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David Castañeda
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In short · Acting since 1961, 7 decades active, 20 credits.
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Biography
David Castañeda Jr. is an American actor known for his role as Diego Hargreeves in the Netflix series *The Umbrella Academy*. He joined the cast in 2019 for the show's second season, which follows a fractured family of adopted siblings with superhuman abilities as they navigate time travel and existential threats. Castañeda's portrayal of the character, originally introduced in the first season by David Castañeda (senior), brought a new dynamic to the series.
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19 credits
Chasing Summer(2026)
Actor
Film
Splitsville(2025)
Fede
FilmNetflix: Tastebuds(2022)
Actor
TV
The Guilty(2021)
Tim Gerachi
Film
Most Dangerous Game(2020)
Victor Suero
TV
Standing Up, Falling Down(2020)
Ruis
Film
We Die Young(2019)
Rincon
Film
The Umbrella Academy(2019)
Diego Hargreeves
TV
Standing Up, Falling Down(2019)
Ruis
Film
Sicario: Day of the Soldado(2018)
Hector
Film
The Ascent(2017)
Louis Medina
FilmGoing Dark(2016)
Sam
TV
The Bandit Hound(2016)
Officer Bernardo Valdez
Film
Adventures in Love & Babysitting(2015)
Eddie
Film
End of Watch(2012)
Mexican Cowboy
Film
Drive-By Chronicles: Sidewayz(2009)
Saul
FilmThe Ballad of Esequiel Hernández(2007)
Actor
Film
Superzan El Invencible(1971)
Comandante Rivas
Film
Beautiful and Beloved Mexico(1961)
Actor
Film
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- Geeked Week Unlocked: Umbrella AcademySelf - Guest · 2022
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