Show #3 of "Laugh QC" Thursday Night Comedy Series in the Mississippi Hall at the RiverCenter
Steven Michael Quezada is an Emmy Award–winning actor, comedian, and community leader best known for his portrayal of DEA Agent Steven Gomez on the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad. He appeared throughout the show’s full run, sharing in the Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and reprised the role in Better Call Saul.

Quezada’s film and television career spans more than two decades, with credits including Wildfire, In Plain Sight, Crash, Beerfest, First Snow, Love Ranch, The Condemned 2, Kepler’s Dream, Outlaws and Angels, Fender Bender, La Vida Robot, Girlfriend’s Day, 3 From Hell, Wish Man, and the recent releases Strange Darling (2023), Letters at Christmas, and Jade (2024). He also created and hosted the Albuquerque-based talk show The After After Party, where he served as host, writer, and producer.

A seasoned stand-up comedian, Quezada has performed in top venues nationwide, from The Laugh Factory to George Lopez’s Punchliner Comedy Club, and toured extensively across the U.S. His debut comedy special, The New Mexican, is currently streaming on major platforms including Amazon Prime, Spotify, iTunes, and Apple. In 2023, he launched Quezada’s Comedy Club & Cantina at the Santa Ana Star Casino, cementing his role as both performer and promoter of live comedy.

In addition to his entertainment career, Quezada has been deeply active in public service. He was elected to the Albuquerque school board in 2013 and later served on the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners beginning in 2017, where he held terms as both vice chair and chair. His dedication to his community reflects his pride in his New Mexican heritage and his commitment to giving back through leadership, mentorship, and public service.

With a career that bridges Hollywood, stand-up comedy, and civic leadership, Steven Michael Quezada continues to inspire audiences with his humor, his artistry, and his devotion to the people and culture of New Mexico.