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name: "Thomas Rosales Jr."
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imdb_id: "nm0740951"
tmdb_id: 43010
wikidata_id: "Q1500595"
roles: ["Stunts"]
born: "3 February 1948"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 25
average_fi1m_score: 64
average_over: 8
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# Thomas Rosales Jr.

## Identity

Thomas Rosales Jr.

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/thomas-rosales-jr
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** thomas-rosales-jr
- **IMDb ID:** nm0740951
- **TMDB ID:** 43010
- **Wikidata ID:** Q1500595
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Rosales_Jr., https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1500595, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0740951/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/43010

Stunts. Born 3 February 1948 in El Paso, Texas, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Stunts
- **Born:** 3 February 1948, El Paso, Texas, USA
- **Active:** 1973–present
- **Also known as:** Thomas Rosales, Tommy Rosales, Tom Rosales
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 25: 13 acting, 8 crew, 4 other
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 36 (1), 1980s 63 (7), 1990s 77 (11), 2000s 68 (4), 2010s 78 (1), 2020s 72 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 68 to 58 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Genres:** Action 4, Comedy 3, Crime 3, Science Fiction 3, Drama 2, Fantasy 2
- **Screen time:** 15 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $558m across 8 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Rosales_Jr., https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1500595, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0740951/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/43010

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Brüno*](https://film.one/film/bruno.md) (58)

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

## Biography

Thomas Rosales Jr. is an American actor and stunt performer. Born on 3 February 1948 in El Paso, Texas, he has appeared in more than 150 films and numerous television series, often in small roles as thugs, prisoners or other characters who are defeated or killed.

His early stunt work includes *Battle for the Planet of the Apes* (1973). Notable acting credits include *Speed* (1994) as Vince, *The Lost World: Jurassic Park* (1997) as Carter, *L.A. Confidential* (1997) as First Mexican, *Collateral* (2004) as Ramon Ayala, and *Dawn of the Planet of the Apes* (2014) as Old Man. He has also performed stunts on many productions, including the *Pirates of the Caribbean* series.

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

## On Fi1m (25)

### Performed in (13)

- *Outer Banks* (2020), Fi1m 72, as Island Cop #2 — [page](https://film.one/tv/outer-banks.md)
- *Dawn of the Planet of the Apes* (2014), Fi1m 78, as Old Man — [page](https://film.one/film/dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes.md)
- *Brüno* (2009), Fi1m 58, as Mexican Gardener #4 — [page](https://film.one/film/bruno.md)
- *Collateral* (2004), Fi1m 85, as Ramon Ayala — [page](https://film.one/film/collateral.md)
- *Con Air* (1997), Fi1m 74, as Cindino Gunman (Stunts) — [page](https://film.one/film/con-air.md)
- *L.A. Confidential* (1997), Fi1m 88, as First Mexican — [page](https://film.one/film/l-a-confidential.md)
- *The Lost World: Jurassic Park* (1997), Fi1m 64, as Carter — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lost-world-jurassic-park.md)
- *Heat* (1995), Fi1m 91, as Armored Truck Driver — [page](https://film.one/film/heat.md)
- *Speed* (1994), Fi1m 86, as Vince — [page](https://film.one/film/speed.md)
- *La Bamba* (1987), Fi1m 72, as Man at Party — [page](https://film.one/film/la-bamba.md)
- *Commando* (1985), Fi1m 74, as Young Guerrilla — [page](https://film.one/film/commando.md)
- *Blue Thunder* (1983), Fi1m 71, as Thug #1 — [page](https://film.one/film/blue-thunder.md)
- *The Sword and the Sorcerer* (1982), Fi1m 45, as Kabal — [page](https://film.one/film/the-sword-and-the-sorcerer.md)

### Crew (8) — the average rests on these

- *Mars Attacks!* (1996), Fi1m 66, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/mars-attacks.md)
- *Menace II Society* (1993), Fi1m 82, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/menace-ii-society.md)
- *Bram Stoker's Dracula* (1992), Fi1m 79, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/bram-stokers-dracula.md)
- *Deep Cover* (1992), Fi1m 72, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/deep-cover.md)
- **batteries not included* (1987), Fi1m 63, Stunt Coordinator — [page](https://film.one/film/batteries-not-included.md)
- *Cannonball Run II* (1984), Fi1m 35, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/cannonball-run-ii.md)
- *Scarface* (1983), Fi1m 79, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/scarface.md)
- *Battle for the Planet of the Apes* (1973), Fi1m 36, Stunts — [page](https://film.one/film/battle-for-the-planet-of-the-apes.md)

### Also credited (4) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Hulk* (2003), Fi1m 72, as Rebel Militant (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/hulk.md)
- *Once Upon a Time in Mexico* (2003), Fi1m 56, as Bartender with Gun (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-time-in-mexico.md)
- *Face/Off* (1997), Fi1m 84, as Prisoner (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/face-off.md)
- *Predator 2* (1990), Fi1m 63, as El Scorpio Gang Member (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/predator-2.md)

## Complete filmography (232)

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

- *No Name and Dynamite* (2022), as barkeep
- *WandaVision* (2021), series, Stunts
- *Mr. Mayor* (2021), series, as Drunk Old Man
- *Greenland* (2020), as Hispanic Driver
- *Outer Banks* (2020), series, as Island Cop #2 — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/outer-banks.md)
- *Spenser Confidential* (2020), as Marcelo
- *Sicario: Day of the Soldado* (2018), Stunts
- *S.W.A.T.* (2017), series, as Attendant
- *The Beautiful Ones* (2017), as Tommy
- *Snowfall* (2017), series, as Lucia's Worker (uncredited)
- *CHiPs* (2017), Stunts
- *Shooter* (2016), series, as Armed Man
- *Westworld* (2016), series, Stunts — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/westworld-2016.md)
- *Our Brand Is Crisis* (2015), Stunts
- *Hot Pursuit* (2015), Stunts
- *Bosch* (2015), series, as Mexican OG
- *Scorpion* (2014), series, as Manager, Bryan
- *Dawn of the Planet of the Apes* (2014), as Old Man — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes.md)
- *Need for Speed* (2014), as Valet
- *InAPPropriate Comedy* (2013), Stunts
- *The Call* (2013), as Jose
- *Bad Ass* (2012), as Bartender
- *Casa de Mi Padre* (2012), as Friend George
- *Act of Valor* (2012), as Christo's RHM
- *Workaholics* (2011), series, as Ramon
- *The Green Hornet* (2011), as Gang Leader (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Down for Life* (2010), as Exiting bar patron
- *The A-Team* (2010), Stunts
- *Brüno* (2009), as Mexican Gardener #4 — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/bruno.md)
- *Iron Man* (2008), Utility Stunts — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/iron-man.md)
- *Superhero Movie* (2008), as Bandit in Alley (uncredited) · Stunts
- *No Country for Old Men* (2007), Stunts — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/no-country-for-old-men.md)
- *The Death and Life of Bobby Z* (2007), as Huertero Thug
- *Ocean's Thirteen* (2007), Stunts — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/oceans-thirteen.md)
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End* (2007), Stunts — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-worlds-end.md)
- *Delta Farce* (2007), as Bandito Guard
- *Unknown* (2006), as Ponytail
- *The Guardian* (2006), as Cargo Crew
- *Bottoms Up* (2006), as Crazy Town Mexican · Stunts
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest* (2006), Stunts — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-mans-chest.md)
- *Running Scared* (2006), as Julio
- *The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada* (2005), Stunts
- *The Legend of Zorro* (2005), Stunts
- *Collateral* (2004), as Ramon Ayala · Stunts — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/collateral.md)
- *NCIS* (2003), series, as Pedro Hernandez — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md)
- *Once Upon a Time in Mexico* (2003), as Bartender with Gun (uncredited) — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-time-in-mexico.md)
- *Reno 911!* (2003), series, as Rosales Brother
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl* (2003), Stunts — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl.md)
- *Hulk* (2003), as Rebel Militant (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/hulk.md)
- *Chasing Papi* (2003), Stunt Coordinator
- *Analyze That* (2002), as Coyote
- *Stealing Harvard* (2002), as Loach's Bandit
- *xXx* (2002), Stunts — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/xxx.md)
- *Men in Black II* (2002), as Subway Passenger (uncredited) — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-ii.md)
- *Slackers* (2002), Stunts
- *Ocean's Eleven* (2001), as Security Guard at Boxing Fight (uncredited) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/oceans-eleven.md)
- *Double Bang* (2001), as First Cop
- *Planet of the Apes* (2001), Stunts — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/planet-of-the-apes-2001.md)
- *Tomcats* (2001), as Gang Member (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Traffic* (2000), as Tackled Man #2 — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/traffic.md)
- *Brother* (2000), as First Mexican Mafia Boss · Stunts
- *All the Pretty Horses* (2000), Stunts
- *Submerged* (2000), Stunts
- *Bedazzled* (2000), Stunts
- *The Crew* (2000), as Ventana’s Gangster in the ship
- *Shadow Hours* (2000), as The Downey Destroyer
- *The President's Man* (2000), as Drug Soldier (uncredited)
- *Across the Line* (2000), as Boss
- *Judgment Day* (1999), as Payne's Man (uncredited)
- *Angel* (1999), series, as Manny the Pig
- *Foolish* (1999), as Goon
- *The Base* (1999), as Driver
- *Hard Time* (1998), Stunts
- *Vampires* (1998), as Ortega
- *The Assault* (1998), Stunts
- *Deadly Ransom* (1998), as Torturer
- *V.I.P.* (1998), series, as Soldier
- *Letters from a Killer* (1998), as Headbanging Inmate
- *Blade Squad* (1998), as Mist Dealer
- *The Mask of Zorro* (1998), Stunts
- *Lethal Weapon 4* (1998), Stunts — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-4.md)
- *Out of Sight* (1998), Stunts — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/out-of-sight.md)
- *Deep Impact* (1998), as Refugee (uncredited)
- *Music from Another Room* (1998), as Jose
- *In God's Hands* (1998), Stunts
- *City of Angels* (1998), Stunts — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/city-of-angels.md)
- *U.S. Marshals* (1998), as 727 Prisoner
- *The Replacement Killers* (1998), as Gangster
- *T.N.T.* (1998), Stunts
- *The Underground* (1997), Stunts
- *Mike Hammer, Private Eye* (1997), series, Actor
- *L.A. Confidential* (1997), as First Mexican — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/l-a-confidential.md)
- *Executive Target* (1997), Stunts
- *Face/Off* (1997), as Prisoner (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/face-off.md)
- *Buddy* (1997), Utility Stunts
- *Con Air* (1997), as Cindino Gunman (Stunts) · Stunts — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/con-air.md)
- *The Lost World: Jurassic Park* (1997), as Carter · Stunts — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lost-world-jurassic-park.md)
- *8 Heads in a Duffel Bag* (1997), as Bandito (uncredited) · Stunts
- *The Beautician and the Beast* (1997), Stunts
- *Mars Attacks!* (1996), Stunts — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/mars-attacks.md)
- *Last Man Standing* (1996), as Ramirez Bodyguard · Stunts
- *The Crow: City of Angels* (1996), Stunts
- *Escape from L.A.* (1996), as Gang Member (uncredited) · Stunts
- *The Sunchaser* (1996), Stunts
- *Tremors 2: Aftershocks* (1996), as Oil Worker · Stunts
- *Blackout* (1996), as Hispanic Prisoner
- *Up Close & Personal* (1996), Stunts
- *Heat* (1995), as Armored Truck Driver · Stunts — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/heat.md)
- *Vampire in Brooklyn* (1995), Stunts
- *Cover Me* (1995), Stunts
- *The Tie That Binds* (1995), as Detective #2
- *Rough Magic* (1995), as Tough · Stunts
- *Hologram Man* (1995), Stunts
- *3 Ninjas Knuckle Up* (1995), as Thug Fighting Grandpa at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Unhappily Ever After* (1995), series, as Pablo
- *See Jane Run* (1995), as Driver
- *Deconstructing Sarah* (1994), Stunts
- *A Low Down Dirty Shame* (1994), as Hood Who Fails Mendoza (uncredited) · Stunts
- *The Hard Truth* (1994), Stunts
- *Bad Blood* (1994), Stunts
- *Stargate* (1994), Stunts — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/stargate.md)
- *ER* (1994), series, as Orderly Enriquez, Orderly — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *CyberTracker* (1994), as Man with Gun in Club
- *In the Army Now* (1994), Stunts
- *Speed* (1994), as Vince — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/speed.md)
- *Beverly Hills Cop III* (1994), as Car Mechanic (uncredited), Car Mechanic
- *The Crow* (1994), as Sanchez
- *Jimmy Hollywood* (1994), as Tough Guy
- *Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult* (1994), as Prisoner #2 (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Babylon 5* (1994), series, as Panicked Man — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/babylon-5.md)
- *Man's Best Friend* (1993), as Mugger
- *Demolition Man* (1993), Stunts — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/demolition-man.md)
- *Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman* (1993), series, as Thug
- *Extreme Justice* (1993), as Chavez · Stunts
- *Last Action Hero* (1993), as Vivaldi Henchman (uncredited) — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/last-action-hero.md)
- *Menace II Society* (1993), Stunts — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/menace-ii-society.md)
- *Walker, Texas Ranger* (1993), series, as Mexican Guard (uncredited), Robber, Mendoza's Goon (uncredited), Chico Valdes, Drug-Dealer
- *Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger* (1993), as Robber (uncredited)
- *Falling Down* (1993), Stunts — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/falling-down.md)
- *Bound by Honor* (1993), as Prisoner (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Nowhere to Run* (1993), as Prisoner
- *Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman* (1993), series, as Cowboy #2
- *Bram Stoker's Dracula* (1992), Stunts — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/bram-stokers-dracula.md)
- *Trancers III* (1992), as Scumbag
- *Renegade* (1992), series, as Rico
- *Honeymoon in Vegas* (1992), Stunts
- *Universal Soldier* (1992), as Wagner
- *Red Shoe Diaries* (1992), series, as Thug
- *Class Act* (1992), Stunts
- *Deep Cover* (1992), Stunts — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/deep-cover.md)
- *Memoirs of an Invisible Man* (1992), Stunts
- *Rush* (1991), as Wino
- *Ricochet* (1991), as Drug-Dealer (uncredited)
- *Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man* (1991), as Bar Fighter (uncredited)
- *The Owl* (1991), as Morito
- *Alligator 2: The Mutation* (1991), as Victor
- *One Good Cop* (1991), as Beniamino Associate #3
- *The Perfect Weapon* (1991), as Man in Alley
- *Kindergarten Cop* (1990), as Street Tough #4 (uncredited) — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/kindergarten-cop.md)
- *The Rookie* (1990), as Bar Patron (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Predator 2* (1990), as El Scorpio Gang Member (uncredited) · Stunts — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/predator-2.md)
- *Death Warrant* (1990), as Punk
- *RoboCop 2* (1990), as Chet
- *Impulse* (1990), as Columbian Drug Dealer
- *Family Matters* (1989), series, as Pirate
- *Bail Out* (1989), as Casper 'Bean' Garcia
- *One Man Force* (1989), Stunts
- *The Heist* (1989), Stunts
- *Weekend at Bernie's* (1989), Stunts
- *K-9* (1989), Stunts
- *They Live* (1988), Stunts — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/they-live.md)
- *Traxx* (1988), Stunts
- *Deadly Stranger* (1988), as Juan (as Tommy Rosales)
- *Midnight Run* (1988), Stunts — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/midnight-run.md)
- *Two Moon Junction* (1988), Stunts
- **batteries not included* (1987), Stunt Coordinator — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/batteries-not-included.md)
- *The Running Man* (1987), as Chico
- *Cherry 2000* (1987), Stunts
- *Jake and the Fatman* (1987), series, as Carlos
- *Beauty and the Beast* (1987), series, as Carlos
- *La Bamba* (1987), as Man at Party — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/la-bamba.md)
- *Extreme Prejudice* (1987), as Scarza (uncredited) · Stunts
- *The Bedroom Window* (1987), Stunt Coordinator
- *No Mercy* (1986), as Man #4
- *¡Three Amigos!* (1986), Stunts
- *Omega Syndrome* (1986), as Fredo
- *Out of Bounds* (1986), as Cop (uncredited) · Stunts
- *Eye of the Tiger* (1986), as Jamie's Relative
- *Raw Deal* (1986), as Jesus
- *8 Million Ways to Die* (1986), Stunts
- *Commando* (1985), as Young Guerrilla · Stunts — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/commando.md)
- *MacGyver* (1985), series, as LaFond
- *Stand Alone* (1985), as Cocaine Cowboy #3
- *Fright Night* (1985), Stunts
- *Stick* (1985), as Nestor's Hood
- *Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment* (1985), Stunts — Fi1m 42, [page](https://film.one/film/police-academy-2-their-first-assignment.md)
- *Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo* (1984), Stunts
- *Bad Manners* (1984), Stunts
- *Red Dawn* (1984), Stunts
- *Cannonball Run II* (1984), Stunts — Fi1m 35, [page](https://film.one/film/cannonball-run-ii.md)
- *The Lost Empire* (1984), as Terrorist Gang Leader
- *Airwolf* (1984), series, as Morales
- *Uncommon Valor* (1983), Stunts
- *Scarface* (1983), Stunts — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/scarface.md)
- *Zorro and Son* (1983), series, Actor
- *Max Dugan Returns* (1983), as Robber
- *Blue Thunder* (1983), as Thug #1 — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/blue-thunder.md)
- *The A-Team* (1983), series, as Walker
- *They Call Me Bruce?* (1982), as Gunman
- *The Sword and the Sorcerer* (1982), as Kabal — Fi1m 45, [page](https://film.one/film/the-sword-and-the-sorcerer.md)
- *Bret Maverick* (1981), series, Actor
- *Simon & Simon* (1981), series, Actor
- *The Fall Guy* (1981), series, Actor
- *Nighthawks* (1981), as Ripper
- *Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen* (1981), Stunts
- *The Hunter* (1980), as Anthony "Tony" Bernardo · Stunts
- *The Island* (1980), Stunts
- *Die Laughing* (1980), Stunts
- *Detour to Terror* (1980), as Larry
- *Getting Wasted* (1980), as Carlos
- *The Concorde... Airport '79* (1979), Stunts
- *Sunnyside* (1979), as Tommy
- *Boulevard Nights* (1979), Stunts
- *Every Which Way but Loose* (1978), as Young Trucker (uncredited) · Stunts
- *The Norseman* (1978), Stunts
- *FM* (1978), Stunts
- *Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid* (1977), as Student at School
- *Airport '77* (1977), Stunts
- *Lucky Lady* (1975), Stunts
- *The Towering Inferno* (1974), Stunts — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/the-towering-inferno.md)
- *Battle for the Planet of the Apes* (1973), Stunts — Fi1m 36, [page](https://film.one/film/battle-for-the-planet-of-the-apes.md)
- *Emergency!* (1972), series, Actor

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