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JW Cortés is a Marine Combat Veteran turned actor, singer and philanthropist. Born and raised in Sunset Park Brooklyn, to inspiring Puerto Rican parents, he developed an interest in the arts along with a desire to serve his community and country. Currently Cortés plays the recurring role of 'Detective Carlos Alvarez' on FOX's hit prime-time series...
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Actor (39 credits)
Actor (39 credits)
2014-2019
Gotham
(TV Series)
Alvarez / Detective Alvarez
Alvarez / Detective Alvarez
- Legend of the Dark Knight: The Beginning...
(2019)
... Alvarez (as JW Cortes)
- Legend of the Dark Knight: They Did What?
(2019)
... Detective Alvarez
- Legend of the Dark Knight: The Trial of Jim Gordon
(2019)
... Detective Alvarez
- Legend of the Dark Knight: 13 Stitches
(2019)
... Detective Alvarez (as JW Cortes)
- Legend of the Dark Knight: Ruin
(2019)
... Detective Alvarez (as JW Cortes)
2019
Landing Home
(TV Series)
Veteran Shane Childers
Veteran Shane Childers
- Going to the VA, Veterans and Horses
(2019)
... Veteran Shane Childers
2015
The Mysteries of Laura
(TV Series)
FBI Special Agent Lewis
FBI Special Agent Lewis
- The Mystery of the Corner Store Crossfire
(2015)
... FBI Special Agent Lewis
2009
Mercy
(TV Series)
Police Officer
Police Officer
- You Lost Me with the Cinderblock
(2009)
... Police Officer (as JW Cortez)
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Stunts (4 credits)
Stunts (4 credits)
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Producer (3 credits)
Producer (3 credits)
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Director (2 credits)
Director (2 credits)
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Casting director (2 credits)
Casting director (2 credits)
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Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (11 credits)
Self (11 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
Archive footage (1 credit)
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JW Cortes | JW CortezHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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I was in Puerto Rico, celebrating my 39th birthday, when I got a call from my manager. She said: 'I need you to sit down.' I said: 'What's going on?' She said: 'Are you ready for this, Detective Alvarez?' I said: 'What are you talking about?' She said: 'YOU'RE DETECTIVE F*CKING ALVAREZ.'Trivia:
Made his Musical Theater debut in the Off-Broadway production of Soldiers Song. He was directed by Angelica Torn of The Actors Studio. See more »Trademark:
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