Benito Martinez
Known for Acting · 80 credits
- Born
- 1971-06-28 (age 54)
- Place of birth
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Also known as
- Benito James Martinez · James Martinez · بنیتو مارتینز
Biography
Benito Martinez (born June 28, 1971) is an American actor most known for his role as police captain (later city councilman) David Aceveda in FX Networks' acclaimed crime drama The Shield. Additionally, he has voiced Coyote Smith in the video game Killer7, Professor Candide in Vanquish as well as a number of characters in the PC game Age of Empires III, and played a criminal on Firefly.
He also had a featured role as a boxing manager in the critical and commercial hit film Million Dollar Baby and was an extra on Star Trek: The Next Generation as Salazar. Benito trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in Earls Court London England and was in the same class as the actor Zen Gesner and actress Julie Hesmondhalgh. Martinez currently appears on the program "Saving Grace" as the husband to the forensic detective. Martinez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico of Guatemalan ancestry. He holds an advanced certificate in stage combat that he obtained from LAMDA during his studies there. His sister Patrice is an actress. Benito Martinez appeared in season 8 of the hit show "24" starring Kiefer Sutherland
Known For
TV Shows (54)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Santino Rojas
The Rookie
2018
as Judge Rivas
Law & Order
1990
as William Moscatello
Supernatural
2005
as Edgar
Criminal Minds
2005
as Chief Raul Montoya
The Mentalist
2008
as Commander Delgado
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Gabriel Ortiz
Bones
2005
as Thomas Vega
The Blacklist
2013
as Robert Diaz
S.W.A.T.
2017
as Miguel
Tracker
2024
as Dale Buchanan
Castle
2009
as Sam Walker
FBI
2018
as Joe Becerra
24
2001
as Victor Aruz
Hawaii Five-0
2010
as DEA Captain Mateo Dias
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
2018
as Senator Jaime Moreno
The X-Files
1993
as Orderly
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
as Gonzalo Vargas
Monk
2002
as Foreman - Juror No. 7
Sons of Anarchy
2008
as Luis Torres
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Salazar
NYPD Blue
1993
as Lt. Gomez
The Shield
2002
as David Aceveda
Burn Notice
2007
as David
13 Reasons Why
2017
as Sheriff Diaz
Chicago Hope
1994
as Orderly
How to Get Away with Murder
2014
as Todd Denver
Shark
2006
as Agent Juarez
Numb3rs
2005
as Arthur Ruiz
House of Cards
2013
as Hector Mendoza
Station 19
2018
as Chief Gonzalez
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Officer Dave
The Leftovers
2014
as Arturo
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
as Gabriel Reyes
Lie to Me
2009
as Charlie Sheridan
The Unit
2006
as Benjamin Castillo
Big Sky
2020
as Dr. Cowley
Shooter
2016
as President Alvarez
Torchwood
2006
as Captain Santos
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
2002
as Horatio Hidalgo (voice)
CSI: Vegas
2021
as Raphael Tarquenio
Firefly
2002
as Boss
Saving Grace
2007
as Ronnie
Code Black
2015
as Steve Jasso
American Crime
2015
as Alonzo Gutiérrez / Luis Salazar / Dominic Calderon
Once and Again
1999
L.A. Doctors
1998
as Policeman
The Forgotten
2009
as Police Chief
Almost Human
2013
as Captain Alexio Barros
Mr. Mayor
2021
as Mayor Delgado / Victor Delgado
The Bronx Zoo
1987
For the People
2002
as Dr. Leonard Bushnell
With Love
2021
as Jorge Diaz Sr.
Karen Sisco
2003
Movies (26)
Saw
2004
as Brett
Million Dollar Baby
2004
as Billie's Manager
Outbreak
1995
as Dr. Julio Ruiz
American Made
2017
as James Rangel
Carry-On
2024
as Security Director Marm Bellows
Unthinkable
2010
as Alvarez
Takers
2010
as Officer in Charge
Queen & Slim
2019
as Sheriff Edgar
Beyond the Lights
2014
as Jesse Soria
Fool's Paradise
2023
as Mayor Raposa
Not Forgotten
2009
as Detective Sanchez
End Game
2006
as Ramsey
Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico
2003
as El Curandero / Man #2 (voice)
Ballistic
1995
as Gang Leader
Kill Your Darlings
2006
as Officer Jones
Bless Me, Ultima
2013
as Gabriel
Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico
2005
as Lonestar / Don Reyes (voice)
The Dry Land
2010
as David Valdez
Mandrake
2010
as Harry Vargas
Lies in Plain Sight
2010
as Hector Delgado
New Suit
2003
as Juan
The Shield: Family Meeting
2008
as Self
Her Costly Affair
1996
as Campus Cop
Hollywood Grit
2025
as Hector Mendez
Menendez: Blood Brothers
2017
as Jose Menendez
Romeo and Juliet
2000
as Tybalt
About Benito Martinez
Benito Martinez (born June 28, 1971) is an American actor most known for his role as police captain (later city councilman) David Aceveda in FX Networks' acclaimed crime drama The Shield. Additionally, he has voiced Coyote Smith in the video game Killer7, Professor Candide in Vanquish as well as a number of characters in the PC game Age of Empires III, and played a criminal on Firefly. He also had a featured role as a boxing manager in the critical and commercial hit film Million Dollar Baby and was an extra on Star Trek: The Next Generation a… With 80 credits spanning from 1987 to 2025, Benito Martinez has appeared in 26 films and 54 TV shows.
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Most Popular Benito Martinez Movies
- Saw (2004) — as Brett
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) — as Billie's Manager
- Outbreak (1995) — as Dr. Julio Ruiz
- American Made (2017) — as James Rangel
- Carry-On (2024) — as Security Director Marm Bellows
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