Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna Movies and TV Shows

Durable Mexican-American actor Pepe Serna has appeared in more than 100 feature films and 300 television shows, but is most recognized for his gritty support performances in a variety of motion pictures, including Scarface (1983) as Al Pacino's ill-fated cocaine partner, as well as the western Silverado (1985) with Kevin Costner, the crime yarn The Rookie (1990) starring Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen, and the drama American Me (1992) starring Edward James Olmos. In a career surpassing five decades, Pepe's characters have played on both sides of the law -- from drug peddlers to sheriffs. He was born (and raised) in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 23, 1944, the son of a naval base interpreter for Latin American pilots and a hairdresser. His desires to become an actor happened early in life, moving to Hollywood in 1969 to finally pursue his dreams. He didn't have to wait long to find steady Latino work on film and TV. Making an inauspicious debut in the exploitation film The Student Nurses (1970), Pepe found more "A" quality work after being discovered by producer Hal B. Wallis for the coming-of-age film Tim Belcher starring Richard Thomas and Catherine Burns and the western Shoot Out (1971) starring Gregory Peck. Specializing in urban, streetwise roles, he went on to mix a number of popular films (The New Centurions (1972), The Day of the Locust (1975), Car Wash (1976), A Force of One (1979), Walk Proud (1979), Honeysuckle Rose (1980), Inside Moves (1980), Deal of the Century (1983), Red Dawn (1984), Caddyshack II (1988)) with a slew of popular TV crime dramas such as "Mannix," "Police Story," "Adam-12," "The Rookies," "The Rockford Files," "Baretta," "Kojak," "CHiPs," "Barney Miller," "Scarecrow & Mrs. King," "T.J. Hooker," "Simon & Simon," "Hill Street Blues," "Miami Vice," "Cagney & Lacey" and "Diagnosis Murder." Long married to wife Diane, Pepe is a noted keynote teacher and motivational speaker who tours colleges and universities. His strong sideline as a painter has been met with critical success, having been commissioned quite frequently. His vibrant paintings and one-man stage shows reflect a serious return to his Mexican roots and was the subject of the 2015 short documentary "Life Is Art."

Personal info

  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: 7/23/1944 (79 years old)
  • Place of birth: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Year
Genre
IMDB
TMDB
Available on the following streaming services in the United States
Flamin' Hot
IMDB 6.8
TMDB 82%
role:
Abuelito
2023

Comedy

Drama

6.8
82%
The Planters
IMDB 6.3
TMDB 0%
role:
Jesús
2019

Comedy

6.3
0%
Downsizing
IMDB 5.8
TMDB 53%
role:
Señor Cárdenas
2017

Comedy

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

5.8
53%
Kill or Be Killed
IMDB 4.2
TMDB 41%
role:
Associate Producer & 1 more
2016

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

Western

4.2
41%
Man from Reno
IMDB 6.7
TMDB 61%
role:
Paul Del Moral
2015

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

6.7
61%
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Cake
IMDB 6.4
TMDB 63%
role:
Nuncio
2014

Drama

6.4
63%
The Black Dahlia
IMDB 5.6
TMDB 56%
role:
Tomas Dos Santos
2006

Crime

Drama

Thriller

5.6
56%
The Brave
IMDB 6.1
TMDB 61%
role:
Alessandro
Not available
1997

Drama

6.1
61%
Not available
American Me
IMDB 7.1
TMDB 73%
role:
Mundo
1992

Crime

Drama

7.1
73%
1990

Comedy

Drama

6.7
66%
The Rookie
IMDB 5.9
TMDB 59%
role:
Lt. Raymond Garcia
1990

Action

Crime

Drama

Thriller

5.9
59%
Caddyshack II
IMDB 3.8
TMDB 40%
role:
Carlos
1988

Comedy

3.8
40%
Fandango
IMDB 6.7
TMDB 67%
role:
Gas Station Mechanic
1985

Comedy

Drama

6.7
67%
1984

Adventure

Comedy

Romance

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.2
61%
Red Dawn
IMDB 6.3
TMDB 63%
role:
Mr. Mondragón
1984

Action

Drama

Thriller

War & Politics

6.3
63%
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Scarface
IMDB 8.3
TMDB 82%
role:
Angel
1983

Action

Crime

Drama

Thriller

8.3
82%
The Jerk
IMDB 7.1
TMDB 70%
role:
Punk #1
1979

Comedy

7.1
70%
A Force of One
IMDB 5.1
TMDB 49%
role:
Orlando
1979

Action

Adventure

Crime

Drama

Thriller

5.1
49%
Car Wash
IMDB 6.2
TMDB 61%
role:
Chuco
1976

Comedy

6.2
61%
Shoot Out
IMDB 6.2
TMDB 64%
role:
Pepe
1971

Western

6.2
64%

FAQs

Some movies or TV shows available in the United States starring or involving Pepe Serna are, for example, Flamin' Hot, The Planters and Downsizing.
The streaming services with the largest selection are Prime Video, Amazon and Google Play.
The best Anystream ratings are Scarface (8.3), Flamin' Hot (7.5) and American Me (7.2).
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