John Ortiz

Biography

John Ortiz, born on May 23, 1968, is an American actor and artistic director. He is a co-founder of the LAByrinth Theater Company and has gained recognition for his diverse roles in film and theater. Ortiz is best known for his antagonist role as Arturo Braga in the Fast & Furious franchise, appearing in Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013). He received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Clyde in Jack Goes Boating (2010). His film credits also include notable performances as Guajiro in Carlito's Way (1993), Sheriff Eddie Morales in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), Javier J. Rivera in American Gangster (2007), Ronnie in Silver Linings Playbook (2012), Victor Nieves in Kong: Skull Island (2017), and Dr. Powell in Bumblebee (2018). Ortiz resides in the United States and is married.