Ismael Cruz Córdova

Ismael Enrique Cruz Córdova (born April 7, 1987) is a Puerto Rican television, stage, and film actor who gained national attention playing Mando on Sesame Street. Cruz also had a successful role in the Showtime original series Ray Donovan,[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] and in the third season of Berlin Station, as Rafael Torres, an SOG operative. In early 2020 it was revealed that he had been cast in an undisclosed role in The Lord of the Rings on Amazon Prime.[8]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Cordova.
Ismael Cruz Córdova
Born
Ismael Enrique Cruz Córdova

(1987-04-07) April 7, 1987
Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present

Filmography

Film
Title Year Role Notes
Stray Bullet 2003 Gatillo
White Alligator 2012 Alejandro
La Edwin 2012 Johnny Short film
Chaser 2013 Ian Short film
La Loteria 2014 Augusto Short film
In the Blood 2014 Manny[9]
The Golden Record 2014 Eli Short film
Simple Little Lives 2015 Henry
Exposed 2016 Jose De La Cruz
The Pastor 2016 Netto
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk 2016 Holliday
Mary Queen of Scots 2018 David Rizzio
Miss Bala 2019 Lino Esparza

Television
Title Year Role Notes
El Cuerpo del Delito 2005 Manny Television film
The Good Wife 2011 Jimmy Patrick 5 episodes
Little Children, Big Challenges 2012–13 Mando 2 episodes
Sesame Street 2013–14 Mando 12 episodes
Ray Donovan 2016 Hector Campos Recurring role, season 4; 10 episodes
Divorce 2016 Clerk Episode: "Mediation"
Citizen 2016 Chris Martinez 1 episode
The Catch 2017 The Hammer 3 episodes
Berlin Station 2018 Rafael Torres Main role, season 3
The Mandalorian 2019 Qin Episode: "Chapter 6: The Prisoner"
The Undoing 2020 Fernando Alves
The Lord of the Rings 2021 TV series

References
  1. Brandon K. Thorp (2010-03-11). "A Farewell to Grit". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  2. "Political Subversities to Play Joe's Pub; Casting Announced". Playbill. 2010-08-10. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  3. "A Chameleon Onstage and on TV". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  4. "Ismael Cruz Cordova Talks Becoming Mando For Sesame Street: 'It's A Big Honor, A Great Responsibility'". Huffingtonpost. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  5. Puga, Kristina (2013-09-19). ""Mando" debuts on Sesame Street". Nbclatino.com. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  6. "Ismael Cruz Córdova". KLRU-TV. 2013-08-30. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  7. "Ismael Cruz Córdova: the Newest Latino on Sesame Street". Sefijaonline.com. 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-01-14). "The Lord Of The Rings: Amazon Studios Sets Series Cast – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
  9. "Exclusive: Ismael Cruz Cordova on In the Blood, Danny Trejo and More". Latina.com. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2014-02-03.


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