Steven Bauer

Steven Bauer, born on December second, nineteen fifty-six, is a versatile American actor known for his compelling performances across film and television. He first captured audiences' attention on PBS, where he portrayed Joe Peña, the son of Cuban immigrants, in the groundbreaking series ¿Qué Pasa, USA? from nineteen seventy-seven to nineteen seventy-nine.

His career took a significant turn when he landed the iconic role of Manolo 'Manny' Ribera in the classic crime drama Scarface, released in nineteen eighty-three. In this film, he played the loyal best friend and right-hand man to the infamous Cuban drug lord Tony Montana, a role that solidified his place in cinematic history.

In addition to his film work, Bauer has made notable appearances in acclaimed television series. He portrayed Don Eladio Vuente in the critically acclaimed series Breaking Bad in two thousand eleven and reprised this role in the spin-off Better Call Saul from two thousand seventeen to two thousand twenty-two. Furthermore, he showcased his talent as the retired Mossad agent Avi Rudin in the series Ray Donovan from two thousand thirteen to two thousand seventeen.