Rudy Ramos (born September 19, 1950) is an American actor and musician. His acting career has covered six decades, and includes recurring roles on The High Chaparral, Hunter, and Yellowstone.
Early life Ramos was born and raised in Lawton, Oklahoma and has three siblings, two brothers and a sister.Croft, Tom, Rudy Ramos Debuts, The Tampa Tribune, October 4, 1970, page 219 During an interview he stated that he is half Mexica – a band of Aztecs – and half Mexican.Parke, Henry C., Rudy Ramos - Wind Breezes to Yellowstone, Part 1, INSP
When Ramos was about ten years old his family moved to the north side of Lawton, which was a mile from Fort Sill, where Geronimo lived for the last 15 years of his life, and where he died. Geronimo became Ramos' childhood hero and, later in life, Ramos would star in the one-man show Geronimo: Life on the Reservation.Parke, Henry C., Rudy Ramos - Wind Breezes to Yellowstone, Part 2, INSP
Career Ramos first television role was a small part on Ironside.Rudy Ramos to Join Stars In 'High Chaparral' Cast, The Atlanta Journal, May 30, 1970, page 40 He went on to have a recurring role as Wind during the last season of the television western The High Chaparral from 1970-1971. He played Reuben Garcia on Hunter from 1987-1988.Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows 1946 – Present (7th Edition), Ballantine Books, 1999, pages 446 & 475 Ramos played Felix Long on Yellowstone from 2018–2024.
His films include Helter Skelter, The Enforcer (both 1976), The Driver (1978), Defiance (1980), Quicksilver (1986), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Open House (1987), Colors (1988).
For many years Ramos starred in the one-man theater production Geronimo: Life on the Reservation. The first performance was in Tucson, Arizona in 2013.Grigware, Don, Interview: Judy Amos Portrays the Humanity of Geronimo, Broadway World, January 27, 2016 The show toured across the country until COVID-19 halted live performances.
During Native American Heritage Month in November 2020, Ramos was highlighted in a story by Hillary Atkin for the Television Academy Emmys.
Filmography and Television Year Title Role Notes1969 Ironside TV series-1 Episode (uncredited)1970–1971 The High Chaparral Wind TV series-7 episodes1971 The Virginian An indian season 9 episode 16 (The Animal)1976 Helter Skelter Danny DeCarlo Made for TV movie1976 Hawaii Five-O Louie Pakoa TV series-1 Episode1976 Mendez, Robber #1 1978 Teeth 1980 Defiance Angel Cruz 1983 Hill Street Blues Night Lieutenant TV series-1 Episode1985 MacGyver Pete Torgut TV series-1 Episode1985 Torchlight 1986 Quicksilver Gypsy 1987 Beverly Hills Cop II Ignacio 1987 Open House Rudy Estevez 1987–1988 Hunter Reuben Garcia TV series-12 episodes1988 Colors Lieutenant Melindez 1992 To Protect and Serve Aguilar 1994 Murder, She Wrote Mario Fernandez TV series-1 Episode1995 Ortiz 2000 Road Dogz Canto 2009 Mr. Sadman Juan Carlos 2018–2024 Yellowstone Felix Long TV series 2026 Marshals
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