Anthony Pena

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Anthony Pena
Born (1947-02-18) February 18, 1947 (age 74)

Anthony Pena (born February 18, 1947) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Newman family butler, Miguel Rodriquez, on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless . Prior to joining the series in 1984, Pena starred on General Hospital as Harry Greg. His numerous television credits include guest roles on Highway to Heaven , Dynasty and MacGyver . In 1996, Pena won a Nosotros Silver Anniversary Golden Eagle Award for his contributions to Daytime television.

He left The Young and the Restless in 2006 after 22 years, but his character was not written out off-screen until 2008.

He also appeared in the 1982 movie Megaforce , the 1983 film Porky's II: The Next Day as John Henry's Brother, and the 1987 movie The Running Man as Valdez (credited as Anthony Penya).

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976 Marathon Man Guard in Uruguay #2
1979 The Last Word Chuy
1980 Humanoids from the Deep Johnny Eagle
1982 Megaforce Sixkiller
1983 Porky's II: The Next Day Bill Jumper
1984 Weekend Pass Officer Anthony
1987 The Running Man Valdez
1988 Colors Traffic Officer
1989 Born on the Fourth of July Bartender
1990 Catchfire Taos Sheriff
1993 The Cool Surface Policeman #1

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