Alfredo was born in Texas, to Mexican parents, from Zacatecas. Edward’s grandmother Ana was born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.Įdward’s maternal grandfather was Alfredo Fernando Huizar Franco (the son of Augustine/Augustin/Agustin Munos Huizar and Maria/Mary Bermudez Franco). Soledad was the daughter of Alejo Bringas and Magdalena Rojas.Įdward’s paternal grandmother was Ana Escamilla Medina (the daughter of Julio Escamilla and Ana Medina). Tiburcio was the son of José Maria Olmos and Felipa Velázquez. Jose Gabriel was born in Tacubaya, Distrito Federal, México. Edward’s patrilineal ancestors going back to at least his great-great-grandfather were Mexican.Įdward’s paternal grandfather was Jose Gabriel Lucio Olmos y Bringas (the son of Tiburcio Velazquez y Olmos and Soledad Bringas). One of his children is actor Bodie Olmos.Įdward has stated that his family’s surname was originally Olmosh, and that he has Hungarian Jewish ancestry from the surname. He has four children, including two with his former wife, Katija Keel (whose father was actor Howard Keel). His mother, Eleonor (Huizar Flores Magán), was of Mexican descent.Įdward is married to Puerto Rican actress, film producer, and screenwriter Lymari Nadal. His father, Pedro Olmos y Escamilla, was a Mexican immigrant. Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United StatesĮdward James Olmos is an American actor and director.