John Ortiz
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John Augustin Ortiz (born May 23, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his antagonist role as Arturo Braga in Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013), and Clyde in Jack Goes Boating (2010), which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is also an artistic director/co-founder of the LAByrinth Theater Company.
John Ortiz Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Ortiz reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Ortiz's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of John Ortiz'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 The Diamond King, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Ortiz Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Ortiz's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Ortiz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Isabel | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Nobody 2 | Wyatt Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Diamond King | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Poolman | Wayne / Dirk Pfumpter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | American Fiction | Arthur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The In Between | Mel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Fallout | Carlos Cavell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Horse Girl | Ron | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ad Astra | Lieutenant General Rivas | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ms. White Light | Gary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Bumblebee | Dr. Powell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Replicas | Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Peppermint | Detective Moises Beltran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Nostalgia | Daniel Kalman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Cloverfield Paradox | Monk Acosta | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Going in Style | Jesus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Woman, a Part | Isaac Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Kong: Skull Island | Victor Nieves | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Dog's Purpose | Carlos | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Finest Hours | Wallace Quirey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Steve Jobs | Joel Pforzheimer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Blackhat | Henry Pollack | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Drop | Detective Torres | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Cesar Chavez | Eli Ordonez | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Fast & Furious 6 | Arturo Braga | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Silver Linings Playbook | Ronnie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jack Goes Boating | Clyde | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Public Enemies | Phil D'Andrea | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Fast & Furious | Ramon Campos | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Source of Pride: The Making of "Pride and Glory" | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Pride and Glory | Ruben Santiago | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Aliens vs Predator: Requiem | Sheriff Eddie Morales | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | American Gangster | Javier J. Rivera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | El Cantante | Willie Colon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Miami Vice | José Yero | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Take the Lead | Mr. Temple | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Narc | Octavio Ruiz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | 3 A.M. | Hector | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Before Night Falls | Juan Abreu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Opportunists | Ismail Espinoza | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Last Marshal | Enrico | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Side Streets | Ramon Yanes | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Amistad | Montes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Riot | Ciaco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ransom | Roberto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sgt. Bilko | SPC Luis Clemente | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Lotto Land | Coco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice | Bassanio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Carlito's Way | Guajiro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Angels of the City | Punk Bar | Flop | Similar → |
John Ortiz - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Ortiz?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Ortiz is "The Diamond King" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Ortiz acted in?
John Ortiz has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Ortiz?
Other notable films include "Source of Pride: The Making of "Pride and Glory"", "Carlito's Way", and "American Gangster".