J.W. Cortes
Acting Born Jan 15, 1975 15 credits
Biography
J.W. Cortes works in acting. Born January 15, 1975. Archytele tracks 15 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
A House of Dynamite
Monsters and MenBlack Wake
Habla y vota
Stop
GothamGothamThe Mysteries of Laura
The Blacklist
Gun Hill Road
The Last AirbenderAs Good As Dead
American GangsterWe Own the Night
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Full Filmography
15 titles- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Emmanuel Perez
- The Blacklist (2013) as Julian Flores
- Gotham (2014) as Alvarez
- Gotham (2014) as Detective Alvarez
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as FBI Special Agent Lewis
- American Gangster (2007) as Narc Officer in Hallway (uncredited)
- The Last Airbender (2010) as Fire Lord Attendant
- A House of Dynamite (2025) as INDOPACOM Commander
- We Own the Night (2007) as Bouncer (uncredited)
- Monsters and Men (2018) as Officer Suarez
- As Good As Dead (2010) as Cop
- Black Wake (2018) as Agent Miller
- Gun Hill Road (2011) as Police Officer
- Habla y vota (2016) as Self
- Stop (2015) as Officer Caceres
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is J.W. Cortes best known for?
J.W. Cortes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including David (1997), The Blacklist (2013), Gotham (2014), Gotham (2014).
When and where was J.W. Cortes born?
J.W. Cortes was born on January 15, 1975.
How many credits does J.W. Cortes have?
J.W. Cortes has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.
What is J.W. Cortes's background in cinema and television?
JW Cortés is a multifaceted individual whose career spans military service, law enforcement, and acting. Born in 1975 in Brooklyn, New York, to Puerto Rican parents, Cortés enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after high school, serving for 13 years, including a deployment to Iraq.