Breaking Bad Star, Raymond Cruz's Net Worth, Indian-Descent Wife And Career Amid Arrest Buzz

Actor Raymond Cruz is currently making headlines because he was arrested in Los Angeles on September 8, 2025, on suspicion of misdemeanour battery. The arrest stemmed from an alleged dispute involving a garden hose. According to source revelations to TMF, Raymond was washing his car when he allegedly sprayed a neighbour's daughter with a garden hose, leading to an assault-like situation. Amid the 60-year-old's detainment buzz, here's a look at his life, relationship, net worth and career.

Raymond Cruz's life and career

Raymond Cruz is an American actor born on September 10, 1964, in Los Angeles and raised in East Los Angeles, where gang activity was prevalent. He had relatives involved in street gangs, such as Maravilla and Barrio South Gate, as reported by Fandom. Raymond is known for his prolific career, often playing intense characters in both film and television. His most recognisable role is the psychotic drug dealer, 'Tuco Salamanca', in Breaking Bad.

A lesser-known fact about him is that at age 12, he witnessed a fatal shooting, an experience he later drew upon for his portrayal of his Breaking Bad character. His other notable roles include the empathetic 'Detective Julio Sanchez' in The Closer (2005-2012) and its spin-off, Major Crimes (2012-17), 'El Diablo' in Medellin (2023), 'Smokey' in Mayans M.C. (2023), 'Gus' in Six Feet (2022) and 'Stan' in Love, Danielle (2024).

Raymond Cruz's net worth

As a veteran actor, it can be expected that Raymond Cruz has amassed a substantial fortune. Although his current net worth isn't publicly available, he was reportedly worth USD 4 million as of 2023, according to Taddlr and Mabumbe. At that time, he gained significant attention for appearing in the TV series Mayans M.C. and the film Medellin. He also made a notable appearance in a Super Bowl commercial for PopCorners, reprising his iconic role as 'Tuco Salamanca' from Breaking Bad. These endeavours likely contributed to his impressive net worth.

Raymond Cruz's private life with his wife

Raymond Cruz is married to Simi Cruz, an Indian-descent, American national and a former actress. Raymond and Simi tied the knot on July 17, 2000 and have kept most of the details of their relationship private over the years. Simi Mehta (now Simi Cruz) appeared on screen in the 1990s, with a role in The X-Files episode, titled El Mundo Gira, where she co-starred with her husband. After leaving the world of entertainment, Simi earned a degree in astrophysics and later founded her own yoga school, Simply Yoga Lifestyle, in Fishers, Indiana.

Her net worth is estimated to be around USD 2.5 million. Despite being married for over two decades, Simi and Raymond keep their private lives out of the spotlight, carefully guarding their personal information from the media. Whether they have children remains a mystery to the public. What's evident, however, is that their relationship remains strong, with both partners supporting each other's endeavours.

Why was Raymond Cruz recently arrested?

Raymond Cruz was washing his car outside his Silver Lake home when a minivan with three women, including his neighbour's daughter, parked very close to his vehicle. According to the actor's agent, Raphael Berko, the women refused to move their vehicle when asked. As he continued to hose down his car, water sprayed onto the women's vehicle. His agent stated the act was unintentional, while the accusers claimed he did it on purpose and reported the incident to the police, leading to his arrest.

What are your thoughts on Raymond Cruz's life, low-key relationship with his wife and his recent arrest? Let us know.

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