Movies
* The Curse of La Llorona (2019) - As Father Perez
* The Last Ship (2014) - As "The Colonel"
* The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D (2005) - As Max
* The Scorpion King (2002) - As Sorti
* The Rundown (2003) - As "The Man"
Television
* The Rookie (2018-Present) - As Sergeant Wade Grey
* The Walking Dead (2010-2022) - As "The Whisperer" (Recurring Role)
* Star Trek: Picard (2020-2023) - As Raffi Musiker (Recurring Role)
* Mayans M.C. (2018-Present) - As "The Bishop"
* NCIS (2003-Present) - As Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) "Manny" Martinez (Recurring Role)
* Queen of the South (2016-2021) - As James Valdez (Recurring Role)
* Fear the Walking Dead (2015-Present) - As "The Whisperer" (Recurring Role)
* CSI: Miami (2002-2012) - As "The Colonel" (Recurring Role)
This is not an exhaustive list, but it highlights some of Yancey Arias' most significant work in film and television. He is known for his ability to portray both good and bad characters with depth and intensity.