

Gregory Sierra (January 25, 1937 – January 4, 2021) was a distinguished American actor, celebrated for his versatility and powerful presence on both television and film. Born on January 25, 1937, in New York City's Spanish Harlem, Sierra was of Puerto Rican descent and faced a challenging upbringing after being abandoned by his parents and raised by an aunt. Despite his early hardships, he found a path to acting after impressing at an impromptu audition for an acting school in Manhattan. Sierra's career began on stage, notably with the National Shakespeare Company and performances at the New York Shakespeare Festival. He transitioned to television in the late 1960s and quickly became a familiar face, first gaining major attention as Julio Fuentes, the memorable Puerto Rican neighbor on Sanford and Son, and then as Detective Sergeant Chano Amengual on Barney Miller—two roles that remain among his most enduring contributions to classic TV. Sierra's roster of work included appearances on The Flying Nun, Soap, Miami Vice, Hill Street Blues, Zorro and Son, and scores of guest roles on popular series such as All in the Family, The X-Files, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. His film credits span genres and decades, featuring roles in Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Papillon, The Towering Inferno, and Deep Cover. Gregory Sierra was admired for bringing depth, nuance, and authenticity to every character he portrayed, endearing him to fans and earning the respect of peers. He passed away on January 4, 2021, in Laguna Woods, California, leaving behind a rich legacy in entertainment that spanned nearly fifty years.
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Jack Simon
1998
Father Giovanni
1998
Bonifacio
1998
Kareem
1998
Villanazul
1997
Lyle Norman (segment "Rock & Roll Ears")
1996
Luis Alvarez
1994
Captain Nunez
1994
Unknown
1994
General Colon
1993
Dr. Diamond
1993
Mr. Guiterrez
1993
The Captain
1993
Rafael Mendoza
1993
1993
Gen. Eli Parker
1992
Rubin
1992
Terence Wheeler
1992
Felix Barbosa
1991
Jimmy Chagra
1990
Hector Aliosa
1990
Unknown
1990
1988
Victor Maldonado
1988
Victor Maldonado
1987
Unknown
1987
Vic 'The Dancer' Pena
1986
Alphonso
1986
Unknown
1985
Captain Diaz
1985
Colonel Antunnez
1985
General Antonio Vasquez
1985
Dr. Paul Ramirez
1985
Unknown
1984
Moreno
1984
Sanchez
1984
Ramon
1984
Lieutenant Gabriel Caceras
1984
Unknown
1984
Councilman Michael Elandro
1984
Lt. Lou Rodriguez
1984
Lt. Lou Rodriguez
1984
Frank Ochoa
1984
Luis Creighton Acuna
1983
Omani
1983
Commandante Paco Pic
1982
Unknown
1982
Unknown
1981
FBI-Agent Taylor
1981
Gregory Cable
1981
Raul Gutierrez
1981
Sheriff Mark Vargas
1981
ADA Alvarez (archive footage) (uncredited)
1981
ADA Alvarez
1981
Dr. Galfas
1980
Miguel Torres
1980
Diego Ramirez
1979
Eduardo
1979
Howard Castle
1979
Count Montparnasse
1978
Unknown
1978
Jesus Gonzalez
1977
Hector
1977
Unknown
1976
Rick Durado
1975
Mayor Acambarros
1975
Miguel Amenguale
1974
Carlos
1974
Rudolph Chavez
1974
Marruja
1974
Slade
1974
Paul
1973
Antonio
1973
Nemo
1973
Unknown
1973
Prosecutor Denton
1973
Dynamite Hector
1972
Zolly
1972
Patrolman Burgers
1972
Raoul Lopaca
1972
Volta
1972
Norman Esposito
1972
Jurado
1972
One-Eyed Horsethief
1972
Chavarin (as Gregg Sierra)
1972
Julio Fuentes
1971
Lou D'Allessandro
1971
1971
Chamaco
1971
Paul Benjamin
1971
Unknown
1970
Police Sergeant
1970
Garcia
1970
1970
Unknown
1969
Mendez
1969
Mr. Sierra
1968
Zamaron
1968
Lolo
1968
Fletcher
1967
Arrigo
1967
Officer Juarez
1967
Billy Trona
1966
Prado's butler
1966
Gomal
1966
Fernando Laroca
1955
Blue Jacket
1955
Osuna
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Dirk Peno
Gregory Joseph Sierra
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