Benjamin Bratt Bio | Wiki
Benjamin Bratt is an American actor and producer. He has worked in film and on television and had supporting roles in the 1990s in such box office hits as Demolition Man, and Clear and Present Danger among others.
From 1995 to 1999, Benjamin starred as New York City Police Department (NYPD) Detective Rey Curtis on the NBC drama series Law & Order.
Benjamin Bratt Age
Benjamin was born on December 16, 1963, in San Francisco, California, United States. He is 59 years old.
Benjamin Bratt Height
He is a man of tall stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (Approx. 1.87 m).
Benjamin Bratt Family
He was born in San Francisco, California, to his parents Eldy Banda and Peter Bratt Sr. Benjamin’s mother is a nurse and political activist and his father is a sheet metal worker. His mother was born in Lima, Peru, and is of Quechua descent.
She moved to the United States with her family at age 14. Benjamin’s father is an American of German and English ancestry. His paternal grandfather, George, was a Broadway actor. His brother, Peter, wrote and directed the film Follow Me Home (1996), featuring Benjamin as Abel.
Benjamin Bratt Wife
In 2002, Benjamin began dating actress and former Bond girl Talisa Soto. The couple married on April 13 in San Francisco. The two had met ten years earlier during a casting audition. During the filming of Piñero (2001), they began to develop a relationship. Their first child, daughter Sophia Rosalinda, was born on December 6, 2002. Benjamin’s second child, son Mateo Bravery, was born on October 3, 2005.
Benjamin Bratt Education
He attended Lowell High School in San Francisco, where he was a member of the Lowell Forensic Society. Benjamin earned a B.F.A. at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1986, where he joined the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Enrolled in the M.F.A. program at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, he left before receiving his degree in order to star in the 1987 television film Juarez.
Benjamin Bratt Movies And Tv Shows
2008 The Andromeda Strain
2008–2009 The Cleaner
2009 American Experience
2010–2020 Modern Family
2011–2013 Private Practice
2014 24: Live Another Day
2016–2018 Star
2022 DMZ
2016 The Infiltrator
2016 Doctor Strange
2017 Shot Caller
2017 Coco
2019 A Score to Settle
2020 Best Summer Ever
2022 Dead for a Dollar
Benjamin Bratt In Blood In Blood Out
In 1993, Benjamin portrayed Paco Aguilar in Blood In Blood Out, an American epic crime drama film. It was directed by Taylor Hackford that has become a cult-classic film with a cult following among the Mexican-American community, over the decades. It follows the intertwining lives of three Chicano relatives from 1972 to 1984. They start out as members of a street gang in East Los Angeles, and as dramatic incidents occur, their lives and friendships are forever changed.
Benjamin Bratt Julia Roberts
In 1998, Benjamin started dating actress Julia Roberts. In 2001, they announced they were no longer a couple. Julia is Known for her leading roles in films encompassing a variety of genres, she has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
Benjamin Bratt Law And Order
Benjamin played Detective Reynaldo Curtis in the popular series Law & Order replacing Chris Noth. It gained him international recognition. He appeared in 95 episodes over 5 seasons, 14 years, and 2 stints on the NBC show.
For his role, in 1999 benjamin was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. In 1998 and 1999 he received ALMA awards for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series from American Latino Media Arts for this role on Law & Order. Benjamin decided to leave Law & Order in 199. In 2009, he returned as the now-retired Curtis on Law & Order.
Benjamin Bratt Miss Congeniality | Sandra Bullock
in 2000, he played opposite Sandra Bullock in the romantic comedy Miss Congeniality. Sandra Bullock produces and stars as Gracie Hart, a tomboy agent who is asked by the FBI to go undercover as a contestant when a terrorist threatens to bomb the Miss United States pageant.
Miss Congeniality was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on December 22, 2000. The film was a box office hit, grossing $212 million worldwide against its $45 million budget, and earned Sandra a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
Benjamin Bratt Coco
In the 2017 film Coco, Benjamin voiced Ernesto de la Cruz, the main antagonist who was a Mexican folk legend and main character Miguel’s idol. He sings “Remember Me”, a popular song in the film that is sung by many other characters throughout. “Remember Me” won Best Original Song at the 2018 Academy Awards; Coco won Best Animated Feature.
Benjamin Bratt Poker Face
Benjamin is set to portray the casino head of security in an upcoming American television series Poker Face. The series was created by Rian Johnson for the streaming service Peacock and Natasha Lyonne executive produces and stars in the series.
Benjamin chases Charlie, a casino worker who goes on the run across the country. Poker Face consists of 10 episodes and is scheduled to debut on January 26, 2023. According to Rian, the series will be a character-driven, case-of-the-week mystery comedy-drama. Each episode follows the howcatchem format popularized by Columbo.
Benjamin Brat Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Benjamin’s estimated net worth is $12 million.
Is Benjamin Bratt Married
Yes. He married Bond girl Talisa Soto on April 13 in San Francisco. Their first child, daughter Sophia Rosalinda, was born on December 6, 2002. Benjamin’s second child, son Mateo Bravery, was born on October 3, 2005.