Actor Edward James Olmos to Speak On Nov. 19

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Actor Edward James Olmos, who won an Emmy Award for his role as Lt. Castillo in the popular television series "Miami Vice," will speak at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Mainstage theater in the Center for the Arts on the University at Buffalo North (Amherst) Campus.

Olmos' lecture is part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, which is presented by UB in conjunction with the Don Davis Auto World Lectureship Fund. The Amherst Chamber of Commerce is affiliate series sponsor.

Co-sponsors of the Olmos presentation are the UB undergraduate Student Association and University Union Activities Board.

In addition to his role in ³Miami Vice,² Olmos has appeared in numerous television shows and films. He will star in the soon-to-be released movie, ³Selena,² based on the life of the popular slain Tejano singer.

He won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in HBO's "Burning Season."

He also directed "America Me," a stark look at the life of an Hispanic-American family, and served as producer of "Lives in Hazard," a gripping expose of gang life in America. Perhaps less known by the public is Olmos' role as ³unofficial² mayor of Los Angeles, where he helped restore neighborhoods following the 1992 riots.

Contributing sponsors of the Distinguished Speakers Series are the Buffalo Marriott, UB Center for the Arts, Makin' Copies and the UB Alumni Association.

Call 645-ARTS for ticket information.