Whether he is appearing as the lead actor or in a supporting role, Michael Peña is an unforgettable presence on screen. Beginning with his star turn in “Crash” (2004), Peña  appeared across the 2000s for a variety of high-profile directors such as Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu in “Babel” (2006), Oliver Stone’s docudrama “World Trade Center” (2006), Robert Redford’s war movie “Lions for Lambs” (2007), and Werner Herzog in “My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done” (2009). Aside from these mostly dramatic portrayals, Peña is also known for his comedy and action roles in movies such as “Tower Heist” (2011), “End of Watch” (2012), and “American Hustle” (2013). His career-defining performance as the titular character in “Cesar Chavez” (2014) saw him celebrated for taking on an iconic historical role. Peña also starred as the first Mexican-American astronaut. Jose M. Hernandez in “A Million Miles Away” (2023). He has appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in both “Ant-Man” (2015) and “Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018). His career on the small screen has seen him take major roles in series such as “The Shield” (2005), “Walkout” (2006), “Narcos: Mexico” (2018), the fourth season of “Jack Ryan” (2023), and “All Her Fault” (2025).