Edward James Olmos Quotes

A collection of quotes by Edward James Olmos.

Edward James Olmos is a Mexican-American actor, director, and activist. Born on February 24, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, Olmos rose to prominence for his portrayal of Lt. Martin Castillo in the TV series "Miami Vice." He is also widely recognized for his role as Admiral William Adama in the science fiction series "Battlestar Galactica." Throughout his career, Olmos received numerous awards, including an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the film "Stand and Deliver." He is known for his activism, particularly in advocating for Latinx representation in the entertainment industry.

Basically, I think that there are some characters that you c

Basically, I think that there are some characters that you can just allow the truth of your character as a human being in your real life to come through.

Edward James Olmos

Life Truth Character

There are nuclear weapons in China, Iran, Korea and Pakistan

There are nuclear weapons in China, Iran, Korea and Pakistan. It wouldn't take much to send a couple of warheads off on this planet somewhere that would cause a lot of environmental damage, then if you have got someone who wants to retaliate you have real problems.

Edward James Olmos

You get more churches burned down in the United States in th

You get more churches burned down in the United States in the last two years than in the last hundred, because of the lack of understanding of culture and diversity and the beauty of it.

Edward James Olmos

Education is a vacine for violence.

Education is a vacine for violence.

Edward James Olmos

Education is the key. But it's the kind of education that we

Education is the key. But it's the kind of education that we teach that is the key. We don't have it.

Edward James Olmos

I believe that Gandhi was correct. Non-violent civil disobed

I believe that Gandhi was correct. Non-violent civil disobedience is the only way to bring about change that allows people to enjoy the change and not get killed in the process.

Edward James Olmos

Education is the vaccine for violence.

Education is the vaccine for violence.

Edward James Olmos