John Ortiz
Biography
John Ortiz is an American actor born on May 23, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in film and theater. Ortiz is the artistic director and co-founder of the LAByrinth Theater Company. He has appeared in numerous productions, with 77 known credits. Ortiz has been recognized for his performances, including a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Jack Goes Boating.
Career overview
John Ortiz is an American actor known for his work in film and theater. He has appeared in numerous projects, with 77 acting credits to his name. Ortiz has also been involved in the theater world, serving as the artistic director and co-founder of the LAByrinth Theater Company.
Ortiz has been recognized for his performances in various films, including a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Jack Goes Boating. He has also appeared in notable films such as Fast & Furious and Fast & Furious 6, playing the role of Arturo Braga. Ortiz's work in film and theater has demonstrated his versatility as an actor.
Ortiz's career has spanned multiple decades, with his birthdate listed as May 23, 1968. He was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Ortiz's work continues to be recognized in the entertainment industry, with his performances showcasing his range as a talented actor.
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- Whalefall (2026) as Hewey
- Isabel (2026)
- Nobody 2 (2025) as Wyatt Martin
- The Diamond King (2025) as Narrator
- Bad Monkey (2024) as Rogelio 'Ro' Burton
- The Madness (2024) as Franco Quinones
- Poolman (2024) as Wayne / Dirk Pfumpter
- The Green Veil (2024) as Gilberto Sutton
- Will Trent (2023) as Antonio Miranda
- American Fiction (2023) as Arthur
- Promised Land (2022) as Joe Sandoval
- The In Between (2022) as Mel
- The Fallout (2021) as Carlos Cavell
- Little America (2020) as Coach
- Horse Girl (2020) as Ron
- Messiah (2020) as Felix Iguero
- The Line (2020) as Oscar
- Ad Astra (2019) as Lieutenant General Rivas
- Ms. White Light (2019) as Gary
- Bumblebee (2018) as Dr. Powell
- The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) as Monk Acosta
- Peppermint (2018) as Detective Moises Beltran
- Replicas (2018) as Jones
- Nostalgia (2018) as Daniel Kalman
- Kong: Skull Island (2017) as Victor Nieves
- A Dog's Purpose (2017) as Carlos
- Going in Style (2017) as Jesus
- The Guest Book (2017) as Paul
- A Woman, a Part (2017) as Isaac Jones
- The Finest Hours (2016) as Wallace Quirey
- Blackhat (2015) as Henry Pollack
- Togetherness (2015) as David
- Steve Jobs (2015) as Joel Pforzheimer
- The Drop (2014) as Detective Torres
- Rake (2014) as Ben Leon
- Cesar Chavez (2014) as Eli Ordonez
- Fast & Furious 6 (2013) as Arturo Braga
- Sparrows Dance (2013) Thanks
- Silver Linings Playbook (2012) as Ronnie
- Luck (2012) as Turo Escalante
- Jack Goes Boating (2010) as Clyde
- Jack Goes Boating (2010) Executive Producer
- Public Enemies (2009) as Phil D'Andrea
- Fast & Furious (2009) as Ramon Campos
- Source of Pride: The Making of "Pride and Glory" (2009) as Self
- Pride and Glory (2008) as Ruben Santiago
- American Gangster (2007) as Javier J. Rivera
- Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007) as Sheriff Eddie Morales
- Miami Vice (2006) as José Yero
- Take the Lead (2006) as Mr. Temple
- El Cantante (2006) as Willie Colon
- Medium (2005) as Daniel Muñoz
- Clubhouse (2004) as Carlos Tavares
- The Handler (2003)
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Gabriel Soto
- Narc (2002) as Octavio Ruiz
- The Job (2001) as Ruben Somarriba
- 3 A.M. (2001) as Hector
- Before Night Falls (2000) as Juan Abreu
- The Opportunists (2000) as Ismail Espinoza
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Officer Zermeño
- The Last Marshal (1999) as Enrico
- Side Streets (1998) as Ramon Yanes
- Riot (1997) as Ciaco
- Amistad (1997) as Montes
- Promised Land (1996) as Nicky Pacheco
- Ransom (1996) as Roberto
- Lush Life (1996) as Nelson 'Margarita' Marquez
- Sgt. Bilko (1996) as Luis Clemente
- Lotto Land (1995) as Coco
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Nicky Pacheco
- New York Undercover (1994) as Pago
- Italian Movie (1994) as Cesar
- It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice (1994) as Bassanio
- Carlito's Way (1993) as Guajiro
- Law & Order (1990) as Victor Vargas
- Law & Order (1990) as Roberto Martinez
- Angels of the City (1989) as Punk Bar
- The Mothership
- Daddy Is A Hunter as Carl