Steven Michael Quezada
| Steven Michael Quezada | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 15, 1963 (age 53) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Eastern New Mexico University |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, producer, writer, school board member |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse(s) | Cherise Desiree Quezada (m. 2007) |
| Children | 4 |
Steven Michael Quezada (born February 15, 1963) is an American actor.[1] He is perhaps best known for his role as DEA agent Steven Gomez in the AMC series Breaking Bad, which he played from 2008 to 2013.[1]
Early life
Quezada was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2] He graduated from West Mesa High School in 1981. [3] After graduating from high school, Quezada attended Eastern New Mexico University where he studied Theatre Arts.[4]
Career
Quezada is known for his role as DEA Agent Steven Gomez in Breaking Bad from 2008 to 2013.[1] He has appeared in films such as First Snow (2006), Beerfest (2006), and Kites (2010). He hosted the talk show The After After Party in Albuquerque from 2010 to 2012. On February 4, 2013, he was elected to the Albuquerque school board;[5] He ran unopposed for the District 5 seat on the city's west side.[5] Quezada portrays a priest presiding over a roadside funeral in country singer Eric Church's music video for the single Give Me Back My Hometown (2014).[6]
Political Career
In 2016, Quezada ran for and won the Democratic nomination for New Mexico's Bernalillo County Commission District 2. In a three way race, Quezada won with 36 percent of the vote. He defeated Republican Patricia Paiz in the general election. [7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Three Wise Guys | Rental Agent | Television film |
| 2006 | Beerfest | Mexican | |
| 2006 | First Snow | Mechanic Enrique | |
| 2008 | Milagros | Leon | |
| 2010 | Love Ranch | First Drunk | |
| 2010 | Kites | Cop | |
| 2011 | The Reunion | Col.Ramirez | |
| 2011 | Surreal Estate | Bearded Man | |
| 2011 | Warrior Woman | Miguel | |
| 2012 | Powder Pigs | Mr. Valdez | |
| 2013 | Supernal Darkness | Victor | |
| 2013 | The Rambler | Guard #2 | |
| 2015 | La Vida Robot | Salgado | |
| 2015 | The Condemned 2 | Raul Baccaro | |
| 2016 | Fender Bender | Mario | |
| 2016 | Outlaws and Angels | Alonzo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Wildfire | Ernie Kent | Episode: "Fear" |
| 2008 | In Plain Sight | Luis Cruz | Episode: "Hoosier Daddy" |
| 2008–2013 | Breaking Bad | Steven Gomez | 33 episodes |
| 2009 | Crash | Councilman Rizzario | Episode: "You Set the Scene" |
| 2010–2012 | The After After Party | Himself | Writer, host, editor, executive producer |
| 2015 | Documentary Now! | El Chingon | Episode: "DRONEZ: The Hunt for El Chingon" |
| 2015 | Almost American | Jesus Quezman | Episode: "Teacher's Choice" |
| 2015 | Foreseeable | Gabriel Flores | TV Movie |
Music videos
| Year | Artist | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eric Church | "Give Me Back My Hometown" | Priest at roadside funeral |
References
- 1 2 3 "Steven Michael Quezada". The New York Times.
- ↑ Collins, Sean T. (September 6, 2013). "Breaking Bad Q&A: Partner Up with Steven Michael Quezada's Gomez". Rolling Stone.
- ↑ Journal Staff (January 26, 2013). "Candidate Q & A – APS District 5". Albuquerque Journal. NM.
- ↑ "Albuquerque Public Schools Biography of Steven Michael Quezada". Albuquerque Public Schools. Albuquerque Public Schools.
- 1 2 "Breaking Bad Actor Wins School Board Seat in NM". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. February 5, 2013.
- ↑ Hansen, Dave J. (19 January 2014). "Video Breakdown: Eric Church's 'Give Me Back My Hometown'". Don't Pop The Music. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ↑ CONTRERAS, RUSSELL. "'Breaking Bad' actor Quezada wins Democratic primary race". The Washington Times. Retrieved 9 June 2016.