Hispanic consumers to promote and sample and sell products. In 1998, Olmos co-created the Latino Broadcasting system as a way to support the development, production, post production, acquisition and distribution of non-commercial educational and cultural television that is representative or pertinent of Latino Americans. Along with the organizations and projects
that Olmos has created and co-founded, he also takes the time to work with other orga- nizations that address the issues of violence, Latinos and youth. For many years, Olmos has been a supporter of Homeboy Industries, a program that traces its roots back to a pro- gram created by Father Gregory Boyle titled “Jobs For a Future”, which offeres alterna- tives to gang violence. Olmos also contrib- utes his time and supports organizations and issues such as Sexto Sol, the issues facing the Vieques Island in Puerto Rico, the gulf disas- ter, and the issues of “race” and humanity. The ever busy Edward James Olmos has
been recognized for his multiple achieve- ments by having multiple nominations and receiving many awards and acknowledge- ments for his areas of work. For his roles in film, Olmos was the first American-born La- tino to receive an Academy Award nomina- tion for Best Actor for the portrayal of real- life math teacher Jaime Escalante in the movie Stand and Deliver. Some of his acting awards include a 1985 Emmy Award for Miami Vice, 1994 Golden Globe award for The Burning Sea- son, a 2004 Latin Business Spirit Award, 2004 Image Award, 2007 Best Actor Alma Award for Battlestar Galactica and Best Director Alma Award for Walkout. Olmos’ recognitions for his community service include the Hispanic Heritage Award, The Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award, Role Model of the Year Award, Nosotros Golden Eagle “Special Tribute” Award, Kraft Foods Individual Community Service Award and many, many more. The many activities that Edward James Ol-
mos has worked on has led him to become one of the greatest role models for young and old alike. With a resume big enough to be a book, Olmos still has many more issues to address and projects to work on. It seems as though this man is unstoppable and is not about to slow down anytime soon. With a successful career and passionate supporter of Latinos everywhere, one can easily say, “Not bad for a man who once thought he would be a professional baseball player and rock star!”
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Edward James Olmos Facts
Had waist long hair when he was the lead vocalist of the band Pacific Ocean
Studied Sociology at East Los Angeles College before attending California State University Los Angeles
Has spent 20 days in jail for taking part in the protest against the U.S. Navy target practice bombings on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico.
Does not allow possessions to own him
National spokesperson for the Southwest Voter Registration Project, where he helps the Latino Community in its pursuit of citizenship and voter registration
Former son-in-law of the late actor Howard Keel
Believes in the notion that the more you give, the more you receive Serves on the Board of Recruiting New Teachers Taught himself to sing and play piano
During the 1992 Rodney King Riots in L.A., Olmos went out with a broom to turn the situation into something positive to get the community cleaned up
Has been an international ambassador for UNICEF Appeared in Snoop Dogg’s music video “Vato”
Gives over 100 speeches annually to disadvantaged youths
Was the voice of Diablo in the live-action Disney movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Has been the Farmers Insurance Group spokesperson for commercials in Spanish
Received the PASS Award for producing the domestic-violence documentary It Ain’t Love from the National Council on Crime and Delinquency
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