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Edward James Olmos (born Edward Olmos;〔According to the State of California. ''California Birth Index, 1905–1995''. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461〕 February 24, 1947) is an American actor and director. Among his most memorable roles are William Adama in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'', teacher Jaime Escalante in ''Stand and Deliver'', patriarch Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. in the film ''Selena'', Detective Gaff in ''Blade Runner'', and narrator El Pachuco in both the stage and film versions of ''Zoot Suit''. In 1988, Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the film ''Stand and Deliver''. He has also been a longtime pioneer for more diversified roles and images of Hispanics in the U.S. media. His notable direction, production and starring roles for films, made-for-TV movies and TV shows include ''Wolfen'', ''Triumph of the Spirit'', ''Talent for the Game'', ''American Me'', ''The Burning Season'', ''My Family/Mi Familia'', ''Caught'', ''12 Angry Men'', ''The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca'', ''Walkout'', ''The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit'', ''American Family'', and ''2 Guns''. ==Early life== Olmos was born in Los Angeles, California, where he was raised, the son of Eleanor (née Huizar) and Pedro Olmos, who was a welder and mail carrier.〔("Edward James Olmos Biography (1946–2010)" ) filmreference.com, accessed 19 October 2009〕 His father was a Mexican immigrant and his mother was American.〔Velazquez, Gabriela (1 December 2003) ("Edward James Olmos: fighting for justice and defying gangsters: on charity boards, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Oscar Nominee" ) ''Latino Leaders'', accessed 19 October 2009〕 He grew up wanting to be a professional baseball player, and became the Golden State batting champion. He graduated from Montebello High School in 1964. While at Montebello High School, he lost a race for Student Body President to future California Democratic Party Chair Art Torres. In his teen years, he turned to rock and roll, and became the lead singer for a band he named ''Pacific Ocean'', so-called because it was to be "the biggest thing on the West Coast".〔(Cast:William Adama ), scifi.com, accessed 2 December 2006〕 For several years, Pacific Ocean performed at various clubs in and around Los Angeles, and released their only record, ''Purgatory'', in 1968. At the same time, he attended classes at East Los Angeles College, including courses in acting.〔Bethel, Kari Francisco (2002) "Edward James Olmos" pp. 155-159 In'' Henderson, Ashyia N. (editor) (2002) ''Contemporary Hispanic Biography, Volume 1'' Gale, Detroit, page 156, ISBN 0-7876-6538-X〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Edward James Olmos」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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