Gregory Sierra
Acting
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.
TV Shows(65)
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Lyle Norman (segment "Rock & Roll Ears")
1997
Common Law
Luis Alvarez
1996
704 Hauser
1994
Ellen
General Colon
1994
The X-Files
Dr. Diamond
1993
Thea
Mr. Guiterrez
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Rafael Mendoza
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Entek
1993
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Gen. Eli Parker
1993
The Golden Palace
Rubin
1992
FBI: The Untold Stories
Jimmy Chagra
1991
P.S. I Luv U
1991
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Hector
1990
Something Is Out There
Victor Maldonado
1988
Something Is Out There
Victor Maldonado
1988
Blacke's Magic
1986
MacGyver
Colonel Antunnez
1985
Growing Pains
Dr. Paul Ramirez
1985
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Sanchez
1984
Cover Up
1984
Hunter
Councilman Michael Elandro
1984
Miami Vice
Lt. Lou Rodriguez
1984
Airwolf
Frank Ochoa
1984
Blue Thunder
Luis Creighton Acuna
1984
Masquerade
Omani
1983
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
Silvera
1983
Zorro and Son
Commandante Paco Pic
1983
Cagney & Lacey
Eddie 'Cleanhead' Stutz
1982
Cassie & Co.
1982
Falcon Crest
FBI-Agent Taylor
1981
Simon & Simon
Gregory Cable
1981
The Greatest American Hero
Sheriff Mark Vargas
1981
Hill Street Blues
ADA Alvarez
1981
Magnum, P.I.
Miguel Torres
1980
Hart to Hart
Eduardo
1979
Evening in Byzantium
Fabricio
1978
A.E.S. Hudson Street
1978
Lou Grant
Hector
1977
Hunter
1977
Quincy, M.E.
Rick Durado
1976
Barney Miller
Miguel Amenguale
1975
Petrocelli
Rudolph Chavez
1974
Police Story
1973
Hawkins
Prosecutor Denton
1973
Kung Fu
Zolly
1972
The Streets of San Francisco
Patrolman Burgers
1972
Banyon
Raoul Lopaca
1972
The Waltons
Volta
1972
Banacek
Norman Esposito
1972
Sanford and Son
Julio Fuentes
1972
Columbo
Lou D'Allessandro
1971
All in the Family
Paul Benjamin
1971
Alias Smith and Jones
1971
McCloud
1970
Medical Center
Mendez
1969
The Bill Cosby Show
Mr. Sierra
1969
The Mod Squad
Zamaron
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Lolo
1968
It Takes a Thief
Fletcher
1968
The High Chaparral
Arrigo
1967
The Flying Nun
Officer Juarez
1967
Ironside
Billy Trona
1967
Mission: Impossible
Fernando Laroca
1966
Gunsmoke
Blue Jacket
1955
Movies(45)
The Other Side of the Wind
Jack Simon
2018
Vampires
Father Giovanni
1998
Jane Austen's Mafia!
Bonifacio
1998
Johnny 316
Kareem
1998
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
Villanazul
1998
A Low Down Dirty Shame
Captain Nunez
1994
Hot Shots! Part Deux
The Captain
1993
Hearts of Hot Shots! Part Deux—A Filmmaker's Apology
1993
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
Terence Wheeler
1992
Deep Cover
Felix Barbosa
1992
Donor
Hector Aliosa
1990
Unspeakable Acts
Frank Fuster
1990
Desperado: Badlands Justice
Jesus Gutierrez
1989
Where the Hell's That Gold?!!?
General
1988
The Trouble with Spies
Capt. Sanchez
1987
Her Secret Life
Vic 'The Dancer' Pena
1987
Let's Get Harry
Alphonso
1986
Command 5
Delgado
1985
Stingray
Anthony 'Tony' Mendosa
1985
Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper
Lt. Lou Rodriguez
1984
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
Silvera
1983
Uncommon Valor
George Callender
1983
Farrell: For the People
Det. Mike Rodriguez
1982
300 Miles for Stephanie
Dr. Galfas
1981
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
Diego Ramirez
1980
The Prisoner of Zenda
Count Montparnasse
1979
Evening in Byzantium
Fabricio
1978
Mean Dog Blues
Jesus Gonzalez
1978
The Night They Took Miss Beautiful
Omar Welk
1977
Antonio and the Mayor
Mayor Acambarros
1975
The Towering Inferno
Carlos
1974
The Castaway Cowboy
Marruja
1974
Honky Tonk
Slade
1974
Goodnight Jackie
Paul
1974
Papillon
Antonio
1973
The Clones
Nemo
1973
The Thief Who Came to Dinner
Dynamite Hector
1973
The Wrath of God
Jurado
1972
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
One-Eyed Horsethief
1972
Pocket Money
Chavarin (as Gregg Sierra)
1972
Machismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns
Lopez
1971
Red Sky at Morning
Chamaco
1971
Weekend of Terror
Police Sergeant
1970
Getting Straight
Garcia
1970
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Verger
1970