An American actor and puppeteer from Albany, New York, James Ortiz works at the intersection of stagecraft and screen. Trained in the theater and celebrated for his inventive puppet design and physical performance, he brings an unusual, hands-on sensibility to his roles that sets him apart from conventional screen actors. He is set to feature in the ambitious science-fiction film 'Project Hail Mary' (2026), adapted from Andy Weir's novel. Still early in his screen prominence, he is an intriguing, craft-driven American performer whose deep theatrical background gives his work a distinctive texture and imagination. Read more