Ep. 52 - Luis Guzmán

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.

In this episode, we explore the life & career of Luis Guzmán. Best known for his roles as Ray in Traffic (2000), Nacho Reyes in Carlito's Way (1993), and Raddimus in Waiting... (2005), Guzmán has built a career as one of the more prolific character actors in Hollywood. Our first time without a guest in a while, we discuss Guzmán's specific motivations as a young actor, his sweet spot in law enforcement, criminal, or comic relief roles, how he shares the screen well with other prominent actors, and topics like being catdads, playing Vice City, and which of his movies haven't aged well. Where does Guzmán rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.