Who is Mr. Escobar in Get Shorty?

Mob boss or criminal associate.

Who plays Mr. Escobar in Get Shorty?

Mr. Escobar is played by Miguel Sandoval.

Mr. Escobar's abilities include mob operations, financial dealings, intimidation, logistics.

Mr. Escobar has 2 mapped relationships in Get Shorty. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Mr. Escobar — Family Uncle — Yayo Portillo (Jacob Vargas)
Family loyalty motivates Escobar's response to Yayo's death.

Mr. Escobar visits Bo and is identified as Yayo's uncle while demanding repayment for the missing money.
Mr. Escobar — Conflict Creditor And Adversary — Bo Catlett (Delroy Lindo)
Escobar's demand creates the financial pressure behind Bo's final scheme.

After Yayo's death, Mr. Escobar demands that Bo repay the full amount owed to the Colombians.