Anthony Genaro Acosta (October 15, 1941 – May 7, 2014) was an American film, television and stage actor. He was perhaps best known to audiences for his role as Miguel in the 1990 film, Tremors.
Genaro was born in Gallup, New Mexico. He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 14 by lying about his age. He joined the San Diego Theater Company after leaving the Army, often appearing on stage opposite actor Carl Weathers. He died at his home in Hollywood, California on May 7, 2014, aged 72.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1972Bunny O'HareCollector #21972Wacky TaxiThe Friends: Tony1987La BambaMr. Caballero1988The Milagro Beanfield WarNick Rael1990TremorsMiguel1991SwitchMental Patient1991Ted & VenusBailiff1992The WaterdanceVictor1992Final AnalysisHector1992EquinoxEddie Gutierrez1993Heart and SoulsMan at Farmhouse1994SpeechlessTruck Driver1995Scorpion SpringArturo1995Lone Justice 21996The CraftBus Driver1996PhenomenonTito1996The Big SqueezeOlder Man1998The Mask of ZorroWatering Station Owner1998Mighty Joe YoungBoxer Shorts Man2000Price of GloryMalave2000Auggie RoseRomeo2001Double TakeGov. Quintana2001Tremors 3: Back to Perfection Miguel2001My Father's CameraGrandpa2003Anger ManagementCabbie2005SueñoBarber #22005PissedMr. Chavez2006World Trade CenterWill's Father 2009BluePappi2009The SoloistGlobe Lobby Guard2010Boyle HeightsLouie Flores2011Coming & GoingPedro
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