Tony Plana

Acting • 1952-04-19 • Havana, Cuba

Tony Plana (born April 19, 1952) is a Cuban American stage, film and television actor and director, best known for playing Ignacio Suarez, the father of the leading character on the television show "Ugly Betty".

Known For

7.9

Desperate Housewives

2004

7.8

24

2001

8.2

Marvel's The Punisher

2017

7.0

Madam Secretary

2014

6.4

Ugly Betty

2006

7.5

Superstore

2015

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Filmography

2026
Office RomanceFilm
Francisco Alberto
★ 6.4
2026
R.J. DeckerTV
Baltazar Cruz • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2026
Breaking BearTV
(voice) • 8 episodes
★ 7.2
2024
Holy CashFilm
Actor
★ 6.0
2024
Union of KingsFilm
Jorge de Armas
2023
Not Dead YetTV
Carlos Garza • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2023
White House PlumbersTV
Rolando 'Musculito' Martinez • 5 episodes
★ 6.2
2023
A Snowy Day in OaklandFilm
Jesus Salgado
★ 6.8
2022
The Legend of Vox MachinaTV
Kamaljiori (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2021
Only Murders in the BuildingTV
George • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2020
Madagascar: A Little WildTV
Pedro (voice) • 4 episodes
★ 7.0
2020
Wasp NetworkFilm
Luis Posada Carriles
★ 6.0
2020
DeputyTV
Jorge Reyes • 2 episodes
★ 6.8
2020
Connecting...TV
Ramon • 1 episodes
★ 5.5
2019
EvilTV
Chet Garcia • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2019
BombshellFilm
Geraldo Rivera
★ 6.8
2019
Victor and ValentinoTV
El Pintor (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
2019
Playing with FireTV
Peter • 10 episodes
★ 5.8
2019
David Makes ManTV
Joe Padilla • 7 episodes
★ 6.6
2019
SenecaFilm
Father Ruben
2018
Mayans M.C.TV
Devante • 7 episodes
★ 8.0
2017
Marvel's The PunisherTV
Rafael Hernandez • 8 episodes
★ 8.2
2017
The Good FightTV
Oscar Rivi • 5 episodes
★ 7.5
2017
Roman J. Israel, Esq.Film
Jessie Salinas
★ 6.3
2017
One Day at a TimeTV
Berto Riera • 4 episodes
★ 7.7
2017
Room 104TV
Bracamonte • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
2017
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The CartelFilm
El Cardenal
★ 6.7
2017
Butterfly CaughtFilm
Michael Channis (Acting Coach)
★ 5.3
2016
Lethal WeaponTV
Ronnie Delgado • 7 episodes
★ 7.3
2016
ShooterTV
Guitierez • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2016
ColonyTV
Proxy Alcala • 4 episodes
★ 6.9
2016
StartUpTV
Adolfo Morales • 15 episodes
★ 7.1
2016
America AdriftFilm
William Fernandez
2015
SuperstoreTV
Ron Sosa • 3 episodes
★ 7.5
2014
Jane the VirginTV
Father Ortega • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2014
Madam SecretaryTV
Ed Parker • 12 episodes
★ 7.0
2014
The AffairTV
Ben Cruz • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2013
The BlacklistTV
Mr. Diaz • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2013
Pain & GainFilm
Captain Lopez
★ 6.3
2013
The FostersTV
Victor Gutierrez • 5 episodes
★ 7.5
2013
Alpha HouseTV
Benito 'Benny' Lopez • 6 episodes
★ 7.2
2013
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little SecretFilm
Prosecutor Martinez
★ 6.0
2013
Meddling MomFilm
Luis
★ 4.3
2013
A Miracle in Spanish HarlemFilm
Mariano
2012
ElementaryTV
General Howard Alvero • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2012
BlueTV
Stribling • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2012
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente FernandezFilm
Dr. Dominguez
★ 4.9
2011
Person of InterestTV
J.P. Suarez • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2011
Body of ProofTV
Armando Rosas • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2011
Harry's LawTV
Judge Tomás Garcia • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2011
Legally BrownFilm
Self - Host
2010
Blue BloodsTV
President Velverde • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2010
Law & Order: LATV
Jorge Gomez • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2010
Flowers for NormaFilm
Older Gentleman #1
2009
CastleTV
Father Arguello • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2009
Celebrity Ghost StoriesTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2009
Life Is Hot in CracktownFilm
Lou
★ 5.9
2008
Marina's Secret WorldFilm
2007
Half Past Dead 2Film
Warden El Fuego
★ 5.3
2007
The Dead OneFilm
Aparicio
★ 5.1
2007
Towards DarknessFilm
Carlos Gutierrez
★ 4.9
2006
PsychTV
Pablo Nuñez • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2006
Ugly BettyTV
Ignacio Suarez • 85 episodes
★ 6.4
2006
SlayerFilm
Javier
★ 4.5
2006
Arte 1 DocumentaFilm
2005
The CloserTV
Alonzo Lopez • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2005
Goal!Film
Hernan Muñez
★ 6.8
2005
Commander in ChiefTV
Pete Ragone • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2005
Vampire BatsFilm
Sheriff Herbst
★ 4.5
2004
Desperate HousewivesTV
Alejandro • 3 episodes
★ 7.9
2003
Dreaming of JuliaFilm
The narrator
★ 6.0
2002
MonkTV
Cpt. Alameda • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2002
Half Past DeadFilm
Warden El Fuego
★ 5.1
2002
John DoeTV
Captain Ruiz • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
2002
Less than PerfectTV
Owl Inspector • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2002
FidelFilm
Gen. Fulgencio Battista
★ 4.9
2001
24TV
Omar • 5 episodes
★ 7.8
2001
The DivisionTV
★ 7.1
2001
Vegas, City of DreamsFilm
Captain Martin
★ 3.4
2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV
Elindio Zapata • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2000
Clifford the Big Red DogTV
Victor / Pedro (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2000
Noriega: God's FavoriteFilm
Colonel Diaz-Herrera
★ 5.3
2000
Resurrection Blvd.TV
Roberto Santiago • 53 episodes
★ 8.3
2000
The Princess and the Barrio BoyFilm
Ramon Torres
★ 6.0
2000
KnockoutFilm
Chuck Alvarado
★ 4.2
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Father Menendez • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
The West WingTV
Mickey Troop • 2 episodes
★ 8.3
1999
Hard Time: Hostage HotelFilm
Mayor
★ 6.7
1999
Let the Devil Wear BlackFilm
Tall
★ 4.3
1999
JusticeFilm
Orlando Reyes
★ 4.8
1999
My Little AssassinFilm
★ 5.7
1998
Martial LawTV
Chava Rocha • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1998
Shadow of DoubtFilm
Detective Krause
★ 4.8
1998
The Wonderful Ice Cream SuitFilm
Victor Medina
★ 7.0
1998
Every Dog Has Its DayFilm
Officer Tom
★ 5.0
1997
Ally McBealTV
Judge Warren Figueroa • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1997
One Eight SevenFilm
Garcia
★ 6.7
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionTV
David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient") • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1997
Brooklyn SouthTV
Lieutenant Casisas • 1 episodes
★ 9.6
1997
GunTV
Innez • 1 episodes
★ 4.6
1997
Santa FeFilm
Chief Gomez
★ 4.2
1997
Sub DownFilm
Lt. Commander Melges
★ 3.8
1997
Canción desesperadaFilm
★ 9.0
1997
Total SecurityTV
★ 7.0
1997
Down for the BarrioFilm
Cesar
★ 7.0
1996
Primal FearFilm
Martinez
★ 7.7
1996
The PretenderTV
Det. Guerra • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1996
Nash BridgesTV
Roscoe Skirt • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1996
Lone StarFilm
Ray
★ 7.1
1996
Death in GranadaFilm
Lorca's Friend Marcos
★ 5.6
1996
Peacock BluesFilm
★ 9.0
1996
Bad BusinessFilm
Tony
1995
JAGTV
Colonel Okarman • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1995
The Drew Carey ShowTV
Andrew Rodriguez • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1995
NixonFilm
Manolo Sanchez
★ 6.8
1995
Murder OneTV
Julio Salazar • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1995
500 NationsTV
★ 7.6
1995
Silver StrandFilm
Richie Guttierez
★ 4.4
1995
Santo BugitoTV
Paco (voice) • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
1994
ERTV
Priest • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1994
The Burning SeasonFilm
Galvao
★ 6.3
1994
One West WaikikiTV
★ 7.7
1994
A Million to JuanFilm
Jorge
★ 5.4
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space NineTV
Amaros • 2 episodes
★ 7.9
1993
Dave's WorldTV
Juan Gallegos • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1993
Father & Son: Dangerous RelationsFilm
Torres
★ 6.2
1993
Bakersfield P.D.TV
Luke Ramirez • 17 episodes
★ 7.7
1993
The Sinner in the MaskFilm
1992
Live WireFilm
Al-Red
★ 5.3
1992
The Panama DeceptionFilm
English Voice-over
★ 7.0
1991
JFKFilm
Carlos Bringuier
★ 7.6
1991
One Good CopFilm
Beniamino
★ 5.7
1991
Keeper of the CityFilm
Gunman
★ 5.2
1991
Veronica ClareTV
★ 6.0
1990
The RookieFilm
Morales
★ 5.9
1990
HavanaFilm
Julio Ramos
★ 5.8
1990
Drug Wars: The Camarena StoryTV
Pavon Reyes • 3 episodes
★ 6.7
1990
Sweet 15Film
Samuel Dela Cruz
★ 4.5
1990
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the KillingFilm
Mario Portillo Grande
★ 5.6
1990
So Proudly We HailFilm
FBI Agent Alonso
★ 6.0
1989
SeinfeldTV
Manny • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1989
CoachTV
Albert • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1989
RomeroFilm
Father Manuel Morantes
★ 6.9
1989
The Case of the Hillside StranglersFilm
Mike Hernandez
★ 6.5
1989
Buy & CellFilm
Raoul
★ 5.2
1989
SnoopsTV
Eduardo Montoya • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1988
Break of DawnFilm
Rodriguez
★ 6.3
1987
21 Jump StreetTV
Robert Mendez • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1987
Beauty and the BeastTV
Louis Horner • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
1987
Born in East L.A.Film
Feo
★ 5.8
1987
DisorderliesFilm
Miguel
★ 4.9
1987
The Gambler: The Legend ContinuesFilm
★ 6.0
1986
L.A. LawTV
Roberto Rivera • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
¡Three Amigos!Film
Jefe
★ 6.3
1986
SalvadorFilm
Major Maximilliano Casanova
★ 7.0
1986
The Best of TimesFilm
Chico
★ 5.7
1986
It's Garry Shandling's ShowTV
Jorge Herrera • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1985
The Golden GirlsTV
Alvarez • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1985
The EqualizerTV
Antonio Cruz • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
Godzilla 1985Film
Goro Maki (voice) (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1985
LatinoFilm
Ruben
★ 5.5
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Desi Ortega • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
Miami ViceTV
Ernesto Guerrero • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
Miami ViceTV
Cinco • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
HunterTV
Vern • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1984
HunterTV
Otero • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1984
HunterTV
D.A. • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1983
Valley GirlFilm
Low Rider
★ 6.0
1983
NightmaresFilm
Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")
★ 5.9
1983
El NorteFilm
Carlos the Bus Boy
★ 7.1
1983
Deal of the CenturyFilm
Chicano Man
★ 4.6
1983
BrainwashFilm
Reza Haddad
★ 6.3
1983
What's Up, Hideous Sun DemonFilm
Officer Ignatz
★ 8.0
1983
Listen to Your HeartFilm
Julio
★ 8.0
1982
Remington SteeleTV
Hector Sanchez • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1982
An Officer and a GentlemanFilm
Emiliano Della Serra
★ 7.0
1982
T. J. HookerTV
Chuy Vallestero • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1982
Cagney & LaceyTV
Freddie • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1982
American PlayhouseTV
Carlos the Bus Boy • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1982
American PlayhouseTV
Gene Rodriguez • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1981
Falcon CrestTV
Sal Tortino • 2 episodes
★ 5.6
1981
Hill Street BluesTV
★ 7.6
1981
Zoot SuitFilm
Rudy
★ 6.4
1981
Madame XFilm
Senor Rueda
★ 6.7
1980
First FamilyFilm
White House Gardener
★ 3.4
1979
The Streets of L.A.Film
Alberto "Toto" Corona
★ 7.0
1978
The Boss' SonFilm
Juan
★ 10.0
1976
Quincy, M.E.TV
★ 7.5
1976
What's Happening!!TV
Amid • 1 episodes
★ 7.3