Thomas Rosales Jr.

Thomas Rosales Jr.

77 · Born: Feb 3, 1948

Personal Details

BornFeb 3, 1948 El Paso, Texas, USA
Spouse
  • Charlene Jones

    ( Aug 3, 1969 to Jul 3, 1983 )
  • Joyce Johnston

    ( Dec 10, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025 )

Biography

Thomas Rosales Jr., a talented individual, brought into this world on February 3, 1948, in the vibrant city of El Paso, Texas, United States of America. He is a multifaceted personality, boasting a career spanning both acting and producing, with a notable presence in several iconic films. His impressive repertoire includes the action-packed blockbuster Commando, released in 1985, the adrenaline-fueled Speed, which premiered in 1994, and the intense thriller Running Scared, which hit the screens in 2006.

Thomas Rosales Jr.'s personal life is filled with warmth and love. He is currently married to the lovely Joyce Johnston, and together they share the joys of parenthood with their two children. Prior to his current union, he was married to the charming Charlene Jones, with whom he shared a beautiful chapter in his life.

Career

2020
Greenland
Greenland as Hispanic Driver
2013
The Call
The Call as Jose
2012
Act of Valor
Act of Valor as Christo's RHM
Bad Ass
Bad Ass as Bartender
2011
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet as Gang Leader (uncredited)
2010
Down for Life
Down for Life as Exiting bar patron
2009
Brüno
Brüno as Mexican Gardener #4
2008
Superhero Movie
Superhero Movie as Bandit in Alley (uncredited)
2007
Bobby Z
Bobby Z as Huertero Thug
Delta Farce
Delta Farce as Bandito Guard
2006
Bottoms Up
Bottoms Up as Crazy Town Mexican
Unknown
Unknown as Ponytail
The Guardian
The Guardian as Cargo Crew
2004
Colateral
Colateral as Ramon Ayala
2003
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Once Upon a Time in Mexico as Bartender with Gun (uncredited)
Hulk
Hulk as Rebel Militant (uncredited)
2002
Stealing Harvard
Stealing Harvard as Loach's Bandit
Men in Black II
Men in Black II as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
2001
Double Bang
Double Bang as First Cop
Tomcats
Tomcats as Gang Member (uncredited)
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven as Security Guard at Boxing Fight (uncredited)
2000
The President's Man
The President's Man as Drug Soldier (uncredited)
Brother
Brother as First Mexican Mafia Boss
Shadow Hours
Shadow Hours as The Downey Destroyer
The Crew
The Crew as Ventana’s Gangster in the ship
Traffic
Traffic as Tackled Man #2
1999
The Base
The Base as Driver
Foolish
Foolish as Goon
1998
Vampires
Vampires as Ortega
Deadly Ransom
Deadly Ransom as Torturer
Judgment Day
Judgment Day as Payne's Man (uncredited)
Letters from a Killer
Letters from a Killer as Headbanging Inmate
Deep Impact
Deep Impact as Refugee (uncredited)
U.S. Marshals
U.S. Marshals as 727 Prisoner
Blade Squad
Blade Squad as Mist Dealer
1997
L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential as First Mexican
Con Air
Con Air as Cindino Gunman (Stunts)
Face/Off
Face/Off as Prisoner (uncredited)
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag as Bandito (uncredited)
1996
Midnight Heat
Midnight Heat as Hispanic Prisoner
Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing as Ramirez Bodyguard
Escape from L.A.
Escape from L.A. as Gang Member (uncredited)
1995
3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up
3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up as Thug Fighting Grandpa at Indian Ceremony (uncredited)
The Tie That Binds
The Tie That Binds as Detective #2
Heat
Heat as Armored Truck Driver
1994
Cyber Tracker
Cyber Tracker as Man with Gun in Club
Jimmy Hollywood
Jimmy Hollywood as Tough Guy
A Low Down Dirty Shame
A Low Down Dirty Shame as Hood Who Fails Mendoza (uncredited)
The Crow
The Crow as Sanchez
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult as Prisoner #2 (uncredited)
Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III as Car Mechanic (uncredited)
Speed
Speed as Vince
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger as Robber (uncredited)
Bound by Honor
Bound by Honor as Prisoner (uncredited)
Nowhere to Run
Nowhere to Run as Prisoner
Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero as Vivaldi Henchman (uncredited)
1992
Trancers III
Trancers III as Scumbag
1991
The Owl
The Owl as Morito
The Perfect Weapon
The Perfect Weapon as Man in Alley
One Good Cop
One Good Cop as Beniamino Associate #3
Ricochet
Ricochet as Drug-Dealer (uncredited)
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man as Bar Fighter (uncredited)
1990
Impulse
Impulse as Columbian Drug Dealer
The Rookie
The Rookie as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Predator 2
Predator 2 as El Scorpio Gang Member (uncredited)
Kindergarten Cop
Kindergarten Cop as Street Tough #4 (uncredited)
1989
W.B., Blue and the Bean
W.B., Blue and the Bean as Casper 'Bean' Garcia
1988
Deadly Stranger
Deadly Stranger as Juan (as Tommy Rosales)
1987
La Bamba
La Bamba as Man at Party
Extreme Prejudice
Extreme Prejudice as Scarza (uncredited)
1986
Eye of the Tiger
Eye of the Tiger as Jamie's Relative
No Mercy
No Mercy as Man #4
Raw Deal
Raw Deal as Jesus
1985
Stand Alone
Stand Alone as Cocaine Cowboy #3
Stick
Stick as Nestor's Hood
Commando
Commando as Young Guerrilla
1984
The Lost Empire
The Lost Empire as Terrorist Gang Leader
1983
Blue Thunder
Blue Thunder as Thug #1
1982
1981
Nighthawks
Nighthawks as Ripper
1980
The Hunter
The Hunter as Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
1979
Sunnyside
Sunnyside as Tommy
1978
Every Which Way But Loose
Every Which Way But Loose as Young Trucker (uncredited)
1977