Benito Martinez Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Children, Facts, Biography

Benito Martinez Quick Info
Height5 ft 10 in
Weight85 kg
Date of BirthJune 30, 1971
Zodiac SignCancer
Eye ColorDark Brown

Benito Martinez is an American actor who is known as LAPD Captain David Aceveda in 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). Other than that, he has also been recognized for his work in the film My Family (1995) and Kill Your Darlings (2006).

Born Name

Benito James Martinez

Nick Name

Benito

Sun Sign

Cancer

Born Place

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Benito studied at the Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center. Later, he went on to attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Occupation

Actor

Family

  • Father – Bennie Martinez
  • Mother – Margarita Martinez-Cannon
  • Siblings – Patrice Martinez (Older Sister) (Actress), Benita Martinez (Sister) (Actress)

Manager

Benito is represented by SDB Partners, Inc.

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

85 kg or 187.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Benito has been in a relationship with –

  • Laura Martinez – With Laura, Benito has two daughters named Isabella Martinez and Victoria Martinez.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    Hispanic

    Benito has Guatemalan ancestry.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Thin eyebrows
    • Sports clean shave and brushed up hairstyle

    Benito Martinez Facts

  • Growing up, his father had gotten him involved in his mariachi band.
  • He had moved to Los Angeles in the past.
  • Benito and American game show host, comedian, and actor Anthony Anderson studied at the same school.
  • While studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, he had been working as a part-time bouncer at a bar. Other than Benito, his sister Patrice along with actress Kim Cattrall, Donald Sutherland, and Chiwetel Ejiofor also attended the same academy.
  • In the past, he had attended fencing and stage combat workshops.
  • He made his debut TV show appearance as Fernandez in The Bronx Zoo in 1988. Later, in 1993, Benito appeared in his first theatrical film as Guillermo in Sunset Grill.
  • Benito is an advocate for Latino causes and even co-hosted the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 2005 gala in Washington, D.C.
  • Over the years, he has lent his voice to the characters of various video games including Lonestar in ¡Mucha Lucha!, Horatio Hidalgo in What’s New, Scooby-Doo?, Coyote Smith in Killer7, Manuel Noriega in Call of Duty: Black Ops III, and Captain Julian Dawes in Battlefield Hardline.
  • In the year 2011, Benito was appointed for a position in the executive committee for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
  • His film credits include hits such as Saw, Million Dollar Baby, End Game, and The Dry Land.
  • He also goes by the name of James Martinez.
  • Featured Image By Benito Martinez / Twitter

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