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Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

Actor · born 23 July 1944 · Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Durable Mexican-American actor Pepe Serna has appeared in more than 100 feature films and 300 television shows, but is most recognized for his gritty support performances in a variety of motion pictures, including Scarface (1983) as Al Pacino's ill-fated cocaine partner, as well as the western Silverado (1985) with Kevin Costner, the crime yarn The Rookie (1990) starring Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen, and the drama American Me (1992) starring Edward James Olmos. In a career surpassing five decades, Pepe's characters have played on both sides of the law -- from drug peddlers to sheriffs.

He was born (and raised) in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 23, 1944, the son of a naval base interpreter for Latin American pilots and a hairdresser. His desires to become an actor happened early in life, moving to Hollywood in 1969 to finally pursue his dreams. He didn't have to wait long to find steady Latino work on film and TV.

Where to start: Scarface (1983).

As actor 89

TV shows 28

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pepe Serna movie?

By viewer score, Scarface (1983) at 8.2/10.

What are Pepe Serna’s most popular movies?

Scarface, Downsizing, The Black Dahlia.

How many movies has Pepe Serna made?

89 films on TMDB, 89 as actor.

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