Steven Michael Quezada is a renowned actor, comedian, and television personality who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in New Mexico, he pursued his passion for performing by studying Theatre Arts at Eastern New Mexico University.
As a seasoned actor, Quezada has appeared in numerous television shows, including the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad, where he portrayed DEA Agent Steven Gomez. His other notable roles include Wildfire, Crash, In Plain Sight, and the thriller Light From The Darkroom.
In addition to his television work, Quezada has also appeared in several films, such as Love Ranch, Beerfest, First Snow, and the short film Milagros, which received widespread acclaim and earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the Tenerife International Film Festival in Spain. He has also received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for his role in Breaking Bad.
Apart from his acting career, Quezada is a talented comedian who has been touring comedy clubs across the United States since 1987. He has received numerous awards, including five-time recipient of the New Mexico Hispanic Entertainers Association Comedian of the Year Award. He has also appeared on various comedy shows, including HBO, Showtime, and The Arsenio Hall Show.
Quezada is also a dedicated philanthropist, who has raised money for various organizations, including Youth Development Incorporated (YDI),the Boys and Girls Club of New Mexico, and others. He has also devoted his time to Actors Core, Mi Voz, Elev8, and gang intervention programs sponsored by YDI. He has taught acting classes to local kids and provided on-the-job training for future filmmakers through The After After Party.
As a dedicated community member, Quezada is an elected member of the Albuquerque Public Schools Board, serving as the Secretary of the Board. He is married to Cherise Quezada and has four children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf.