John Ortiz

Biography:

American actor John Augustin Ortiz was born on May 23, 1968. He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor for his antagonistic roles as Clyde in Jack Goes Boating (2010) and Arturo Braga in Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013). In addition, he co-founded the LAByrinth Theater Company and serves as its artistic director.

In addition, Ortiz portrayed 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), Dr. Powell in Bumblebee (2018), and Arthur in American Fiction (2023).