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	Gale - Free Resources - Hispanic Heritage - Biographies - Edward James Olmos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Edward James Olmos is one of the most influential voices of the Latino community in the United States.
		Olmos was born on February 24, 1947, in East Los Angeles to Pedro and Eleanor (Huizar) Olmos.
		Olmos tried out for the part of "El Pachuco," the leader of the gang and the epitome of the angry, macho Hispanic man who acts as the narrator and conscience of the story.
	www.gale.com /free_resources/chh/bio/olmos_e.htm (2624 words)

	Edward James Olmos Biography :: Hollywood.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Olmos first became known to national audiences as the quietly authoritative, no-nonsense police chief on TV's "Miami Vice" (1984-89) and was memorable as the sinister, origami-practicing police detective in "Blade Runner" (1982).
		Olmos, whose grandparents published a radical newspaper during the time of the Mexican revolution, is known for his commitment to political and humanitarian causes.
		Olmos was cast in one of his best roles when he played Abraham Quintanilla, the wise, supportive father of the doomed Tejano singer in the lavish biopic "Selena" (1997) opposite Jennifer Lopez in the lead role, and written and directed by "My Family/Mi Familia" helmer Gregory Nava.
	www.hollywood.com /celebs/fulldetail/id/190803 (1140 words)

	Hispanic Magazine.- September 2000 Cover Story Edward James Olmos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Olmos always carries this sense of commitment with him and strives to set an example by the roles he chooses to portray.
		Instead, on the plane, Olmos met a woman who convinced him to join her at a presentation she was making at a high school in the Bronx.
		Twice married, Olmos lives in Los Angeles and is the proud father of four boys and one girl ages 24 to 29.
	www.hispanicmagazine.com /2000/sep/CoverStory (1972 words)

	Convention 2002 - General Session with Edward James Olmos
		In his multifaceted talk, Olmos also touches upon gang violence, and makes his audience aware of just how complex the problem of violence is in communities today.
		Known as the "Olivier of the Latino world," Edward James Olmos is an individual flowing with talent and creativity.
		Olmos recently launched a nationwide multimedia project called “Americanos: Latino Life in the United States,” a celebration of Latino culture through photography, film, music, and the printed word.
	www.weac.org /AboutWEA/2002-03/convention02/olmos.htm (392 words)

	Edward James Olmos On Adama’s Emotional State
		To date Edward James Olmos is all too happy with some of the emotional twist that Ron Moore’s Re-imaging has presented and is enjoying the opportunity to bring a more realistic feel for a Space Show to the small screen.
		Olmos himself is no stranger to living with the fear of a Nuclear Attack, having lived through the early days of the cold war and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
		Olmos who is best known for his roles in more dramatic TV shows and movies stated when taking on the role of Adama that if he ever comes across a synthetic forehead being used to represent an alien race, then he would leave.
	scifipulse.net /battlestarnews/EJ_Olmos_Sept2005.html (602 words)

	Speaker, audience address culture
		Olmos, former Emmy award winner for his role in "Miami Vice," said he began doing things he wanted to do every day for 10 minutes, seven days a week.
		Olmos said he is Mexican-American and that his roots can go back 40,000 years in the Americas.
		However, Olmos said he realizes the prejudices in the country and on campus are demonstrated by hate groups.
	www.collegian.psu.edu /archive/1996_jan-dec/04/04-11-96tdc/04-11-96d01-004.htm (565 words)

	Edward James Olmos News
		Edward James Olmos directs this HBO Films drama that tells the true but little-known story of a group of Chicano students who staged a compelling 1968 walkout to protest the injustices of the public high-school...
		Edward James Olmos' Walkout dramatizes a 1968 protest by Mexican-American students in East Los Angeles.
		Bodie Olmos, son of actor Edward James Olmos, speaks to a large crowd at the Fox Theater before a special screening of the film "Walkout." The younger Olmos is an actor in the film that is based on the...
	www.topix.net /who/edward-james-olmos (673 words)

	Edward James Olmos
		Born the son of an immigrant and a Mexican-American mother, Olmos was raised in an ethnically diverse area of East Los Angeles.
		In his teens, Olmos was a rock musician and with his close friend Rusty Johnson formed the Pacific Ocean, a popular group at Sunset Strip area clubs during the late '60s.
		Olmos spent nine years trying to establish himself as an actor, making his film debut (billing himself as Eddie Olmos) as an extra in Aloha, Bobby and Rose in 1975.
	www.djangomusic.com /actor_bio.asp?pid=P105065 (493 words)

	SAG Foundation \| Programs \| Conversations \| Edward James Olmos
		Edward James Olmos, actor, producer, director and community activist, was born and raised in East Los Angeles and spent many years in theatrical roles until his mesmerizing performance in the 1978 drama/ musical "Zoot Suit," which led to a Tony Award nomination.
		Olmos received a Golden Globe Award and Emmy nomination in HBO 's "The Burning Season" (1994), played Jose Menedez in CBS "Menedez: A Murder in Beverly Hills" (1994), was executive producer for the award-winning NBC documentary "Lives in Hazard" (1994), and marked his directorial debut and starred in "American Me" (1992).
		Olmos is also the Executive Director of "It Ain't Love," a program and documentary whose goal is to fight the growing problem of domestic violence.
	www.sagfoundation.org /conversations/20020805 (916 words)

	Bio: Edward James Olmos--AllYourTV.com
		An acclaimed actor, producer, director and community activist, Olmos has spent the last 25 years of his professional career redefining the Hollywood stereotype of a Latino actor.
		The decade's end brought Olmos his greatest acclaim, playing dedicated educator Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver, a role that won him the Independent Spirit Award as well as an Academy Award® nomination for Lead Actor.
		Olmos is currently the United States Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF; the national spokesperson for Voter Registration, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and the AIDS Awareness Foundation; and sits on the boards of Recruiting New Teachers, Twentieth Century Fund, UCLA Mentoring Program and the National Council on Adoption, among others.
	www.allyourtv.com /bios/o/bioolmosedwardjames.html (437 words)

	Bio for Edward James Olmos on MSN Movies
		Though most easily recognized as a respected actor of stage, screen, and television, Edward James Olmos is also a distinguished humanitarian who spends considerable time and money supporting various causes and charitable organizations in his native Los Angeles.
		Prior to that, Olmos had worked as a bit player and extra in several early '70s television shows ranging from Medical Center to Hawaii Five-O. In 1979, he made a splash on Broadway playing Pachuco in Luis Valdez's Zoot Suit.
		Olmos became a star when he played the super-pragmatic Lieutenant Castillo on the hip police drama Miami Vice (1984-1989) and in 1985 won an Emmy for his efforts.
	entertainment.msn.com /celebs/celeb.aspx?mp=b&c=324844 (514 words)

	EDWARD JAMES OLMOS
		Olmos won the L.A. Drama Critics Award, the Theater World Award, a Tony nomination and a special recognition from the American Theater Wing for having created one of "three definitive performances on the American stage." He later reprised the role in a 1981 "Zoot Suit" film directed by Valdez.
		Olmos was honored with a Golden Globe Award for his work in the HBO production "The Burning Season," about Brazilian political activist Chico Mendez.
		He played a central role in organizing a relief fund for the victims of the Mexico City earthquake in 1985 and was highly praised for his efforts in the aftermath of the 1992 LA riots, leading a community effort to clean up the devastated areas.
	www.sonyclassics.com /caught/crew/olmos.html (473 words)

	Edward James Olmos Accused of Sexual Assault - Dec 09, 1997 - E! Online News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Harpootlian says the woman followed Olmos to the reception, later to a restaurant and finally to his room at a Howard Johnson's Lodge in Rock Hill.
		Olmos is already prevented, per a court restraining order, from being in the same room with Stella Keitel--The Bad Lieutenant's teen-age daughter by Bracco--unless another adult is present.
		Olmos has admitted paying $150,000 to the family of the Florida teen he was accused of sexually abusing--although he denies the allegation and says he cut the check to protect his son whom he claims was the real target of the complaint.
	www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,2205,00.html (505 words)

	Edward James Olmos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The multi-talented actor, producer, director, and community activist was born and raised in East Los Angeles and spent many years in theatrical roles until his mesmerizing performance in the musical play Zoot Suit, which led to a Tony Award nomination.
		In April 1999, Olmos launched a nationwide multimedia project called Americanos: Latino Life in the United States, a celebration of Latino culture through photography, film, music, and the printed word.
		Olmos was honored with a Golden Globe Award and nomination for an Emmy Award for his work in HBO’s The Burning Season, the story of the Brazilian political activist Chico Mendes.
	www.hestec.org /olmos.htm (583 words)

	Edward James Olmos, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber \| Interviews \| SCI FI Weekly
		The politically nuanced, multilayered story is set four months after last season's cliffhanger and begins by checking on the Colonials and their life as it's transformed by Cylon rule on New Caprica.
		Olmos: Over the last three years of experiencing this world that they're in, it gets worse; every year it gets darker and darker.
		Olmos: The first two hours of this show will be projected at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, on the big screen.
	www.scifi.com /sfw/interviews/sfw13821.html (3782 words)

	Edward James Olmos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		He is also the former son-in-law of Howard Keel and the father of Bodie Olmos and Mico Olmos.
		He directed in 1992, and starred in the multigeneratinal story of a Chicano family in (My Family) in 1995.
		He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Blvd. In 2003, he starred in the SciFi Channel mini-series remake of the series Battlestar Galactica.
	www.montebello.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Edward_James_Olmos (445 words)

	ICUG Celebrates - Edward James Olmos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		dward James Olmos is often referred to as the Latino Lawrence Olivier -- and for good reason.
		In 1999 Olmos launched one of his most ambitious undertakings, a multimedia project called "Americanos: Latino Life in the United States." Celebrating Latino culture through photography, film, music and the printed word, it features a five-year travelling photography exhibition organized by the Smithsonian as well as a CD showcasing the music of Latin artists.
		Olmos has been Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and has worked tirelessly to prevent gang violence.
	www.icug.us /hispanic/icug_edward_james_olmos.html (343 words)

	Edward James Olmos commemorates Chávez (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Academy Award-nominated actor and activist Edward James Olmos asked, “How far do we have to go?” of students and community members from across Chicago at the International House on Friday, April 15, for the University’s Fourth Annual César Chávez Event.
		Olmos stressed that Chávez’s belief in educating the mind is especially relevant today.
		Olmos discussed the need to understand that “race is not a cultural determinant.” He reminded audience members that, genetically speaking, they are 99.9 percent identical to the person sitting next to them.
	maroon.uchicago.edu /news/articles/2005/04/19/edward_james_olmos_c.php (570 words)

	GALACTICA.TV - Edward James Olmos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Edward James Olmos was born in Los Angeles, California on February 24, 1947.
		During this time Edward started to get small parts in TV shows such as “Hawaii Five-O” and “Kojak.” In between acting jobs, Edward had all sorts of odd jobs such as delivering furniture so that he could support his family.
		In 1984, Edward accepted a TV series role that would make his name and his character’s name, Lieutenant Martin Castillo, household words.
	www.galactica2003.net /cast/olmos.shtml (1364 words)

	Edward James Olmos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		If Edward James Olmos had followed the first love of his life, he'd have...
		Edward James Olmos has 1 in-development credit available on IMDbPro.com.
		Fukkatsu no hi (1980) (as Edward J. Olmos)....
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	SEXUALITY WEEK 1999 -- Edward James Olmos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Olmos once told Susan Stark of "The Detroit News" that he takes his message to at-risk youth about two or three times a week, 52 weeks a year.
		Edward has been honored by the NAACP for his leadership toward racial unity, was named by the Colgate-Palmolive Company and the Hispanic Children's Foundation of America as their "Role Model of the Year", and was given the Harvard University Multi-Cultural Award.
		Edward has been given several honorary doctorates from colleges including Whittier College, Occidental College (both in the L.A. area), California State Fresno University, and the American Film Institute.
	www.albany.edu /feature99/sexuality_week/olmos.html (410 words)

	Who Mentored Edward James Olmos? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Watch a public service announcement featuring Edward James Olmos in support of National Mentoring Month.
		Edward James Olmos is an award-winning actor, producer, director, and activist.
		He has used his celebrity status to promote diversity through his speeches, numerous humanitarian efforts, and his roles as the U.S. Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and executive director of the Lives In Hazard Educational Project, a national gang prevention program funded by the U.S. Department of Justice.
	www.hsph.harvard.edu /chc/wmy2006/Celebrities/edward_olmos.htm (270 words)

	St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture: Edward James Olmos
		Guy D. Garcia wrote in Time (1988) that Edward James Olmos is not only "possibly the best Hispanic-American actor of his generation, but one of the best performers working today." Edward James Olmos, however, did not have Hollywood success and greatness served to him on a platter.
		Although Olmos eventually transferred to California State University, Los Angeles, and pursued a degree in sociology, his interest in drama led him to drop out and try his hand at acting.
		In 1987 Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jaime Escalante, the East Los Angeles barrio math teacher in the widely acclaimed Stand and Deliver (1987).
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_bio/ai_2419200908 (439 words)

	Lecture by actor Edward James Olmos canceled
		Originally, Olmos had been scheduled to speak in November before he switched to the February date because of a filming conflict.
		Olmos will be filming the movie, "The Judge," based on the Steve Martini novel, in Canada.
		"We remain very excited to have Olmos speak on campus and we believe his appearance will be worth the wait." Richter says Lectures and Concerts Series ticketholders will be notified in a letter of their options regarding the cancellation.
	www.uwlax.edu /Advancement/Connectx/01-issues/jan16/almost-olmos.htm (218 words)

	Famous People: Edward James Olmos.
		If Edward James Olmos had followed the first love of his life, he'd have been a professional baseball player.
		Olmos contends he would much rather be known as an activist than an actor.
		He devotes much of his time to causes, particularly those focusing on the needs and rights of children.
	peoplemoz.com /people/Edward,James,Olmos.html (432 words)

	Edward James Olmos Pics - Edward James Olmos News - Edward James Olmos Information
		Edward's mother, Eleanor Huizar, met his father, Pedro Olmos, in Mexico City.
		His parents divorced when he was eight, and Edward spent his leisure time playing baseball as a means of staying away from drugs and gang-life.
		His two sons from his first marriage are also actors: Mico and Bodie Olmos.
	www.tv.com /EdwardJamesOlmos/person/27851/summary.html (237 words)

	Life of Edward James Olmos \|\| isoHunt - World's largest BitTorrent and P2P search engine
		Edward James Olmos is an actor with a very active social conscience.
		Marie, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda, Jacob Vargas Director: Gregory Nava Release Date: March 21, 1997.
		Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell chat about "Battlestar Galactica" and how rewarding the series has been for them as actors.
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