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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>

<a href="/biography/michael-pena">Michael Anthony Peña</a> was born on January 13, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were originally from Mexico—his father, Eleuterio Peña, was a factory worker from Villa Purificación, Jalisco, and his mother, Nicolasa Peña, a social worker from Charcas, San Luis Potosí. Before emigrating to the United States, both of his parents worked as farmers in Mexico. <a href="/biography/michael-pena">Peña</a> holds both American and Mexican heritage and identifies as a Scientologist. In addition to his work in film, he has also appeared in television productions.

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<a href="/biography/michael-pena">Peña</a> married screenwriter Brie Shaffer in 2006. The couple has a son named Roman Peña. While <a href="/biography/michael-pena">Peña</a> tends to keep his private life out of the spotlight, there have been occasional rumors regarding his relationship. However, these remain unconfirmed, and he maintains a generally low-profile personal life.

He is known to be active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where he interacts regularly with a considerable number of followers. As of recent estimates, <a href="/biography/michael-pena">Michael Peña</a> has a net worth of approximately $5 million, accumulated primarily through a successful career in the entertainment industry.

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<h2>Career in Film and Television</h2>

<a href="/biography/michael-pena">Michael Peña</a>'s acting career gained significant momentum in 2004 when he appeared in the Oscar-winning film Million Dollar Baby. That same year, he played a pivotal role in the critically acclaimed film Crash, further cementing his status in Hollywood.

He followed these performances with roles in films such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Stone">Oliver Stone</a>’s World Trade Center (2006), which depicted the September 11 attacks, and Babel (2006). In 2007, he co-starred with <a href="/biography/mark-wahlberg">Mark Wahlberg</a> in Shooter, portraying a novice FBI agent. He also portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Castro">Sal Castro</a>, a Mexican-American <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Castro">high school teacher</a> and activist, in the HBO film Walkout (2006).

<a href="/biography/michael-pena">Peña</a> continued his success with comedic and dramatic roles, including a performance opposite <a href="/biography/seth-rogen">Seth Rogen</a> in Observe and Report (2009), and a co-starring role with <a href="/biography/jake-gyllenhaal">Jake Gyllenhaal</a> in the gritty police drama End of Watch (2012). He appeared in the World War II film Fury (2014), and achieved further recognition for his role as the fast-talking Luis in Marvel’s superhero comedy <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant-Man_(film)">Ant-Man</a> (2015).

On television, he voiced a character in the animated comedy series Chozen and has had roles in other shows throughout his career. <a href="/biography/michael-pena">Peña</a> has earned a reputation for his versatility, appearing in roles that span action, drama, comedy, and historical narratives.

<h2>Musical Endeavors</h2>

In addition to acting, <a href="/biography/michael-pena">Michael Peña</a> is also a <a href="/biography/michael-pena">musician</a>. In 2005, he helped form the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nico_Vega">rock band</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nico_Vega">Nico Vega</a>, which gained a dedicated following. He co-wrote the band’s notable track “Beast,” contributing to its raw and energetic sound. Although he eventually stepped away from an active role in the band, <a href="/biography/michael-pena">Peña</a>’s early contributions helped shape its direction and tone.

<h2>Selected Filmography</h2>

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Fellow_Americans">My Fellow Americans</a>
Star Map
Boogie Boy
Belly Fruit
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Cucaracha">La Cucaracha</a>
Buffalo Soldiers
Gone in 60 Seconds
The United States of Leland
Love Object
Crash
Million Dollar Baby
Little Athens
Sueno
Fifty Pills
Babel
World Trade Center
Shooter
Lions for Lambs
The Lucky Ones
Observe and Report
Everything Must Go
Battle: Los Angeles
Tower Heist
End of Watch
Gangster Squad
Turbo
30 Minutes or Less
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesar_Chavez">Cesar Chavez</a>
Frontera
Fury
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant-Man_(film)">Ant-Man</a>

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