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David Zayas
Born August 15, 1962
Place of birth: Puerto Rico

David Zayas (born August 15, 1962) is a Puerto Rican theatrical, film, and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Angel Batista on Showtime's series Dexter and as Enrique Morales on the HBO prison drama Oz. Since 1998, Zayas has been married to actress Liza Colón-Zayas; he portrays the husband of her character on The Bear (2022 - present).
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Filmography
Actor (95 credits)
Movies
The Running ManRichard Manuel
2025
Or SomethingUptown Mike
2024
SnagRamon
2023
Adieu AuroraJon Castaneda
2022
R♥️JFernando Capulet
2021
Body CamSergeant Kesper
2020
Our Lady of 121st StreetEdwin
2020
Force of NatureJohn the Baptist
2020
11:55Maurice
2017
Lost Cat CoronaPonce
2017
Teen Titans: The Judas ContractAlberto Reyes (voice)
2017
ShineRamon
2017
TallulahDetective Richards
2016
The Lennon ReportOfficer Joseph Medina
2016
The WannabePablo Guzman
2015
AnnieLou
2014
RideRamon
2014
Jodi Arias: Dirty Little SecretDetective Flores
2013
JunctionLt. Tarelli
2012
Samuel BleakRuben Ramirez
2011
The ExpendablesGeneral Garza
2010
SkylineOliver
2010
13Detective Larry Mullane
2010
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'Self
2010
CoachRamon
2010
WakeGrayson
2009
Flying ByTony
2009
Burning MussoliniHector
2009
The SavagesEduardo
2007
Michael ClaytonDetective Dalberto
2007
16 BlocksRobert Torres
2006
The Feast of the GoatAntonio de la Maza
2006
The InterpreterCharlie Russell
2005
JailbaitGuard
2004
Anne B. RealCynthia's Dad
2003
UndefeatedPaulie
2003
Washington HeightsDavid
2002
A Gentleman's GameAlfred D'Angelo
2002
Sam the ManBilly the Cop
2001
WitCode Team Blue Head
2001
The YardsOfficer Jerry Rifkin
2000
Bringing Out the DeadCop in Elevator
1999
Above FreezingHector
1998
RoundersOsborne
1998
Return to ParadiseConstruction Foreman
1998
All Revved UpOmar
1998
StepmomPoliceman
1998
BleachLt. Ballard
1998
Lena's DreamsJorge
1997
Tv
Dexter: ResurrectionAngel Batista
2025
The BearDavid Marrero
2022
Dexter: New BloodAngel Batista
2021
Elite Short Stories: Samuel OmarHombre borracho 1
2021
Power Book II: GhostUncle Frank
2020
NEXTNacio Ramos
2020
Deadly ClassEl Alma Del Diablo
2019
Deadly ClassEl Angel Del Diablo
2019
Seven SecondsMedina
2018
FBIAntonio Vargas
2018
The Guest BookDavid
2017
Shut EyeEduardo Bernal
2016
QuanticoCharlie
2015
GothamSal Maroni
2014
Saint GeorgeJunior
2014
Chicago P.D.Carlos Mendoza
2014
The BlacklistManny Soto
2013
The FollowingTyson Hernandez
2013
ElementaryJuan Murillo
2012
GrimmSalvadore Butrell
2011
Person of InterestErnie Trask
2011
Bob's BurgersBubble Master (voice)
2011
Blue BloodsGovernor Martin Mendez
2010
Blue BloodsMartin Mendez
2010
Blue BloodsGovernor Mendez
2010
In Plain SightHarrison Locke
2008
Burn NoticeJavier
2007
DexterAngel Batista
2006
ConvictionCartwright
2006
SharkAlvarez
2006
The CloserBrian
2005
Numb3rsCarlos Costavo
2005
Angels in AmericaSuper
2003
CSI: MiamiBen Porterson
2002
Without a TraceGabriel Molina
2002
Law & Order: Criminal IntentStanley Maas
2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentFire Marshall
2001
The BeatRei Morales
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDetective Milton
1999
Third WatchMotorman
1999
OzEnrique Morales
1997
Law & OrderMcGinty
1990
Law & OrderRaoul Cervantes
1990
Law & OrderCarlos
1990
Law & OrderJohn Mireles
1990
Law & OrderJustin Cabrera
1990