Anthony Pena: A Brief Biography
At A Glance
Anthony Pena, who stars as Miguel Rodriguez on The Young and the Restless, joined the cast in April 1984. In 1996, Pena was honored with a Nosotros Silver Anniversary Golden Eagle Award for his contributions to daytime television.
Anthony is a native of San Antonio, Texas. A high school athlete, Anthony was scouted by the Cincinnati Reds to play professional baseball. He then attended the University of Santa Barbara, where he majored in English and history and obtained credentials to teach challenged students. He began his acting career by studying with acting coach Bruce Glover and later with Margo Albert, Joshua Shelley and Mary Carver of the Columbia Pictures Television talent search program.
Prior to joining the cast of Y&R, Anthony appeared as Harry Gregg in the daytime drama General Hospital. In addditional to his daytime television credits, he has guest starred in some primetime shows and appeared in numerous feature films.
Anthony's hobbies include snow skiing, jet skiing, reading and traveling. He is actively involved with various charitable organizations such as the Salvation Army, Mother Antonia's Foundation and several Stay in School programs. He and his wife Raylene are the proud parents of two children.
Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION
Quantum Leap
Officer Talbot
1991
MacGyver
Hector Lopez
"Bitter Harvest", November 19, 1990
Hunter
"Just Another John Doe", September 24, 1987
The Young and the Restless
Miguel Rodriguez
1984 to November 23, 2005
Harry Gregg
Acting Portfolio: FILM
The Cool Surface
Policeman #1
1994
Born of the Fourth of July
Bartender (Villa Dulce)
1989
Backtrack
Taos Sherriff
1989
Colors
Traffic Officer
1988
Humanoids from the Deep
Johnny Eagle
1980
Acting Portfolio: THEATER
Anthony has appeared in Zoot Suit at the Aquarias Theater and Bronze Images at the Actor's Studio West.
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: San Antonio, TX
DATE OF BIRTH: February 18
HEIGHT: 6'0"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown