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).
Jimmy Ortega Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jimmy Ortega reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jimmy Ortega's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 23% of Jimmy Ortega's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains L.A. Confidential, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jimmy Ortega Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jimmy Ortega's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jimmy Ortega has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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".