Robinson Díaz is a 60-year-old Colombian actor best known for playing the drug lord Milton Jiménez, known as “El Cabo,” in El cartel and El Señor de los Cielos. A veteran of Colombian television with a career spanning more than three decades, Díaz now joins the cast of Netflix’s Under Siege, premiering November 6, 2026, as President Belisario Betancur.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Robinson Díaz |
| Known For | El Cabo in El cartel and El Señor de los Cielos; President Belisario Betancur in Under Siege |
| Age | 60 years old (born May 1, 1966) |
| Hometown | Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Partner | Not publicly known |
| Status | Active — Under Siege (Netflix, 2026) |
Who Is Robinson Díaz?
Robinson Díaz is a Colombian actor born on May 1, 1966, in Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia. He is 60 years old and has been acting since 1988. A graduate of the University of Antioquia, he is also a teacher of dramatic art at the National School of Dramatic Art in Colombia.
Díaz is best known for his portrayal of Milton Jiménez, known as “El Cabo,” the drug lord at the center of the hit series El cartel (2008) and its long-running successor El Señor de los Cielos, in which he has appeared from 2013 to 2026. In November 2026, he takes on a very different kind of power — playing President Belisario Betancur in Netflix’s Under Siege, the eight-episode series about the 1985 Palace of Justice siege in Bogotá.
Early Life & Background
Díaz was born in Envigado, a city in the Colombian department of Antioquia, on May 1, 1966. He studied at the University of Antioquia, where he graduated before beginning his acting career in the late 1980s. Alongside his work on screen, he has taught dramatic art at Colombia’s National School of Dramatic Art.
He made his television debut in 1988 in Garzas al amanecer, appearing in three episodes as a doctor. Early roles followed in La casa de las dos palmas (1991) and Detrás de un ángel (1993), before a recurring role as Carlos Santos in María Bonita (1995) and a main role as Carlos Alberto Buendía Serrano in La mujer del presidente (1997–1998).
Robinson Díaz’s Career and El Cabo
Díaz built his reputation through a run of leading roles in Colombian telenovelas and series. He played Juan Pablo Duque in Marido y mujer (1999), Mateo Echeverry in María Madrugada (2002), Tomás Manrique in La saga, negocio de familia (2004, 186 episodes) and César Zambrano in El baile de la vida (2005, 169 episodes). In 2008, he took the role that would define his career: Milton Jiménez, known as “El Cabo,” in El Cartel de los Sapos.
El Cabo became one of the most popular characters in Colombian television, and Díaz carried the role into El Señor de los Cielos, the Telemundo narco-drama in which he has appeared from 2013 to 2026, also playing Pío José Valdivia. He has also appeared in the Netflix Spanish series The Innocent (2021) as Ibai Saez, and in Dinastía Casillas (2025), again as El Cabo.
In Under Siege, Díaz plays President Belisario Betancur, the Colombian president during the 1985 Palace of Justice siege. The eight-episode Netflix series, which premieres on November 6, 2026, dramatizes the two days in November 1985 when the M-19 guerrilla group seized the Palace of Justice in Bogotá and the military operation that retook it, killing more than 100 people.
Facts About Robinson Díaz
- He is best known as “El Cabo,” the drug lord Milton Jiménez, in El cartel and El Señor de los Cielos.
- He has played El Cabo across three series — El Cartel de los Sapos (2008), El Señor de los Cielos (2013–2026) and Dinastía Casillas (2025).
- He is a graduate of the University of Antioquia and teaches dramatic art at Colombia’s National School of Dramatic Art.
- He appeared in the Netflix Spanish series The Innocent (2021) as Ibai Saez.
- In Under Siege, he plays President Belisario Betancur, the Colombian president during the 1985 Palace of Justice siege.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Robinson Díaz?
Robinson Díaz was born on May 1, 1966, in Envigado, Colombia. He is 60 years old as of November 2026.
What is Robinson Díaz best known for?
Robinson Díaz is best known for playing Milton Jiménez, known as “El Cabo,” in El cartel and El Señor de los Cielos.
Who does Robinson Díaz play in Under Siege?
Robinson Díaz plays President Belisario Betancur, the Colombian president during the 1985 Palace of Justice siege, in Netflix’s Under Siege.
Where is Robinson Díaz from?
Robinson Díaz is from Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia. He studied at the University of Antioquia.
How long has Robinson Díaz been acting?
Robinson Díaz has been acting since 1988, when he debuted in Garzas al amanecer. He has been active for more than three decades.
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