---
name: "Rick Gomez"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/rick-gomez"
fi1m_id: "rick-gomez"
imdb_id: "nm0327072"
tmdb_id: 123532
wikidata_id: "Q1344405"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "1 June 1972"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 8
average_fi1m_score: 70
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 8
updated: "2026-10-07T15:54:41.502325+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Rick Gomez

## Identity

Rick Gomez

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/rick-gomez
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** rick-gomez
- **IMDb ID:** nm0327072
- **TMDB ID:** 123532
- **Wikidata ID:** Q1344405
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Gomez, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1344405, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0327072/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/123532

Actor. Born 1 June 1972 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 1 June 1972, Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
- **Active:** 2001–present
- **Also known as:** Richard Harper Gomez, ریک گومز
- **Average Fi1m score:** 70, as actor, over 8 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 66 (5), 2010s 76 (2), 2020s 75 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 74 to 70 across 7 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 6, Crime 4, Thriller 2, Action 1, Action & Adventure 1, Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 9 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $993m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Gomez, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1344405, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0327072/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/123532

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*Band of Brothers*](https://film.one/tv/band-of-brothers.md) (89)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Rick Gomez

> Rick Gomez makes supporting characters distinct without insisting that every scene belong to him. We value that restraint in *Band of Brothers*, where his George Luz helps turn a large ensemble into men we can recognise.

In *Band of Brothers* (2001), Rick Gomez’s George Luz remains recognisable even when he is not the centre of attention. That is no small service in a series with a whole company to keep separate in our minds. His vocal mimicry gives Luz an obvious distinction, but impressions alone would not make the character worth following. Gomez fits into the group without disappearing into it. We rate him here for giving a supporting part enough character to hold our interest without interrupting somebody else’s scene.

The early television work included Endless Mike Hellstrom in *The Adventures of Pete & Pete* (1993–96) and voice work on *KaBlam* (1996). Luz raised his profile, but the subsequent career has remained largely a supporting one, with film parts in *Ray* (2004) and *Sin City* (2005). Recurring work as David Vasquez in *Justified* (2010–15) continued that pattern on television. We would not mistake the size of those parts for a measure of what he can contribute.

Alongside Michael Cudlitz and Scott Grimes, Gomez helps prevent Easy Company from becoming an indistinct crowd. Damian Lewis anchors the series, but these smaller performances let our attention move away from him without losing interest in the men. We were moved by *Band of Brothers* because Gomez and his fellow actors made us recognise individuals where we might otherwise have seen a mass of soldiers. The action and music occasionally overstate what the performances have already made clear. Gomez gives us enough to remember Luz without needing the series to stop and announce his importance.

The voice work in animation and games, including the *Final Fantasy VII* series, is a substantial part of his career, not an occasional sideline. That makes sense for a performer whose impressions are part of what distinguishes Luz. *She Dances* (2025), which he wrote and produced as well as directing, marks his feature directorial debut. For Gomez the actor, start with *Band of Brothers* and pay attention to the men around the lead.

## Biography

Rick Gomez is an American actor. Born Richard Harper Gomez on 1 June 1972 in Bayonne, New Jersey, he is known for portraying Radio Technician 4th Grade George Luz in the HBO miniseries *Band of Brothers* (2001) and 'Endless Mike' Hellstrom in the Nickelodeon series *The Adventures of Pete & Pete* (1993–1996).

He has appeared in films including *Sin City* (2005) as Klump, *Transformers* (2007) as the Sheriff, and *Ray* (2004) as Tom Dowd, and in television series such as *Justified* (2010–2015) as David Vasquez and *Silo* (2023–) as Patrick Kennedy. Gomez is the older brother of actor Joshua Gomez and began his career after graduating from South Plainfield High School and moving to New York City.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (8)

- *Silo* (2023), Fi1m 75, as Patrick Kennedy — [page](https://film.one/tv/silo.md)
- *Hawaii Five-0* (2010), Fi1m 65, as Hugo Castillo — [page](https://film.one/tv/hawaii-five-0.md)
- *Justified* (2010), Fi1m 87, as David Vasquez — [page](https://film.one/tv/justified.md)
- *Stolen* (2009), Fi1m 40, as Officer JJ — [page](https://film.one/film/stolen.md)
- *Transformers* (2007), Fi1m 57, as Sheriff — [page](https://film.one/film/transformers.md)
- *Sin City* (2005), Fi1m 75, as Klump — [page](https://film.one/film/sin-city.md)
- *Ray* (2004), Fi1m 70, as Tom Dowd — [page](https://film.one/film/ray.md)
- *Band of Brothers* (2001), Fi1m 89, as George Luz — [page](https://film.one/tv/band-of-brothers.md)

## Complete filmography (56)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *She Dances* (2026), Director, Producer, Writer
- *Silo* (2023), series, as Patrick Kennedy — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/tv/silo.md)
- *Fire Country* (2022), series, as Mojave Sutton
- *The Disappearance of Toby Blackwood* (2021), as Larry the Urine Guy
- *Crossed Lines* (2019), as Kirill Antonov
- *Blood & Treasure* (2019), series, as Chappie McNamara
- *The Crossing* (2018), series, as Nestor Rosario
- *The Week* (2015), as Dick Romans · Writer
- *The Adventures of Pete & Pete 20th Anniversary Reunion* (2013), Actor
- *The Apparition* (2012), as Mike
- *The Millionaire Tour* (2012), as Sammy
- *Thor: Tales of Asgard* (2011), as Loki (voice)
- *Leave* (2011), as Henry · Story, Producer
- *AppleBox* (2011), as Robin
- *Hawaii Five-0* (2010), series, as Hugo Castillo — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/hawaii-five-0.md)
- *Love Ranch* (2010), as Tom Macy
- *The Good Guys* (2010), series, as Tim McMurphy
- *Justified* (2010), series, as David Vasquez — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/justified.md)
- *Stolen* (2009), as Officer JJ — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/stolen.md)
- *Pissing Vocal Gold* (2009), as Dick Romans · Writer, Producer
- *Cupid* (2009), series, as Felix
- *My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Animal School Musical* (2008), as Windsor / Slips (voice)
- *Burn Notice* (2007), series, as William Resnick
- *Transformers* (2007), as Sheriff — Fi1m 57, [page](https://film.one/film/transformers.md)
- *CN Invaded Part 3: That Darn Platypus* (2007), as Slips/Windsor/Teddy Truman/Daniel Calamari (voice)
- *My Gym Partner's a Monkey: The Big Field Trip* (2007), Actor
- *What About Brian* (2006), series, as Dave Greco
- *My Gym Partner's a Monkey* (2005), series, as Windsor Gorilla / Slips Python (voice)
- *Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon* (2005), as Alpha Station Commander (voice)
- *Sin City* (2005), as Klump — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/sin-city.md)
- *Arthur Hailey's Detective* (2005), as Det. Rodriguez
- *Ray* (2004), as Tom Dowd — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/ray.md)
- *11:14* (2004), as Kevin
- *Helter Skelter* (2004), as Milio
- *The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury* (2004), as Lead Merc (voice)
- *Gary the Rat* (2003), series, Actor
- *The Animatrix* (2003), as Pilot ("Final Flight of Osiris")
- *Final Flight of the Osiris* (2003), as Pilot (voice)
- *The Animatrix* (2003), series, as Pilot (voice)
- *Boomtown* (2002), series, as Detective Daniel Ramos
- *In-Laws* (2002), series, Actor
- *Band of Brothers* (2001), series, as George Luz — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/tv/band-of-brothers.md)
- *Blue Shark Hash* (2000), as David Jones
- *Mary and Rhoda* (2000), as Video Editor
- *Three to Tango* (1999), as Rick
- *Enough Already* (1998), as Kevin
- *Hitz* (1997), series, Actor
- *Anton, Mailman* (1997), as Man
- *KaBlam!* (1996), series, as Sniz Bronkowski (voice)
- *Sniz and Fondue* (1996), series, Actor
- *Clerks.* (1995), as Todd
- *Clerks* (1995), series, as Todd
- *The Adventures of Pete & Pete* (1993), series, as Endless Mike Hellstrom
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Ticket Taker — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Sentinel*, Director
- *How to Paint a Peace Sign*, Director

## Gallery

- ![Audrey Zahn Rick Gomez Steve Zahn during the She Dances premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival](https://film.one/media/person/63395/gallery-ca90da628a42.jpg) Audrey Zahn Rick Gomez Steve Zahn during the She Dances premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Audrey_Zahn_Rick_Gomez_Steve_Zahn_She_Dances-68.jpg/1280px-Audrey_Zahn_Rick_Gomez_Steve_Zahn_She_Dances-68.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Rick Gomez](https://film.one/media/person/63395/gallery-3860d6ed574b.jpg) Rick Gomez — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/Audrey_Zahn_Rick_Gomez_Steve_Zahn_She_Dances-68_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Audrey_Zahn_Rick_Gomez_Steve_Zahn_She_Dances-68_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Cast and Crew of She Dances at the 2025 Tribeca Festival](https://film.one/media/person/63395/gallery-a136995af236.jpg) Cast and Crew of She Dances at the 2025 Tribeca Festival — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Cast_and_Crew_of_She_Dances-73.jpg/1280px-Cast_and_Crew_of_She_Dances-73.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Cast and Crew of She Dances at the 2025 Tribeca Festival](https://film.one/media/person/63395/gallery-9dd779464713.jpg) Cast and Crew of She Dances at the 2025 Tribeca Festival — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Cast_and_Crew_of_She_Dances-75.jpg/1280px-Cast_and_Crew_of_She_Dances-75.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Rick Gomez](https://film.one/media/person/63395/gallery-d1f1d30a60f4.jpg) Rick Gomez — Image via TMDB
- ![Cast of She Dances at the 2025 Tribeca Festival](https://film.one/media/person/63395/gallery-848c8f287ff5.jpg) Cast of She Dances at the 2025 Tribeca Festival — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Cast_of_She_Dances-70.jpg/1280px-Cast_of_She_Dances-70.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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