John Ortiz

John Augustin Ortiz is an American actor known for his roles in various movies and TV shows. He gained recognition for his antagonist role as Arturo Braga in Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013). Ortiz also received critical acclaim and an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his performance as Clyde in Jack Goes Boating (2010). He is the co-founder and artistic director of the LAByrinth Theater Company. Ortiz's notable film credits include Carlito's Way (1993), Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), American Gangster (2007), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), Kong: Skull Island (2017), and Bumblebee (2018). Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Ortiz is of Puerto Rican descent and graduated from John Dewey High School. He currently resides in California with his wife and son.