Benjamin Bratt

Born:December 16, 1963

Place of Birth:San Francisco, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Born on December 16, 1963, in San Francisco, California, Benjamin Bratt has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry with his diverse and compelling performances. While he first gained recognition for his role as Paco Aguilar in the powerful film "Blood In Blood Out," Bratt's career has spanned over decades and showcased his versatility as an actor.

Throughout the 1990s, Bratt solidified his presence in Hollywood with notable supporting roles in films such as "Demolition Man," "Clear and Present Danger," and "The River Wild." However, it was his portrayal of Detective Reynaldo Curtis on the iconic NBC drama series "Law & Order" from 1995 to 1999 that truly showcased his talent and range as an actor.

Transitioning into the 2000s, Bratt continued to captivate audiences with his performances in a wide array of films, including "Miss Congeniality," "Traffic," "Catwoman," and the critically acclaimed "Coco." His ability to seamlessly transition between dramatic and comedic roles has cemented his status as a versatile and respected actor in the industry.

In addition to his work on the big screen, Bratt has also made significant contributions to television, portraying memorable characters such as Dr. Jake Reilly on ABC's "Private Practice," Steve Navarro on "24: Live Another Day," and Jahil Rivera on "Star." His dedication to his craft and ability to bring depth and authenticity to each character he embodies have garnered him critical acclaim and a loyal fan base.

Over the course of his career, Bratt has been recognized for his outstanding performances, receiving accolades such as four American Latino Media Arts Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. His commitment to portraying complex and multifaceted characters with depth and nuance has solidified his reputation as a respected and admired actor in the industry.

Beyond his on-screen work, Bratt has also lent his voice to animated feature films, showcasing his versatility and talent in various mediums. His ability to bring characters to life through his voice work further highlights his creativity and dedication to his craft.

With a career marked by memorable performances and a commitment to authenticity and excellence, Benjamin Bratt continues to captivate audiences with his talent and versatility. Whether portraying a detective, a doctor, or a villain, Bratt's ability to inhabit diverse roles with charisma and depth sets him apart as a true powerhouse in the world of entertainment.

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Despicable Me 4

El Macho (Voice) (Uncredited)

2024

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

Coco

Ernesto de la Cruz (voice)

2017

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Doctor Strange

Jonathan Pangborn

2016

After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.

Shot Caller

Sanchez

2017

A newly-released prison gangster is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California.

Despicable Me 2

Eduardo/El Macho (voice)

2013

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

Catwoman

Tom Lone

2004

Liquidated after discovering a corporate conspiracy, mild-mannered graphic artist Patience Phillips washes up on an island, where she's resurrected and endowed with the prowess of a cat — and she's eager to use her new skills... as a vigilante. Before you can say "cat and mouse", handsome gumshoe Tom Lone is on her tail, fascinated by both of her personas.

Demolition Man

Alfredo Garcia

1993

In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Manny (voice)

2009

Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed?

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Manny (voice)

2013

After the disastrous food storm in the first film, Flint and his friends are forced to leave the town. Flint accepts the invitation from his idol Chester V to join The Live Corp Company, which has been tasked to clean the island, and where the best inventors in the world create technologies for the betterment of mankind. When Flint discovers that his machine still operates and now creates mutant food beasts like living pickles, hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees and apple pie-thons, he and his friends must return to save the world.

Miss Congeniality

Eric Matthews

2000

When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that he's planning his next act at the Miss America beauty pageant. Because tough-as-nails Gracie Hart is the only female Agent at the office, she's chosen to go undercover as the contestant from New Jersey.

Traffic

Juan Obregón

2000

An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the war becomes personal when he discovers his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine within their comfortable suburban home. In Mexico, a flawed, but noble policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin's sheltered trophy wife must learn her husband's ruthless business after he is arrested, endangering her luxurious lifestyle.

Dead for a Dollar

Tiberio Vargas

2022

In 1897, veteran bounty hunter Max Borlund is deep into Mexico where he encounters professional gambler and outlaw Joe Cribbens — a sworn enemy he sent to prison years before. Max is on a mission to find and return Rachel Kidd, the wife of a wealthy businessman, who as the story is told to Max, has been abducted by Buffalo Soldier Elijah Jones. Max is ultimately faced with a showdown to save honor.

Clear and Present Danger

Captain Ramirez

1994

Agent Jack Ryan becomes acting Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA when Admiral Greer is diagnosed with cancer. When an American businessman, and friend of the president, is murdered on his yacht, Ryan starts discovering links between the man and drug dealers. As former CIA agent John Clark is sent to Colombia to kill drug cartel kingpins in retaliation, Ryan must fight through multiple cover-ups to figure out what happened and who's responsible.

Ride Along 2

Antonio Pope

2016

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.

Mother of the Bride

Will Jackson

2024

Lana's daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she's getting married. In Thailand. In a month! Things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma's heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.

Snitch

Juan Carlos "El Topo" Pintera

2013

Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender courtesy of mandatory minimum sentence laws, Jason has nothing to offer for leniency in good conscience. Desperately, John convinces the DEA and the opportunistic DA Joanne Keeghan to let him go undercover to help make arrests big enough to free his son in return. With the unwitting help of an ex-con employee, John enters the narcotics underworld where every move could be his last in an operation that will demand all his resources, wits and courage to survive.

The River Wild

Ranger Johnny

1994

Gail and Tom Hartman are struggling to stay together and decide to take a white-water rafting holiday adventure in Montana for their son Roarke's 10th birthday, only to meet up with a pair of mysterious men whose desperation grows, turning their vacation into a nightmare.

The Infiltrator

Roberto Alcaino

2016

A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.

The Great Raid

Lt. Colonel Mucci

2005

As World War II rages, the elite Sixth Ranger Battalion is given a mission of heroic proportions: push 30 miles behind enemy lines and liberate over 500 American prisoners of war.

Love in the Time of Cholera

Juvenal Urbino

2007

In Colombia just after the Great War, an old man falls from a ladder; dying, he professes great love for his wife. After the funeral, a man calls on the widow - she dismisses him angrily. Flash back more than 50 years to the day Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, falls in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader.

Red Planet

Lt. Ted Santen

2000

Astronauts search for solutions to save a dying Earth by searching on Mars, only to have the mission go terribly awry.

Justice League: Gods and Monsters

Superman / Hernan Guerra (voice)

2015

In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing.

A Score to Settle

Q

2019

A former mob enforcer who is released from prison after serving 22 years for a crime he didn't commit sets out on a path for revenge against the people who wronged him.

The Woodsman

Carlos

2004

After twelve years in prison, Walter returns home. His family has abandoned him, save for his brother-in-law. Few know he's a sex offender and pedophile. Walter finds an apartment and is regularly visited by his parole officer. He gets a job at a lumber mill and starts seeing a coworker. Then his new world begins to unravel; as his past becomes known, he strikes up a high-risk friendship with a young girl and realizes that a man loitering near a schoolyard is a child molester prowling for his next victim.