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Steven Bauer (born Esteban Ernesto Echevarría Samson; December 2, 1956) is a Cuban American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer and musician. He is known for his role as Manny Ribera in the 1983 film Scarface, and his role as Don Eladio on the crime drama show Breaking Bad (2011) and its spin-off Better Call Saul (2017–2022).
Steven Bauer is a Cuban American actor and producer, born Esteban Ernesto Echevarría Samson, with a career that spans over four decades in film and television.
He is primarily recognized for his standout role as Manny Ribera in the 1983 film Scarface and for his long-running television performance as the cartel boss Don Eladio in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
He often inhabits authoritative figures, detectives, and intense criminal characters, bringing a grounded presence to crime dramas and action thrillers.