Roberto Sanchez

Roberto Sanchez

60 · Born: Jan 4, 1965

Personal Details

BornJan 4, 1965 Havana, Cuba
Spouse
  • Lenee Adkins

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 7, 2025 )
  • Laimarie Serrano

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 7, 2025 )

Biography

Roberto Sanchez is a talented and versatile actor who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He is currently recurring in the series BMF (Starz) as "Loco" and PALM ROYALE (Appletv+) as "Pinky". Additionally, he has recently recurred in the series RUNNING POINT (Netflix) as "Stephen Ramirez" and DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN (Showtime/Paramount+) as "Tony Ferrer".

Roberto's film credits are equally impressive, including the action crime-thriller "72 Hours", which he wrote the story for and will co-star in alongside TRUE BLOOD'S Sam Trammell and THE OC's Cam Gigandet. He is also set to star in the upcoming action film, AS GOOD AS DEAD opposite Michael Jai White and Tom Berenger.

Sanchez is well known for his scene-stealing TV roles on hit shows like THE RESIDENT, THE FAMILY BUSINESS, S.W.A.T., MACGYVER, LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, CHICAGO P.D. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, and over 100 other TV and film projects. His breakout role in John Singleton's "2 FAST 2 FURIOUS" opposite Eva Mendes and Paul Walker is particularly notable.

In addition to his screen work, Roberto is a critically acclaimed theater actor who has starred in productions such as HOLLYWOOD & LEVINE, OUR LADY OF 121st STREET, and BORN YESTERDAY. He has also received a 2016 Imagen Award nomination for Best Actor for his lead role in the film, LAKE LOS ANGELES.

Before pursuing a career in acting, Roberto served in the Navy during Desert Storm and competed professionally in the European League as a Naval basketball player. He was also a successful print model.

Roberto Sanchez is a true Renaissance man, with a wide range of talents and experiences that have shaped his career and personal life. His dedication to his craft and his passion for storytelling have made him a respected and beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

2025
2024
6 Hours Away
6 Hours Away as James Montgomery
Day Labor
Day Labor as Manny Navarro
2023
2022
Red Winter
Red Winter as Dante
As Good as Dead
As Good as Dead as Ivan / Vlad
2020
Beneath Us
Beneath Us as Hector
Bird
Bird as Lucky
2019
Myra
Myra as Rey Niko
2016
2015
Visions
Visions as Emilio
2014
Lake Los Angeles
Lake Los Angeles as Francisco Fumero
2013
Dirty Teacher
Dirty Teacher as Gino Cabrerra
2012
Pearblossom Hwy
Pearblossom Hwy as Alejandro Fumero
Cartel War
Cartel War as Antonio Vega
2011
Green Guys
Green Guys as Tan'el Garcia
Venom
Venom as Viggo
2010
Littlerock
Littlerock as Francisco Fumero
2008
Mating Dance
Mating Dance as Raul Suarez
Unemployed
Unemployed as Ramone
2007
Juarez, Mexico
Juarez, Mexico as Grave Digger
2003
2024
72 Hours
72 Hours as Story