, having won the Kentucky derby twice and winning the American Triple Crown, with only 13 horses in history having accomplished such a feat.

Manuel Uriza Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Manuel Uriza reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Manuel Uriza's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Manuel Uriza'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 The Infiltrators, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Manuel Uriza Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Manuel Uriza's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Manuel Uriza has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Jenni Pedro Rivera Average Similar →
2024 Switch Up Fernando Calderon Flop Similar →
2023 Deadland Ignacio Coronado Average Similar →
2021 Calabaza Lorenzo Flop Similar →
2020 Run Sweetheart Run Father Raul Average Similar →
2019 Rambo: Last Blood Doctor Sergio Hit Similar →
2019 The Infiltrators Claudio Super Hit Similar →
2017 My Demons Never Prayed For Solitude - Flop Similar →
2017 I'm Not A Rebel Capitán Melano Average Similar →
2015 Tekuani, the Guardian - Flop Similar →
2015 Malaventura Lagartija Average Similar →
2014 The First - Flop Similar →

Manuel Uriza - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Manuel Uriza?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Manuel Uriza is "The Infiltrators" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Manuel Uriza acted in?

Manuel Uriza has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Manuel Uriza?

Other notable films include "Rambo: Last Blood", "Jenni", and "Deadland".

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