Jimmy Ortega
ActingAbout Jimmy Ortega
He was born and raised in El Paso Texas. Miguel Ortega (father) was a cross country truck driver and Paulina Ortega (mother) a housewife. Began career doing summer stock theater for 2 years - El Paso Del Norte. Moved to Los Angeles in 1978. Shortly after arriving, he started to work as a stuntman on a picture by the name of Hooper (1978). His first acting job was in a guest starring role on a TV show by the name of CHiPs (1977). He has won a Stuntman's Award - Most Spectacular Sequence - "North & South" miniseries. He also won a Screen Actors Guild Award - Outstanding Performance By Cast - Traffic (2000).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jimmy Ortega reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Jimmy Ortega's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jimmy Ortega remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in L.A. Confidential, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jimmy Ortega Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jimmy Ortega's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jimmy Ortega.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Knox Goes Away | Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Babylon | Elephant Wrangler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sabotage | Sicario #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Out of the Blue | Henchman #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Double | Coyote | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Rum Diary | Cop on Fire | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The A-Team | Mexican Captor #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Safe Harbor | Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Crank: High Voltage | Groundskeeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lone Rider | Rough Rider #4 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Delta Farce | Bandito #2 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror | Cop | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Just Like Heaven | Security Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Man of the House | Border Bus Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ticker | Body Guard 2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Traffic | Arrested Man in Apartment | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ground Zero | Johanson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Vampires | Male Vampire #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Replacement Killers | Gangster | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | L.A. Confidential | Second Mexican (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Persons Unknown | Comet (as Jim Ortega) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Last Man Standing | Ramirez Bodyguard | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Beverly Hills Cop III | Rondell | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dead Connection | Vince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert | Fugitive Look-Alike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Jailbait | Johnny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Guilty As Charged | Electrician | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Internal Affairs | Oscar | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Juarez | Luis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Extreme Prejudice | Young Mexican Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Moving Violations | Spanish Immigration Officer | Flop | Similar → |
Jimmy Ortega - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jimmy Ortega?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy Ortega is "L.A. Confidential" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Jimmy Ortega acted in?
Jimmy Ortega has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jimmy Ortega?
Other notable films include "Babylon", "Traffic", and "Just Like Heaven".