Ismael Cruz Cordova

Personal context

Summary

Ismael Cruz Córdova is a Puerto Rican actor known for roles in Sesame Street, The Mandalorian, The Undoing, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. He has said that creating visibility and representation for poor communities and people of color is a mission of his work, and has spoken about changing fantasy’s visual narrative and expanding opportunities for Latino and Afro-Latino performers. His public comments on representation recur across interviews, particularly around his work in fantasy. No public statements on party politics, DEI program affiliations, or other activist causes are on record.