Benito Martinez
Acting
Born: Jun 28, 1971
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Credits: 30 titles
Biography
Benito Martinez (born June 28, 1971) is an American actor most known for his role as police captain (later city councilman) David Aceveda in FX Networks' acclaimed crime drama The Shield. Additionally, he has voiced Coyote Smith in the video game Killer7, Professor Candide in Vanquish as well as a number of characters in the PC game Age of Empires III, and played a criminal on Firefly. He also had a featured role as a boxing manager in the critical and commercial hit film Million Dollar Baby and was an extra on Star Trek: The Next Generation as Salazar. Benito trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in Earls Court London England and was in the same class as the actor Zen Gesner and actress Julie Hesmondhalgh. Martinez currently appears on the program "Saving Grace" as the husband to the forensic detective. Martinez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico of Guatemalan ancestry. He holds an advanced certificate in stage combat that he obtained from LAMDA during his studies there. His sister Patrice is an actress. Benito Martinez appeared in season 8 of the hit show "24" starring Kiefer Sutherland
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Grit | Hector Mendez | 2025 | 8.3 |
| Carry-On | Security Director Marm Bellows | 2024 | 6.885 |
| Fool's Paradise | Mayor Raposa | 2023 | 4.635 |
| Queen & Slim | Sheriff Edgar | 2019 | 7.137 |
| American Made | James Rangel | 2017 | 6.902 |
| Menendez: Blood Brothers | Jose Menendez | 2017 | 5.091 |
| Beyond the Lights | Jesse Soria | 2014 | 6.779 |
| Bless Me, Ultima | Gabriel | 2013 | 6.25 |
| Unthinkable | Alvarez | 2010 | 6.803 |
| The Dry Land | David Valdez | 2010 | 4.5 |
| Mandrake | Harry Vargas | 2010 | 3.5 |
| Lies in Plain Sight | Hector Delgado | 2010 | 6.0 |
| Takers | Officer in Charge | 2010 | 6.242 |
| Not Forgotten | Detective Sanchez | 2009 | 5.0 |
| The Shield: Family Meeting | Self | 2008 | — |
| End Game | Ramsey | 2006 | 5.441 |
| Kill Your Darlings | Officer Jones | 2006 | 6.056 |
| Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico | Lonestar / Don Reyes (voice) | 2005 | 6.946 |
| Numb3rs TV | Arthur Ruiz | 2005 | 7.01 |
| Saw | Brett | 2004 | 7.421 |
| Million Dollar Baby | Billie's Manager | 2004 | 7.953 |
| Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico | El Curandero / Man #2 … | 2003 | 7.277 |
| New Suit | Juan | 2003 | 6.2 |
| The Shield TV | David Aceveda | 2002 | 8.2 |
| Romeo and Juliet | Tybalt | 2000 | 9.0 |
| Once and Again TV | 1999 | 6.727 | |
| Her Costly Affair | Campus Cop | 1996 | 4.0 |
| Outbreak | Dr. Julio Ruiz | 1995 | 6.564 |
| Ballistic | Gang Leader | 1995 | 3.611 |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation TV | Salazar | 1987 | 8.376 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1971 |
| From | Albuquerque, New Mexico, … |