American actor, Edward James Olmos once shared that he can speak eight (8) languages. He shared that his multilingual skill came to use 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.
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“I speak eight languages, four of them are Asian, and Spanish, English, and Russian. It’s an unusual blend, Basically, Castillo is probably the most disciplined character I’ve ever worked with in all my life. But that’s what is extraordinary about him. He’s able to survive (on TV) doing close to absolutely nothing, except for thinking on camera,” he said.
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From 1989 to 2000, Olmos 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.
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.
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