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Edward James Olmos First Wife: Who is Kaija Keel?

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Kaija Keel is the first wife of American actor Edward James Olmos.

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Kaija Keel marriage

How long was Kaija Keel married to Olmos? How many years were Kaija Keel and Edward James Olmos married? Kaija Keel and Edward James Olmos were married for 21 years; from 1971 to `1992.

Edward James Olmos and Kaija Keel | Credit: Pinterest

Kaija Keel children

Does Kaija Keel have any children with Edward James Olmos? How many children does Kaija Keel have with Edward James Olmos? Kaija Keel and Edward James Olmos have two children together; Bodie Olmos and Mico Olmos.

Kaija Keel profession

What does Kaija Keel do for a living? What is Kaija Keel’s profession? Kaija Keel’s profession is not known yet.

Kaija Keel age

How old is Kaija Keel? What is Kaija Keel’s age? Kaija Keel is 73 years old.

Kaija Keel parents

Who are Kaija Keel’s parents? Kaija Keel was born to actor Howard Keel.

Born on February 24, 1947, Edward James Olmos branched out of music to acting in the late 1960s and early 1970s. For his debut roles, he appeared in several movies and tv shows including Zoot Suit, Wolfen, Blade Runner, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, and more.

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He was cast in the 1980 post-apocalyptic science fiction film Virus. His role required him to play the piano while singing a Spanish ballad during the later part of the film. It was the most expensive Japanese film at that time, even though it was not so successful at the box office.

Olmos got his biggest role when he was cast as the police Lieutenant Martin Castillo in the popular tv series Miami Vice. He went on to win a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award in 1985 for his role.

He is the first American-born Hispanic to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, which was a result of his role as Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver. From 1989 to 2000, he was featured in several movies including The Fortunate Pilgrim, Triumph of the Spirit, Talent for the Game, American Me, Roosters, Even Cowgirls Get Blues, A Million Juan, Mirage, My Family, The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, The Road to El Dorado, Gossip, and more.

Some of his other film credits include Agents of S. H. I. E. L. D., Urban Cowboy, Narcos, Mayans M. C., Elena of Avalor, Portlandia, Eureka, The Devil Has a Name, Chasing Wonders, Walking with Herb, and more.


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