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Acting
David Zayas
David Zayas is best known for Dexter, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Gotham and The Blacklist. David Zayas was born on August 15, 1962. David Zayas is 64 years old (born August 15, 1962).
- Born
- August 15, 1962 (64 years old)
- Place of birth
- Ponce, Puerto Rico
Biography
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).
Known for
Filmography
- 2026R.J. DeckerVictor Ochoa
- 2025Dexter: ResurrectionAngel Batista
- 2023The Night AgentMike Fonseca
- 2022The BearDavid Marrero
- 2021Elite Short Stories: Samuel OmarHombre borracho 1
- 2021Dexter: New BloodAngel Batista
- 2020Power Book II: GhostUncle Frank
- 2020NEXTNacio Ramos
- 2019Deadly ClassEl Alma Del Diablo
- 2018Seven SecondsMedina
- 2018FBIAntonio Vargas
- 2017The Guest BookDavid
- 2016Shut EyeEduardo Bernal
- 2015QuanticoCharlie
- 2014GothamSal Maroni
- 2014Saint GeorgeJunior
- 2014Chicago P.D.Carlos Mendoza
- 2013The BlacklistManny Soto
- 2013The FollowingTyson Hernandez
- 2012ElementaryJuan Murillo
- 2011GrimmSalvadore Butrell
- 2011Person of InterestErnie Trask
- 2011Bob's BurgersBubble Master (voice)
- 2010Blue BloodsGovernor Martin Mendez
- 2008In Plain SightHarrison Locke
- 2007Burn NoticeJavier
- 2006DexterAngel Batista
- 2006ConvictionCartwright
- 2006SharkAlvarez
- 2005The CloserBrian
- 2005Numb3rsCarlos Costavo
- 2003Angels in AmericaSuper
- 2002CSI: MiamiBen Porterson
- 2002Without a TraceGabriel Molina
- 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentStanley Maas
- 2000The BeatRei Morales
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDetective Milton
- 1999Third WatchMotorman
- 1997OzEnrique Morales
- 1990Law & OrderMcGinty
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Zayas been in?
David Zayas is best known for Dexter, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Gotham and The Blacklist.
When was David Zayas born?
David Zayas was born on August 15, 1962. (Ponce, Puerto Rico)
How old is David Zayas?
David Zayas is 64 years old (born August 15, 1962).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·