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Benito Martinez

Actor | * 06/28/1971 (52) | Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States of America (USA))
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Benito Martinez (born June 28, 1971) is an American actor, best known for his role as LAPD Captain David Aceveda in the FX police drama The Shield, Luis Torres in Sons of Anarchy (2011–2012), Todd Denver in How to Get Away with Murder (2016–2018), Sheriff Diaz in 13 Reasons Why (2019–2020), and for his film roles in the movie My Family (1995) and Kill Your Darlings (2006). ()
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Benito Martinez (born June 28, 1971) is an American actor most known for his role as police captain (later city councilman) David Aceveda in FX Networks' acclaimed crime drama The Shield. Additionally, he has voiced Coyote Smith in the video game Killer7, Professor Candide in Vanquish as well as a number of characters in the PC game Age of Empires III, and played a criminal on Firefly.He also had a featured role as a boxing manager in the critical and commercial hit film Million Dollar Baby and was an extra on Star Trek: The Next Generation as Salazar. Benito trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in Earls Court London England and was in the same class as the actor Zen Gesner and actress Julie Hesmondhalgh. Martinez currently appears on the program "Saving Grace" as the husband to the forensic detective. Martinez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico of Guatemalan ancestry. He holds an advanced certificate in stage combat that he obtained from LAMDA during his studies there. His sister Patrice is an actress. Benito Martinez appeared in season 8 of the hit show "24" starring Kiefer Sutherland.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Mystery

Known for these Movies & Shows

Million Dollar Baby

PG-13

2004 | 4.0/5 | 2h 12min
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American Made

R

2017 | 3.4/5 | 1h 55min
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Saw

R

2004 | 3.7/5 | 1h 43min
available on:

With Love

TV-MA

2021 | 3.5/5 | 50min per episode

American Crime

TV-14

2015 | 3.4/5 | 45min per episode
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Movies with Benito Martinez as Actor(23)

as Mayor Raposa2023 Fool's Paradise
as Sheriff Edgar2019 Queen & Slim
as James Rangel2017 American Made
as Jose Menendez2017 Menendez: Blood Brothers
as Jesse Soria2014 Beyond the Lights
as Gabriel2013 Bless Me, Ultima
as Officer in Charge2010 Takers
as Alvarez2010 Unthinkable
as David Valdez2010 The Dry Land
as Hector Delgado2010 Lies in Plain Sight
as Harry Vargas2010 Mandrake
as Detective Sanchez2009 Not Forgotten
as Officer Jones2006 Kill Your Darlings
as Ramsey2006 End Game
as Lonestar / Don Reyes (voice)2005 Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico
as Brett2004 Saw
as Billie's Manager2004 Million Dollar Baby
as El Curandero / Man #2 (voice)2003 Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico
as Juan2002 New Suit
as Tybalt2000 Romeo and Juliet
as Campus Cop1996 Her Costly Affair
as Dr. Julio Ruiz1995 Outbreak
as Gang Leader1995 Ballistic

TV Shows/Series with Benito Martinez as Actor(43)

as Mayor Delgado2021 Mr. Mayor
as Victor Delgado2021 Mr. Mayor
as Jorge Diaz Sr.2021 With Love
as Dr. Cowley2020 Big Sky
as Gabriel Reyes2020 9-1-1: Lone Star
as Senator Jaime Moreno2018 Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
as Judge Rivas2018 The Rookie
as Sheriff Diaz2017 13 Reasons Why
as Miguel2017 S.W.A.T.
as Alonzo Gutiérrez2015 American Crime
as Steve Jasso2015 Code Black
as Todd Denver2014 How to Get Away with Murder
as Arturo2014 The Leftovers
as Captain Alexio Barros2013 Almost Human
as Robert Diaz2013 The Blacklist
as Hector Mendoza2013 House of Cards
as DEA Captain Mateo Dias2010 Hawaii Five-0
as Sam Walker2009 Castle
as Luis Torres2008 Sons of Anarchy
as Commander Delgado2008 The Mentalist
as Captain Santos2006 Torchwood
as Edgar2005 Supernatural
as Chief Raul Montoya2005 Criminal Minds
2005 Numb3rs
as Thomas Vega2005 Bones
as Boss2002 Firefly
2002 Monk
as David Aceveda2002 The Shield
2001 24
as Gabriel Ortiz2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Officer Dave1994 Touched by an Angel
as Orderly1993 The X-Files

Movies with Benito Martinez as Crew(1)

Production/Executive Producer2023 A Million Miles Away

Additional Information

Official websites:
Full Name: Benito Martinez
Born: Monday, 06/28 1971 (June) in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 52 years + 302 days)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Other names for Benito Martinez (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Benito James Martinez"
"James Martinez"
Benito Martinez frequently works together with these people:
Jamie McShane (14x, Actor)
Tom Virtue (13x, Actor)
Jeff Kober (12x, Actor)
Michael Gaston (12x, Actor)
Glenn Morshower (12x, Actor)
Arye Gross (12x, Actor)
Fredric Lehne (12x, Actor)
Michael B. Silver (12x, Actor)
Spencer Garrett (12x, Actor)
Derek Webster (12x, Actor)
Colby French (12x, Actor)
Clint Eastwood (4x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:103915, Added: 06/23/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024