John Ortiz Biography

Fast Facts

• Won an Obie Award for his performance in the off-Broadway play "References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot․"
• Was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for best supporting male for "Jack Goes Boating" in 2011
• In 1992, he co-founded the LAByrinth Theater Company in an effort to help provide Latino actors with a place to work
• In 2010, he was nominated for the Breakthrough Award at the Gotham Awards
• Made his screen acting debut as Guajiro in the film "Carlito's Way" in 1993
• Is a character actor primarily known for his portayal of multicultural characters
• Best known for his role as Ronnie in "Silver Linings Playbook" and as Campos in "Fast & Furious․"
• Would often collaborate with playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis on various theatre peices
• Frequently portrays urban characters who are involved in crime
• Was a longtime friend of fellow actor and frequent collaborator Philip Seymour Hoffman