Tony-Nominated Actor Known for "Dexter," "Oz" & "Gotham"; Former NYPD Officer

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David Zayas Biography

David Zayas is a Puerto Rican-American actor whose career spans theater, film, and television. Before beginning his acting career, Zayas served in the United States Air Force and worked as a police officer with the New York City Police Department for nearly 15 years. His background in law enforcement has informed his portrayals of both police officers and criminals across various roles. Zayas developed his craft on stage with LAByrinth Theater Company, a multicultural collective known for producing plays by emerging New York voices.

Zayas gained recognition on television with his role as Enrique Morales in the HBO series "Oz," joining the cast during the fourth season. He portrayed a powerful figure within the prison's Latino gang and drug trade. He later played Angel Batista, a Miami homicide detective, sergeant, and lieutenant, on Showtime's series "Dexter," and reprised the role in the sequel shows "Dexter: New Blood" and "Dexter: Resurrection." Zayas appeared in all 96 episodes across the show's eight seasons. His work on "Dexter" earned him multiple Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

In film, Zayas has appeared in titles such as "16 Blocks" as Detective Bobby Torres, "Michael Clayton" as Detective Dalberto, "The Expendables" as General Garza, and "Skyline" as Oliver. He is also recognized for his role as Sal Maroni on Fox's series "Gotham" and has taken on a range of projects across genres.

Zayas has maintained a strong connection to theater, performing in numerous stage productions, including the Tony Award-winning play "Anna in the Tropics." He earned a Tony Award nomination for his role in the Broadway premiere of Martyna Majok's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Cost of Living" and received a Drama League Distinguished Performance nomination for the same role. Zayas has also appeared on the FX series "The Bear." His career, grounded in real-world experience and shaped by the New York stage, reflects his versatility as a character actor in the entertainment industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2026.

David Zayas Videos

David Zayas talks about reprising iconic role in "Dexter: Resurrection" series

David Zayas talks about reprising iconic role in "Dexter: Resurrection" series

Actor David Zayas, known for playing detective Angel Batista in the series "Dexter," talks about reprising his role in the sequel series, "Dexter:...

Michael C. Hall and David Zayas Watch and React to Iconic Dexter Moments

Michael C. Hall and David Zayas Watch and React to Iconic Dexter Moments

Watch Michael C. Hall and David Zayas relive some of the most iconic moments to get us ready for what comes next 🔁🚨 Stream #DexterResurrection...

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