David Zayas
About David Zayas
A Puerto Rican-American actor (and former NYPD officer) known for his commanding yet compassionate roles. Zayas portrayed Enrique Morales, a ruthless Latino gang leader on Oz. He later became widely recognized as Det. Angel Batista on Dexter. With appearances in films like The Expendables and Skyline, Zayas consistently brings authenticity and intensity, often drawing on his real-life law enforcement experience.
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