Actor Gregory Sierra of 'Barney Miller' and 'Sanford and Son' dies at age 83

Actor Edward James Olmos tweeted that people who knew Sierra admired his laughter, kindness, wit and "extraordinary artistic ability."Gregory Sierra, best known for his roles as Sgt. Miguel"Chano" Amanguale on the ABC police series"Barney Miller" and as Julio Fuentes on the NBC sitcom"Sanford and Son," has died, his wife, Helene Taber, said Sunday. He was 83.

Sierra found success in the early 1970s through his recurring role as Julio Fuentes, Fred G. Sanford's neighbor, in"Sanford and Son" — a series based on a British TV program that Norman Lear adapted as a sitcom for NBC alongside Bud Yorkin. Sierra then played Sgt. Miguel"Chano" Amanguale on"Barney Miller," a sitcom about the lives of a group of New York police detectives working in Greenwich Village's 12th Precinct stationhouse. While the show initially focused on Capt. Barney Miller's work and home life, it gradually became about the officers of the precinct.

Sierra's career remained steady through the end of the '90s, often finding him playing law enforcement roles. He appeared on"Miami Vice,""Murder, She Wrote,""Hill Street Blues" and"MacGyver." His other TV roles included guest spots on"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and"The X-Files.""Gregory is a beautiful soul and he is deserving of resting in peace.

RIP to a great actor.

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He was a real talent and his soul shined through in his roles.

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Oh man, I loved watching him on Sanford and Son and Barney Miller. RIP, Gregory!

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