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A magic , yet underrated character actor , Michael Peñahas made his way through the set of many groovy moving picture over the course of his career . As a performer , Peña ’s talents are primarily comedic , always able to certify a cheery temperament in his function while also attributing the correct amount of serious dignity , depending on the penury of the individual film . Though not quite a household name , Peña boasts an telling filmography indicative of a talents , and even underused , thespian .
10Next Gen
2018
One of the earlierNetflix original moviesto be animated and drive at a broad , kin - well-disposed audience , Next Gentells the tarradiddle of an outcast new girl populate in a futuristic world populated by golem . While stunningly animated , the film is essentially an update riff onThe Iron Giant . Occasionally come across as too base - enlivened , the film is aided greatly by Peña ’s carrying out as Momo , a wise - cracking talking click whose thought are translated into speech via technology . Peña ’s uproariously foul - mouthed V.O. is barely held back from tipping the flick ’s rating out of P.G. thanks to a profanity filter .
9Crash
2004
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clangor follows a television set director who becomes mat in a subculture of car crash victim who look for thrill and connection through the raw Energy Department of collisions , direct to resuscitate involvement in his marriage through this unusual obsession .
Revolutionary at the time of its release , Crashhasn’t maturate quite as gracefully as likewise racially - charged tales . Trying and break down to retell on similar works from Spike Lee almost 20 years in the first place , Crashpresents a clumsy societal commentary that was over - treasure by blindsided critic at the timeof its release . However , it deserves reference for managing to dominate a split up - linear perspective narrative that weaves between multiple character ’s lives , not the least memorable of which being Michael Peña ’s Daniel , a piteous family man and locksmith who gets below the belt profiled by a well - to - do district lawyer .
8Dora And The Lost City Of Gold
2019
A live - action version of the Greco-Roman kid ’s cartoonDora The Explorerin the style ofthe Indiana Jones movieswasn’t on anyone ’s cinematic lotto card in 2019 , but the way-out kid - friendly drollery wound up being one of the year ’s most pleasant surprisal . The plastic film slightly older up the pure tone of Dora with some exciting action sequences , tongue - in - cheek humor , and shockingly well - designed reading of the original show ’s cartoon animals . Michael Peña give a amok funny operation as Dora ’s dorky dad , dial up the liquid body substance in one standout scene in which he warns her of the dangers of the city .
7End Of Watch
2012
write and directed by David Ayer , closing of Watch is a 2012 Thriller and Action motion picture starring Michael Pena , Jake Gyllenhaal , Natalie Martinez , and Anna Kendrick . The premise follows two Los Angeles police officers as they attempt to grapple with a expectant bunch presence in their area .
Not confine solely to comedic relief , Michael Peña has proven his competency in demand the reins of an action thriller withEnd Of Watch . In the film , Peña co - leads as law police officer " Mike Z " opposite Jake Gyllenhall as the two pilot the tumultuous humans of Los Angeles ' criminal subway . Though it might not be the most ground - cave in crime story , remnant Of Watchwas an entertaining and ground cop motion-picture show that gain off the long suit of Gyllenhaal and Peña ’s performances , and garner praise for being one of the more realistic depictions of life story on the force .
6The Lincoln Lawyer
2011
adapt from the novel of the same name , The Lincoln Lawyerpresents a pressing sound dramatic event lead by Matthew McConaughey as the titulary attorney , name for his habit of working out of the back of a Lincoln town automobile . The film offers a spanking , if conforming , sound drama detailing the indisposed side of practicing practice of law , as McConaughey ’s Mickey Haller act closely with a dangerous biker pack . Michael Peña stars as Jesus Martinez , a wrongfully - imprisoned military personnel . Seeing Peña get the rarefied chance to show off his power to manifest anguish , foiling , and joy in such high caliber is a uncommon treat .
5Ant-Man
2015
Ant - Man travel along master thief Scott Lang as he becomes a hero under the guidance of Doctor Hank Pym . Using his Ant - Man suit , Lang gains the ability to shrink in size while increasing in long suit , and together they must protect the technology from new threat and carry out a humanity - saving holdup .
While theAnt - Mantrilogy has overall been a low-toned wage earner amongMCU flick , Michael Peña helped establish at least the first movie as a genuinely comic heist cinema . Helping out the pint - sized poor boy , Peña ’s Luis offer one of the funniest Marvel performances to - date , his long - wind matter - of - fact story becoming a staple prank within the enfranchisement . It ’s a shame Peña does n’t sport as intemperately in either of the sequels , as his precise comedic timing and effortlessly funny idiosyncrasy may have considerably enhanced Ant - Man ’s staying power .
4A Million Miles Away
2023
free-base on the genuine story of Nasa Engineer who came from a migrant farmer category , A Million Miles aside tells the story of José Hernández on his decade - long quest to locomote to forbidden place . The film follows José , his family , and his supportive community of interests as they come together to help him achieve the ambition they all now stock .
Having slue his teeth onThe Martian , Peña is quickly finding himself typecast as a plucky astronaut thanks toA Million Miles Away . Based off of a true story , Peña savour a leading role as José M. Hernández , a real - life Mexican - American astronaut and House of Representatives candidate . Peña is capable to do justice to Hernández ’s remarkable account , chronicling his journeying from pick grape in California to riding aboard the Space Shuttle . While a piddling overbearing at time , A Million Miles Awayis truly inspirational , and a true credit to Peña ’s heartfelt acting power .
3Million Dollar Baby
Million Dollar Baby is an Oscar - winning sportswoman dramatic event guide by Clint Eastwood and star Eastwood , Hilary Swank , and Morgan Freeman . It follow Maggie Fitzgerald , a immature distaff boxer , as she trains under the guidance of her trainer , Frankie Dunn , and tries to make it to the top .
Yet another film to feature Michael Peña count amid the million , Million Dollar Babyis at once one of the actor ’s breakout roles and one of thebest moving picture direct by Clint Eastwood . A classic boxing underdog story in the nervure ofRockyandCinderella Man , the plastic film tell apart the story of a female boxer who accepts the coaching job of Eastwood ’s Frankie Dunn in gild to forge her professional career . Peña start out the probability to reflect among the star - stud plaster cast as Omar , a veritable at Dunn ’s gymnasium who enhances Anthony Mackie ’s cocky Shawrelle .
2The Martian
Adapted by Ridley Scott from Andy Weir ’s novel of the same name , The Martian follows the plight of astronaut Mark Watney ( Matt Damon ) after he finds himself stranded alone on Mars after he is incorrectly presumed dead during a mission . ineffectual to communicate with Earth and armed with small more than his scientific expertness as a botanist , Watney must rule a way to pull through on the stark satellite until the next scheduled mission arrives .
One of the estimable endurance movies to occur out of the last tenner , Ridley Scott’sThe Martianis a film that leans heavily on its performances . Not only is Matt Damon ’s pariah astronaut forced to carry every solitary picture he ’s in with out - tawdry tale , but the tight - rumple crew of theHermesaren’t given much action setpieces to bank on as they contend with the weighty consequences of disobeying gild and leaving their fellow for numb . Michael Peña ’s Major Rick Martinez is a true undimmed blot among the already lovableAresmission crew , an browned off but caring pilot .
1American Hustle
2013
fix in the 1970s , American Hustle is a 2013 crime dramatic play direct by David O. Russell . The movie follows Irving Rosenfeld ( Christian Bale ) and Sydney Prosser ( Amy Adams ) , two con artists who are forced to go with FBI agent Richie DiMaso ( Bradley Cooper ) to take down corrupted politician like New Jersey mayor Carmine Polito ( Jeremy Renner ) . Its all - champion cast also include Jennifer Lawrence , Michael Peña , and Louis C.K.
Few plastic film can boast as gilded a cast as the 2013 black funniness masterpieceAmerican Hustle , lead by the likes of Christian Bale , Bradley Cooper , Jeremy Renner , and Jennifer Lawrence . Even managing to squeak out a single memorable conniption in the prolific film , chronicling the efforts of the F.B.I. to hale two con artists into working for them in the 70s , is an unbelievable achievement . Michael Peñamanages to do just that as F.B.I. factor Paco Hernandez , go undercover as a wealthy tribal sheikh , much to the chargrin of Bale ’s smooth - talking Irving Rosenfeld .
Crash follows a TV director who becomes entangled in a subculture of car crash victims who seek thrill and connection through the raw energy of collisions, aiming to revive intimacy in his marriage through this unusual obsession.
Crash follows a TV director who becomes entangled in a subculture of car crash victims who seek thrill and connection through the raw energy of collisions, aiming to revive intimacy in his marriage through this unusual obsession.
Written and directed by David Ayer, End of Watch is a 2012 Thriller and Action film starring Michael Pena, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Martinez, and Anna Kendrick. The premise follows two Los Angeles police officers as they attempt to deal with a large gang presence in their area.
Ant-Man follows master thief Scott Lang as he becomes a hero under the guidance of Doctor Hank Pym. Using his Ant-Man suit, Lang gains the ability to shrink in size while increasing in strength, and together they must protect the technology from new threats and execute a world-saving heist.
Micahel Peña in A Million Miles Away
Based on the true story of Nasa Engineer who came from a migrant farmer family, A Million Miles away tells the story of José Hernández on his decades-long quest to travel to outer space. The film follows José, his family, and his supportive community as they come together to help him achieve the dream they all now carry.
Million Dollar Baby is an Oscar-winning sports drama directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Eastwood, Hilary Swank, and Morgan Freeman. It follows Maggie Fitzgerald, a young female boxer, as she trains under the guidance of her trainer, Frankie Dunn, and tries to make it to the top.
Adapted by Ridley Scott from Andy Weir’s novel of the same name, The Martian follows the plight of astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) after he finds himself stranded alone on Mars after he is falsely presumed dead during a mission. Unable to communicate with Earth and armed with little more than his scientific expertise as a botanist, Watney must find a way to survive on the barren planet until the next scheduled mission arrives.
Set in the 1970s, American Hustle is a 2013 crime drama directed by David O. Russell. The movie follows Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), two con artists who are forced to work with FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) to take down corrupt politicians like New Jersey mayor Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner). Its all-star cast also includes Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Peña, and Louis C.K.
