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Benito Martinez is most widely recognized as David Aceveda, the character he portrays on the long running hit drama The Shield, winner of the Golden Globe for best drama. For his work as "David," Benito has received national and international attention, nominated for many acting accolades and has been recognized by the National Council of La Raza... See full bio »

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in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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2013 Dallas (TV series)
Officer
– Legacies (2013) … Officer
 
2013 Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel (Video Game)
Bautista
 
2013 Castle (TV series)
Special Agent Sam Walker
– The Wild Rover (2013) … Special Agent Sam Walker
 
2013 Bless Me, Ultima
Gabriel
 
2013 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (Video Game)
Khamsin (voice)
 
2013 NCIS: Los Angeles (TV series)
Gonzalo Vargas
– Drive (2013) … Gonzalo Vargas
 
2011-2012 Sons of Anarchy (TV series)
Luis Torres / Luis
– Darthy (2012) … Luis Torres
– To Thine Own Self (2012) … Luis Torres
– Crucifixed (2012) … Luis Torres
– Orca Shrugged (2012) … Luis Torres
– Laying Pipe (2012) … Luis Torres
See all 17 episodes »
 
2012 Call of Duty: Black Ops II (Video Game)
Manuel Noriega (voice)
 
2012 Major Crimes (TV series)
Javier Ramirez
– Out of Bounds (2012) … Javier Ramirez
 
2011-2012 Supernatural (TV series)
Edgar / Leviathan
– There Will Be Blood (2012) … Edgar / Leviathan
– Reading is Fundamental (2012) … Edgar / Leviathan
– How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters (2011) … Edgar (also archive footage) / Leviathan (also archive footage)
– The Girl Next Door (2011) … Edgar / Leviathan
– Hello, Cruel World (2011) … Edgar / Leviathan
 
2011 Torchwood (TV series)
Captain Santos
– Miracle Day: The Blood Line (2011) … Captain Santos
 
2011 Covert Affairs (TV series)
Jorge
– All the Right Friends (2011) … Jorge
 
2010 Vanquish (Video Game)
Prof. Francois Candide (voice: English version)
 
2010 Lies in Plain Sight (TV movie)
Hector Delgado
 
2010 Mandrake (TV movie)
Harry Vargas
 
2010 Lie to Me (TV series)
Charlie Sheridan
– Pied Piper (2010) … Charlie Sheridan
 
2010 Takers
Officer in Charge (as James Martinez)
 
2010 Burn Notice (TV series)
David
– Neighborhood Watch (2010) … David
 
2009-2010 Saving Grace (TV series)
Ronnie / Ronnie Rodriguez
– Loose Men in Tight Jeans (2010) … Ronnie
– I Killed Kristin (2010) … Ronnie
– Am I Gonna Die Today? (2009) … Ronnie
– Popcorn (2009) … Ronnie Rodriguez
– That Was No First Kiss (2009) … Ronnie
See all 8 episodes »
 
2010 Unthinkable
Alvarez
 
2010 The Dry Land
David Valdez
 
2010 24 (TV series)
Victor Aruz
– Day 8: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (2010) … Victor Aruz
– Day 8: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (2010) … Victor Aruz (uncredited)
 
2009 The Forgotten (TV series)
Police Chief
– Pilot (2009) … Police Chief
 
2008-2009 The Unit (TV series)
President Benjamin Castillo / President-Elect Benjamin Castillo
– Unknown Soldier (2009) … President Benjamin Castillo
– The Last Nazi (2009) … President Benjamin Castillo
– Sacrifice (2008) … President-Elect Benjamin Castillo
 
2009 Not Forgotten
Detective Sanchez
 
2002-2008 The Shield (TV series)
Captain David Aceveda / David Aceveda / Councilman David Aceveda
– Family Meeting (2008) … David Aceveda
– Possible Kill Screen (2008) … David Aceveda
– Petty Cash (2008) … David Aceveda
– Party Line (2008) … David Aceveda
– Moving Day (2008) … Councilman David Aceveda
See all 89 episodes »
 
2008 The S Word (short)
Dad
 
2008 Shark (TV series)
Agent Juarez
– Wayne's World 3: Killer Shark (2008) … Agent Juarez
 
2008 The Man Couch (short)
 
2007 Standoff (TV series)
Senator Espinosa
– The Kids in the Hall (2007) … Senator Espinosa
 
2007 The Shield (Video Game)
Captain David Aceveda (voice)
 
2006 Bones (TV series)
Thomas Vega
– Aliens in a Spaceship (2006) … Thomas Vega
 
2006 Numb3rs (TV series)
Arthur Ruiz
– Provenance (2006) … Arthur Ruiz
 
2006 Kill Your Darlings
Officer Jones
 
2006 End Game
Ramsey
 
2006 Monk (TV series)
Foreman - Juror No. 7
– Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty (2006) … Foreman - Juror No. 7
 
2005 Age of Empires III (Video Game)
Delgado/General Bolivar (voice)
 
2005 Killer7 (Video Game)
Coyote Smith (voice: English version)
 
2004 Million Dollar Baby
Billie's Manager
 
2004 Saw
Brett
 
2003 Karen Sisco (TV series)
Ed Fuentes
– Blown Away (2003) … Ed Fuentes
 
2003 Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico (video)
El Curandero/Man #2 (voice)
 
2002 What's New, Scooby-Doo? (TV series)
Horatio Hidalgo
– High-Tech House of Horrors (2002) … Horatio Hidalgo (voice)
 
2002 Firefly (TV series)
Boss
– Our Mrs. Reynolds (2002) … Boss
 
2002 New Suit
Juan
 
2002 For the People (TV series)
Dr. Leonard Bushnell
– Our Own (2002) … Dr. Leonard Bushnell
 
2002 American Family (TV series)
Police Officer
– Pilot (2002) … Police Officer (as Benito James Martinez)
 
2001 Once and Again (TV series)
Raoul
– Chaos Theory (2001) … Raoul
 
2001 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Officer Dave
– The Birthday Present (2001) … Officer Dave
 
2001 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Lt. Gomez
– Russellmania (2001) … Lt. Gomez
 
2000 Romeo and Juliet (video)
Tybalt
 
1999 Silk Stalkings (TV series)
Cesar
– Dance Fever (1999) … Cesar
 
1998 L.A. Doctors (TV series)
Policeman
– Leap of Faith (1998) … Policeman
 
1998 The X-Files (TV series)
Orderly
– The Beginning (1998) … Orderly
 
1996 Chicago Hope (TV series)
Orderly
– A Day in the Life (1996) … Orderly
 
1996 Her Costly Affair (TV movie)
Campus Cop
 
1995 My Family
Young Paco
 
1995 Outbreak
Dr. Julio Ruiz
 
1995 Ballistic
Gang Leader
 
1993 Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV series)
Salazar
– Descent: Part 2 (1993) … Salazar
 
1993 Sunset Grill
Guillermo
 
1992 Reasonable Doubts (TV series)
Savedra
– Silence (1992) … Savedra
 
1990-1992 Zorro (TV series)
Jose Macias / José Maceas
– My Word Is My Bond (1992) … Jose Macias
– The Sure Thing (1990) … José Maceas
 
1988 The Bronx Zoo (TV series)
Fernandez
– The Gospel Truth (1988) … Fernandez
 
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2013 CinemAbility (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2008 Speechless (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The Making of 'Kill Your Darlings' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The Drop (TV series)
Himself
– Benito Martinez/Tony Michaels (2004) … Himself
 
2003 I Love the '70s (TV series documentary)
Himself
 

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Benito Martinez reel 2012 -- various shows, quick view! The S Word -- Freddy has a problem.... his girlfriend thinks it's time they "do it." You know..... the "S" thing! That passage into manhood that every guy must face sooner or later. But Freddy's never done it. How will he fair? An homage to all the men who have survived and endured that unforgettable experience. The “S” Word! A sexy comedy “shopping” adventure about a guy’s first time!! The Shield: Season 1: Episode 12 -- As a deployment policy leads to a double homicide that places Aceveda in the hot seat with potential voters, Vic is forced to help Gilroy avoid being implicated in a hit and run.
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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Benito James Martinez | James Martinez

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Trivia:

Graduated from Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center, one year ahead of his future The Shield co-star, Anthony Anderson. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer