Michael Anthony Peña (born January 13, 1976) played Detective Armando "Army" Renta during Season 4 of The Shield. Peña was born in Chicago, Illinois to Mexican parents. Peña has starred in acclaimed films like Crash, Million Dollar Baby, Babel, World Trade Center, and Shooter. Peña is married to Brie Shaffer and they have one son. Michael Peña's height is 5' 7" (1.70 m).