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John Ortiz

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Biography

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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Carlito's Way

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Nobody 2

As Wyatt Martin

American Gangster

As Javier J. Rivera

Kong: Skull Island

As Victor Nieves

Aliens vs Predator: Requiem

As Sheriff Eddie Morales

Public Enemies

As Phil D'Andrea

A Dog's Purpose

As Carlos

Silver Linings Playbook

As Ronnie

Chains

KinoChain journeys

Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.

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The Vincent Pastore Top Five

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5 films

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Collaborators & neighbours

Acted

Nobody 2

2025 · Wyatt Martin

American Fiction

2023 · Arthur

The In Between

2022 · Mel

Ad Astra

2019 · Lieutenant General Rivas

The Cloverfield Paradox

2018 · Monk Acosta

Kong: Skull Island

2017 · Victor Nieves

A Dog's Purpose

2017 · Carlos

The Finest Hours

2016 · Wallace Quirey

Fast & Furious 6

2013 · Arturo Braga

Silver Linings Playbook

2012 · Ronnie

Public Enemies

2009 · Phil D'Andrea

Fast & Furious

2009 · Ramon Campos

Aliens vs Predator: Requiem

2007 · Sheriff Eddie Morales

American Gangster

2007 · Javier J. Rivera

Miami Vice

2006 · José Yero

Take the Lead

2006 · Mr. Temple

Narc

2002 · Octavio Ruiz

Amistad

1997 · Montes

Ransom

1996 · Roberto

Sgt. Bilko

1996 · Luis Clemente

Carlito's Way

1993 · Guajiro