Carlos Linares (born July 26, 1954) is a film and television actor whose career spans action, drama, and big-studio adventure. He is known for delivering grounded performances across a range of high-profile projects, from the international thriller and character-driven storytelling of Triple Frontier (2019) to the dystopian action-fantasy world of Bright (2017). Linares has also appeared in acclaimed dramatic work such as A Better Life (2011), bringing depth to emotionally resonant material, and he expanded his audience through the blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), where he contributed to the film’s ensemble of adventure characters. His roles consistently reflect an ability to navigate both contemporary narratives and genre-driven settings with a focused, natural screen presence.
