A Martinez
Biography
Adolfo Martinez, professionally known as A Martinez, is an American actor and singer born on September 27, 1948, in Glendale, California. With a career spanning decades, he has established himself as a recognizable figure in both daytime and primetime television. Known for his versatility, he has contributed to numerous productions throughout his professional life. His work has reached international audiences, and he is credited under various names, including Adolfo Martinez and A. Martinez. As of his most recent records, he maintains a significant body of work with 94 known acting credits to his name. His professional journey continues to be documented within the entertainment industry archives.
Career overview
A Martinez has built a diverse acting career that encompasses a wide range of television genres. He is perhaps best known for his work in the daytime soap opera Santa Barbara, a role that brought him significant recognition. In addition to his daytime work, he has appeared in prominent primetime dramas, including L.A. Law and Profiler. These roles have contributed to his reputation as a consistent and experienced performer in the television industry.
With 94 known credits, his career reflects a sustained presence in the entertainment field. Beyond his acting work, he is also recognized for his talents as a singer. His professional contributions have spanned several decades, allowing him to work across various formats and narrative styles. His career remains a notable example of longevity in acting, supported by his ability to transition between different types of television programming.
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- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) as Pakku
- Blue Ridge: The Series (2024) as Connor McGrath
- Doc of Chucky (2024) as Self
- Far Haven (2023) as Abraham
- Dark Winds (2022) as Sheriff Lawrence 'Gordo' Sena
- Ambulance (2022) as Papi
- Symphoria (2021) as Carl Wittig
- An Accidental Studio (2019) as Self
- Christmas on the Range (2019) as Brick McCree
- The Rookie (2018) as Gundo
- In Embryo (2016) as Cesare Petrillo
- California Winter (2015) as Miguel Morales
- Curse of Chucky (2013) as Father Frank
- Jimmy P. (2013) as Bear Willie Claw
- Longmire (2012) as Jacob Nighthorse
- California Solo (2012) as Warren
- Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (2011) as Dr. Diego Ortiz
- The Bay (2010) as Nardo Ramos
- Castle (2009) as Cesar Calderon
- The Terminators (2009) as Sheriff Reed Carpenter
- Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story (2008) as Angel Cruz
- Fist of the Warrior (2007) as Anthony Black
- The Cowboys: Together Again (2007) as Self
- Desolation Canyon (2006) as Zetta
- Once Upon a Wedding (2005) as El Comandante
- Debating Robert Lee (2004) as Mr. Alonzo
- NCIS (2003) as Tomas Orlando
- Killer Instinct: From the Files of Agent Candice DeLong (2003) as Agent Bobby Mazariegos
- For the People (2002) as Michael Olivas
- Ordinary Sinner (2001) as Father Ed
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Danilo Zamesca
- What's Cooking? (2000) as Daniel 'Danny'
- Wind River (2000) as Moragoni
- A Memory in My Heart (1999) as Joe Vega
- Cruel Justice (1999) as Jerry Metcalf
- The Magnificent Seven (1998) as Raphael Cordero Martinez
- The Hunger (1997) as Peter Deutch
- Double Tap (1997) as Johnny Escobar
- Profiler (1996) as Agent Nick Cooper
- The Cherokee Kid (1996) as Juan Cortina
- Sweet Dreams (1996) as Chief Doug Harrison
- Grand Avenue (1996) as Steven
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as The Emperor (voice)
- Where's the Money, Noreen? (1995) as Lou Gardella
- One Night Stand (1995) as Jack Gilman
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Jon Mateos
- Deconstructing Sarah (1994) as Kenny
- She Led Two Lives (1994) as Mike Lewis
- Vicki! (1992) as Self
- Criminal Behavior (1992) as Pike Grenada
- In the Nick of Time (1991) as Charlie Misch
- Not of This World (1991) as Sheriff Tom Conway
- Testing Dirty (1990)
- She-Devil (1989) as Garcia
- Powwow Highway (1989) as Buddy Red Bow
- Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker (1989) as Gil Carrillo
- L.A. Law (1986) as Daniel Morales
- L.A. Law (1986) as Héctor Rodriguez
- Walking the Edge (1985) as Tony
- Santa Barbara (1984) as Cruz Castillo
- The Honorary Consul (1983) as Aquino
- Whiz Kids (1983) as Lieutenant Neal Quinn
- American Playhouse (1982) as Juan Nepomuceno Seguin
- Cassie & Co. (1982) as Benny Silva
- Seguin (1982) as Juan Seguin
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Julio Delgado
- Born to the Wind (1981) as Low Wolf
- Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop (1980) as Julio Mendez
- Roughnecks (1980) as Sal Espinoza
- Shoot the Sun Down (1978) as Sunbearer
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Rick
- Exo-Man (1977) as Raphael Torres
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Marty Herrera
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Dr. Tony Carbo
- Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence (1976) as Roberto Ruiz
- Joe Panther (1976) as Billy Tiger
- Barney Miller (1975) as Claudio Ortez
- Barney Miller (1975) as Joseph Montoya
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Death Among Friends (1975) as Officer Manny Reyes
- The Abduction of Saint Anne (1975) as Angel Montoya
- Kodiak (1974) as The Indian
- The Cowboys (1974) as Cimarron
- The Take (1974) as Tallbear
- Once Upon a Scoundrel (1974) as Luis Manuel
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Carlos Rojas / Tomas Aguilar / Tony Sierra
- Starbird and Sweet William (1973) as Starbird
- Starbird and Sweet William (1973) Music
- Starbird and Sweet William (1973) Music Director
- The Cowboys (1972) as Cowboy Cimarron
- Kung Fu (1972) as Slade
- Kung Fu (1972) as Tigre Cantrell
- Probe (1972) as Carlos Lobos
- Columbo (1971) as Curro Rangel
- All in the Family (1971) as Manuel
- Hunters Are for Killing (1970) as Jimmy Ramirez
- Adam-12 (1968) as Lauro Perez
- The Young Animals (1968) as Johnny
- Six Days in Evergreen as Rob