J.W. Cortes
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J.W. Cortes is a long-form television actor, the kind of performer a series leans on across seasons. Television has provided the bulk of the work. The part in 'Gotham' ran to 30 episodes, under the name Alvarez. 'The Last Airbender' sits alongside the series work. At 51, the bulk of the career is already on the record.
J.W. Cortes
8 Movies
3 Series
J.W. Cortes is a long-form television actor, the kind of performer a series leans on across seasons. Television has provided the bulk of the work. The part in 'Gotham' ran to 30 episodes, under the name Alvarez. 'The Last Airbender' sits alongside the series work. At 51, the bulk of the career is already on the record.
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A House of Dynamite
INDOPACOM Commander
2025
Film
Monsters and Men
Officer Suarez
2018
Film
Stop
Officer Caceres
2015
Film
Gotham
Alvarez · 30 episodes
2014–
TV
The Mysteries of Laura
FBI Special Agent Lewis · 1 episode
2014–
TV
The Blacklist
Julian Flores · 1 episode
2013–
TV
Gun Hill Road
Police Officer
2011
Film
The Last Airbender
Fire Lord Attendant
2010
Film
As Good As Dead
Cop
2010
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is J.W. Cortes?
J.W. Cortes is 51 years old, born on January 15, 1975.
What are the most famous roles of J.W. Cortes?
J.W. Cortes is best known for roles in American Gangster, The Last Airbender, We Own the Night.
How many movies has J.W. Cortes been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), J.W. Cortes has appeared in 8 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was J.W. Cortes's first movie?
The career of J.W. Cortes began with We Own the Night (2007).
What is J.W. Cortes's most recent movie or series?
J.W. Cortes's most recent release is A House of Dynamite, which premiered on October 2, 2025.
What TV shows has J.W. Cortes appeared in?
On television, J.W. Cortes has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Gotham, The Blacklist, The Mysteries of Laura.
J.W. Cortes
1975-01-15
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.