Born on July 9, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, he is an acclaimed actor known for his versatile roles in television and film. He gained fame for his work on the TV series "L.A. Law" as Victor Sifuentes and further solidified his reputation with his role as Det. Bobby Simone on "NYPD Blue." His film credits include "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones" and "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith." A proud advocate for Latino representation, he has been influential both on and off-screen.