John Ortiz
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An American character actor from Brooklyn, New York, of Puerto Rican descent, known for grounded, richly textured supporting turns. He brought quiet decency to 'Silver Linings Playbook' (2012) and turned up in blockbusters including 'Fast & Furious' (2009), 'Kong: Skull Island' (2017) and 'Bumblebee' (2018), plus crime dramas such as 'American Gangster' (2007) and 'Public Enemies' (2009). A respected stage actor and co-founder of the LAByrinth Theater Company, he built his craft in New York before Hollywood. A reliable, understated presence who lends authenticity to whatever role he takes.
John Ortiz
51 Movies
20 Series
An American character actor from Brooklyn, New York, of Puerto Rican descent, known for grounded, richly textured supporting turns. He brought quiet decency to 'Silver Linings Playbook' (2012) and turned up in blockbusters including 'Fast & Furious' (2009), 'Kong: Skull Island' (2017) and 'Bumblebee' (2018), plus crime dramas such as 'American Gangster' (2007) and 'Public Enemies' (2009). A respected stage actor and co-founder of the LAByrinth Theater Company, he built his craft in New York before Hollywood. A reliable, understated presence who lends authenticity to whatever role he takes.
Movies
Plays Hewey
Whalefall
2026
Plays Victor Nieves
Kong: Skull Island
2017
Plays Henry Pollack
Blackhat
2015
Plays Javier J. Rivera
American Gangster
2007
Plays Wyatt Martin
Nobody 2
2025
Plays Roberto
Ransom
1996
Plays Sheriff Eddie Morales
Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
2007
Plays Ruben Santiago
Pride and Glory
2008
Plays Dr. Powell
Bumblebee
2018
Plays Ronnie
Silver Linings Playbook
2012
Plays Carlos
A Dog's Purpose
2017
Plays Jesus
Going in Style
2017
Plays Detective Torres
The Drop
2014
Plays Phil D'Andrea
Public Enemies
2009
Plays Guajiro
Carlito's Way
1993
Plays Monk Acosta
The Cloverfield Paradox
2018
Plays Wallace Quirey
The Finest Hours
2016
Plays Arthur
American Fiction
2023
Plays Jones
Replicas
2018
Plays Ron
Horse Girl
2020
Plays Joel Pforzheimer
Steve Jobs
2015
Plays Detective Moises Beltran
Peppermint
2018
Plays Carlos Cavell
The Fallout
2021
Plays José Yero
Miami Vice
2006
Plays Lieutenant General Rivas
Ad Astra
2019
Plays Octavio Ruiz
Narc
2002
Plays Mr. Temple
Take the Lead
2006
Plays Mel
The In Between
2022
Plays Juan Abreu
Before Night Falls
2000
Plays Coco
Lotto Land
1995
Plays Luis Clemente
Sgt. Bilko
1996
Plays Wayne / Dirk Pfumpter
Poolman
2024
Plays Daniel Kalman
Nostalgia
2018
Plays Willie Colon
El Cantante
2006
Plays Eli Ordonez
Cesar Chavez
2014
Plays Ramon Campos
Fast & Furious
2009
Plays Punk Bar
Angels of the City
1989
Producer
Plays Clyde
Jack Goes Boating
2010
Plays Gary
Ms. White Light
2019
Plays Montes
Amistad
1997
Plays Arturo Braga
Fast & Furious 6
2013
Plays Hector
3 A.M.
2001
Plays Isaac Jones
A Woman, a Part
2017
Plays Enrico
The Last Marshal
1999
Plays Gang Member
Piñero
2001
Plays Ismail Espinoza
The Opportunists
2000
Plays Ramon Yanes
Side Streets
1998
Plays Ciaco
Riot
1997
Plays Carl
Daddy Is A Hunter
2026
TV Shows
Plays Ruben Somarriba
The Job
2001
Plays Rogelio 'Ro' Burton
Bad Monkey
2024
Plays Ben Leon
Rake
2014
Plays Carlos Tavares
Clubhouse
2004
Plays Joe Sandoval
Promised Land
2022
Plays Felix Iguero
Messiah
2020
Plays Turo Escalante
Luck
2012
Plays Gilberto Sutton
The Green Veil
2024
Plays Franco Quinones
The Madness
2024
Plays Nelson 'Margarita' Marquez
Lush Life
1996
Plays David
Togetherness
2015
Plays Antonio Miranda
Will Trent
2023
Plays Victor Vargas
Law & Order
1990
Plays Coach
Little America
2020
Plays Daniel Muñoz
Medium
2005
Plays Gabriel Soto
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Paul
The Guest Book
2017
Plays Nicky Pacheco
Promised Land
1996
Plays Pago
New York Undercover
1994
Plays Nicky Pacheco
Touched by an Angel
1994
Latest Trailers
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Whalefall
Full Filmography
Whalefall
Hewey
2026
Film
Daddy Is A Hunter
Carl
2026
Film
Nobody 2
Wyatt Martin
2025
Film
The Madness
Franco Quinones · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
Bad Monkey
Rogelio 'Ro' Burton · 18 episodes
2024–
TV
Poolman
Wayne / Dirk Pfumpter
2024
Film
The Green Veil
Gilberto Sutton · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
American Fiction
Arthur
2023
Film
Will Trent
Antonio Miranda · 5 episodes
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Ortiz and where are they from?
John Ortiz is 58 years old, born on May 23, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Ortiz?
John Ortiz is best known for roles in Silver Linings Playbook, Fast & Furious 6, Kong: Skull Island.
How many movies has John Ortiz been in?
Over a 37-year career (since 1989), John Ortiz has appeared in 51 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was John Ortiz's first movie?
The career of John Ortiz began with Angels of the City (1989).
What is John Ortiz's most recent movie or series?
John Ortiz's most recent release is Whalefall, which premiered on October 14, 2026.
What TV shows has John Ortiz appeared in?
On television, John Ortiz has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, CSI: Miami, Law & Order, Medium.
John Ortiz
1968-05-23 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
John Augustin Ortiz (born May 23, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his antagonist role as Arturo Braga in Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013), and Clyde in Jack Goes Boating (2010), which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is also an artistic director/co-founder of the LAByrinth Theater Company.