American Family

TV Series
2002–2004
1h

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Raquel Welch, Sonia Braga, Edward James Olmos, Constance Marie, and Esai Morales in American Family (2002)

The head of the household, Jess Gonzalez (Edward James Olmos), is your average father who is forced to fight everyday troubles, following the death of his loving wife Berta (Sônia Braga). Th... Read allThe head of the household, Jess Gonzalez (Edward James Olmos), is your average father who is forced to fight everyday troubles, following the death of his loving wife Berta (Sônia Braga). Their beloved daughter Nina (Constance Marie) has recently graduated from law school and dec... Read allThe head of the household, Jess Gonzalez (Edward James Olmos), is your average father who is forced to fight everyday troubles, following the death of his loving wife Berta (Sônia Braga). Their beloved daughter Nina (Constance Marie) has recently graduated from law school and decides to work for Legal Services on behalf of immigrant rights, although Jess does not agre... Read all

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Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
- 2 wins & 17 nominations total

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Kurt Caceres

Conrado Gonzalez

• 2002

Edward James Olmos

Jess Gonzalez…

• 2002

Patricia Velasquez

Adela…

• 2002–2004

Parker Torres

Cisco Gonzalez

• 2004

Constance Marie

Nina Gonzalez

• 2002

Austin Marques

Pablito Gonzalez

• 2002

Nicholas Gonzalez

Young Conrado

• 2004

Eddy Martin

Roberto

• 2004

Jossara Jinaro

• 2004

Yasmine Delawari

Yasmin Amir

• 2004

Jeanine Monterroza

Evangelina

• 2004

A.J. Lamas

Cisco Gonzalez

• 2002

Sonia Braga

Berta Gonzalez

• 2002

Kate del Castillo

Ofelia

• 2002

Raquel Welch

Aunt Dora

• 2002

Esai Morales

Esteban Gonzalez

• 2002

Alexis Cruz

Sgt. Joaquin Garcia

• 2004

John H. Brennan

Larry Taylor

• 2002

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kotsw85

A stellar series!

Look up the word "quality" and the definition is "American Family".

The Gonzalez clan happen to be Latino, but they could be any family in America. Edward James Almos and Sonia Braga are truly brilliant as Jess and Berta Gonzalez [sadly, as is with most quality televison, both were passed over for much deserved Emmy nominations].

American Family" is lovingly written with heart, humor and intimacy. If you didn't catch it on PBS, try and find it on video....it's well worth the effort!

LGuili

Great Series

AMERICAN FAMILY is a great series. I'm glad that PBS decided to place it on their schedule. The acting is terrific. Raquel Welch gave a wonderful performance in the third episode which also provided her with a chance to sing which she did beautifully. Hope the show continues its high quality.

mercybell

Hip, Colorful, and Beautiful

What a beautiful series. Gregory Nava is a genius, and PBS

should be given an award for taking it on. It blends a culturally

traditional undercurrent with a modern and hip style, and utilizes

interesting filming techniques that wraps you into the story. This

series is vibrant with culture, color, and life, and can sometimes

be staggeringly emotional.

Heartfelt, eccentric, and sometimes rib crackingly funny, "American

Family" brings a very misunderstood side of American life to the

limelight and paints an intriguingly entertaining representation of a

dysfunctional yet incredibly loving family.... and does it brilliantly.

InMomentumManagement

Wow what wonder full YOUNG cast!

Hi everyone american family is a wonderful show and full of life,I especially love the flash back to when they were teenagers all those actor and actreses are wonderfull they have so much talent well iam sure they will do great in hollywood .LOVE the show

CybrTygr

Another great show that doesn't get enough attention

I came across this show because of Edward James Olmos. And although I'm not Latino, I still find the show has many aspects that many people will find hit home. Each character in the show brings something from the different points of view in life. I'll admit I mostly lean toward Olmos' character and what he goes through to what he feels is right for the family. After all, it's not easy being a father (or admittingly a mother either). It was also saddening to see Conrado die doing what he felt was right and trying to make a difference. I think most people who see this can relate to at least one character in this show, and I hope PBS will be able to keep it going.