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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7.1/10

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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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celluloidmuggins

Great find

I just happened to come across this show and stopped because Edward James Olmos was in it. This is an excellent show, at first I thought it was a movie it was so well done. BOO CBS, for dropping such a wonderful show. Thank goodness for PBS, once again they save a meaningful program that illustrates the diversity of America.

anyah_m

Fantastic

I've always loved Esai Morales and Mr. Almos. I'd never seen them together until now. What a wonderfully complex family. Thank you for creating a show about real Latinos, happy and successful people with real issues. Seeing brown people on tv and film always behind bars or causing trouble gets old really fast. I will watch this show faithfully!

lauriedmom

tiffany taylor

my favorite show was crash boom love.the story was great.it was so cute the girl(tiffany taylor)1st kiss,what happen, all of sudden you didnt see the family much after that?the show was all over the place?i am apart of a mix family,white and mexican.it was the first time i Ever,ever seen a mixed family on tv.i love both my background history, i feel i am lucky to have two cultures to grow up with.i wish the show would show that side too.one minute you see the kids and the next you see them in the back ground with no lines,why?what the point to have a mixed family and not show anything about them!i would love to see more of this family story.please show more of them.

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.