Gregory Sierra (January 25, 1937 – January 4, 2021) was a distinguished American actor, celebrated for his versatility and powerful presence on both television and film. Born on January 25, 1937, in New York City's Spanish Harlem, Sierra was of Puerto Rican descent and faced a challenging upbringing after being abandoned by his parents and raised by an aunt. Despite his early hardships, he found a path to acting after impressing at an impromptu audition for an acting school in Manhattan. Sierra's career began on stage, notably with the National Shakespeare Company and performances at the New York Shakespeare Festival. He transitioned to television in the late 1960s and quickly became a familiar face, first gaining major attention as Julio Fuentes, the memorable Puerto Rican neighbor on Sanford and Son, and then as Detective Sergeant Chano Amengual on Barney Miller—two roles that remain among his most enduring contributions to classic TV. Sierra's roster of work included appearances on The Flying Nun, Soap, Miami Vice, Hill Street Blues, Zorro and Son, and scores of guest roles on popular series such as All in the Family, The X-Files, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. His film credits span genres and decades, featuring roles in Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Papillon, The Towering Inferno, and Deep Cover. Gregory Sierra was admired for bringing depth, nuance, and authenticity to every character he portrayed, endearing him to fans and earning the respect of peers. He passed away on January 4, 2021, in Laguna Woods, California, leaving behind a rich legacy in entertainment that spanned nearly fifty years.
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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
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| 1 | The Other Side of the Wind (2018) | Jack Simon | 7.4 | |
| 2 | Johnny 316 (1998) | Kareem | - | - |
| 3 | Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998) | Bonifacio | 4.2 | |
| 4 | The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998) | Villanazul | 7 | |
| 5 | Vampires (1998) | Father Giovanni | 6.5 | |
| 6 | A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) | Captain Nunez | 8.5 | |
| 7 | Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) | The Captain | 6.6 | |
| 8 | Deep Cover (1992) | Felix Barbosa | 7.5 | |
| 9 | Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) | Terence Wheeler | 5.4 | |
| 10 | Unspeakable Acts (1990) | Frank Fuster | - | - |
| 11 | Her Secret Life (1987) | Vic 'The Dancer' Pena | - | - |
| 12 | The Towering Inferno (1974) | Carlos | 6.8 | |
| 13 | Papillon (1973) | Antonio | 6.9 | |
| 14 | The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973) | Dynamite Hector | - | - |
| 15 | The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972) | One-Eyed Horsethief | 6 | |
| 16 | Pocket Money (1972) | Chavarin (as Gregg Sierra) | 6 | |
| 17 | Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) | Verger | 6.5 | |
| 18 | Getting Straight (1970) | Garcia | 8 |

