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David Zayas

Acting • 1962-08-15 • Ponce, Puerto Rico

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

Dexter

Dexter

2006

Dexter: Resurrection

Dexter: Resurrection

2025

The Blacklist

The Blacklist

2013

Blue Bloods

Blue Bloods

2010

Gotham

Gotham

2014

FBI

FBI

2018

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Filmography

2026
R.J. DeckerTV
Victor Ochoa • 4 episodes
★ 7.5
2025
Dexter: ResurrectionTV
Angel Batista • 11 episodes
★ 8.6
2025
The Running ManFilm
Richard Manuel
★ 6.7
2025
Or SomethingFilm
Uptown Mike
★ 8.0
2025
Dexter : RessurectionFilm
Angel Batista
2023
The Night AgentTV
Mike Fonseca • 2 episodes
★ 7.7
2023
SnagFilm
Ramon
★ 5.5
2022
The BearTV
David Marrero • 5 episodes
★ 8.2
2022
Adieu AuroraFilm
Jon Castaneda
2021
Dexter: New BloodTV
Angel Batista • 2 episodes
★ 7.9
2021
Elite Short Stories: Samuel OmarTV
Hombre borracho 1 • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
2021
R♥️JFilm
Fernando Capulet
★ 6.6
2020
Power Book II: GhostTV
Uncle Frank • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2020
Force of NatureFilm
John the Baptist
★ 5.1
2020
Body CamFilm
Sergeant Kesper
★ 6.2
2020
NEXTTV
Nacio Ramos • 3 episodes
★ 7.1
2020
Our Lady of 121st StreetFilm
Edwin
2019
Deadly ClassTV
El Alma Del Diablo • 3 episodes
★ 7.4
2019
Deadly ClassTV
El Angel Del Diablo • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
2018
FBITV
Antonio Vargas • 3 episodes
★ 7.9
2018
Seven SecondsTV
Medina • 3 episodes
★ 7.3
2017
Teen Titans: The Judas ContractFilm
Alberto Reyes (voice)
★ 7.3
2017
The Guest BookTV
David • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2017
Lost Cat CoronaFilm
Ponce
★ 5.7
2017
ShineFilm
Ramon
★ 6.7
2017
11:55Film
Maurice
★ 4.2
2016
TallulahFilm
Detective Richards
★ 6.7
2016
Shut EyeTV
Eduardo Bernal • 20 episodes
★ 6.3
2016
The Lennon ReportFilm
Officer Joseph Medina
★ 5.8
2015
QuanticoTV
Charlie • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
2015
The WannabeFilm
Pablo Guzman
★ 5.1
2014
Chicago P.D.TV
Carlos Mendoza • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2014
GothamTV
Sal Maroni • 11 episodes
★ 7.6
2014
AnnieFilm
Lou
★ 6.2
2014
RideFilm
Ramon
★ 5.7
2014
Saint GeorgeTV
Junior • 6 episodes
★ 6.6
2013
The BlacklistTV
Manny Soto • 4 episodes
★ 7.6
2013
The FollowingTV
Tyson Hernandez • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
2013
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little SecretFilm
Detective Flores
★ 6.0
2012
ElementaryTV
Juan Murillo • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2012
JunctionFilm
Lt. Tarelli
★ 5.7
2011
Person of InterestTV
Ernie Trask • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2011
Bob's BurgersTV
Bubble Master (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2011
GrimmTV
Salvadore Butrell • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
2011
Samuel BleakFilm
Ruben Ramirez
★ 4.5
2010
Blue BloodsTV
Governor Martin Mendez • 5 episodes
★ 7.8
2010
The ExpendablesFilm
General Garza
★ 6.3
2010
SkylineFilm
Oliver
★ 5.1
2010
13Film
Detective Larry Mullane
★ 5.8
2010
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'Film
Self
★ 8.0
2010
CoachFilm
Ramon
★ 5.2
2009
WakeFilm
Grayson
★ 4.8
2009
Flying ByFilm
Tony
★ 4.3
2009
Burning MussoliniFilm
Hector
★ 5.7
2008
In Plain SightTV
Harrison Locke • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2007
Burn NoticeTV
Javier • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2007
Michael ClaytonFilm
Detective Dalberto
★ 6.8
2007
The SavagesFilm
Eduardo
★ 6.9
2006
DexterTV
Angel Batista • 96 episodes
★ 8.2
2006
16 BlocksFilm
Robert Torres
★ 6.5
2006
SharkTV
Alvarez • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2006
ConvictionTV
Cartwright • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
2006
The Feast of the GoatFilm
Antonio de la Maza
★ 5.4
2005
The CloserTV
Brian • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2005
Numb3rsTV
Carlos Costavo • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2005
The InterpreterFilm
Charlie Russell
★ 6.3
2004
JailbaitFilm
Guard
★ 4.7
2004
Mimmo & PaulieFilm
Paulie
★ 9.0
2003
Angels in AmericaTV
Super • 3 episodes
★ 7.6
2003
Anne B. RealFilm
Cynthia's Dad
★ 3.9
2003
UndefeatedFilm
Paulie
★ 3.2
2003
La ArañaFilm
2002
CSI: MiamiTV
Ben Porterson • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2002
Without a TraceTV
Gabriel Molina • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2002
A Gentleman's GameFilm
Alfred D'Angelo
★ 5.2
2002
Washington HeightsFilm
David
★ 7.2
2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV
Stanley Maas • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV
Fire Marshall • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2001
WitFilm
Code Team Blue Head
★ 7.3
2001
Sam the ManFilm
Billy the Cop
★ 3.8
2000
The YardsFilm
Officer Jerry Rifkin
★ 6.3
2000
The BeatTV
Rei Morales • 5 episodes
★ 4.0
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Detective Milton • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Warren Fels • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
Third WatchTV
Motorman • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
Bringing Out the DeadFilm
Cop in Elevator
★ 6.6
1998
RoundersFilm
Osborne
★ 7.0
1998
StepmomFilm
Policeman
★ 7.2
1998
Return to ParadiseFilm
Construction Foreman
★ 6.5
1998
Scarred CityFilm
Cop #1
★ 5.4
1998
All Revved UpFilm
Omar
★ 5.6
1998
BleachFilm
Lt. Ballard
★ 10.0
1998
Above FreezingFilm
Hector
★ 7.5
1997
OzTV
Enrique Morales • 32 episodes
★ 8.0
1997
Lena's DreamsFilm
Jorge
★ 10.0
1990
Law & OrderTV
McGinty • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1990
Law & OrderTV
Raoul Cervantes • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1990
Law & OrderTV
Carlos • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1990
Law & OrderTV
John Mireles • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1990
Law & OrderTV
Justin Cabrera • 1 episodes
★ 7.3