Benito Martinez is a multifaceted talent, effortlessly navigating both the world of acting and producing with equal finesse.
Currently, he is serving as Executive Producer on the Amazon Prime feature film A MILLION MILES AWAY, a heartwarming true story about an immigrant farm worker who achieves his dream of becoming an astronaut for NASA, starring Michael Peña as the inspiring José Hernandez.
Meanwhile, on the acting front, Benito has just wrapped up his role as the charming and romantic patriarch Jorge Diaz, Sr. in the second season of WITH LOVE on Amazon Prime.
With a diverse range of iconic roles under his belt, Martinez has made a lasting impression on audiences everywhere. His notable performances include playing Sheriff Gabriel Reyes on LONE STAR 9-1-1, District Attorney Todd Denver on HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, and multiple roles across three seasons in John Ridley's critically acclaimed anthology series AMERICAN CRIME.
He has also made memorable appearances on THE MAYOR, JACK RYAN, 13 REASONS WHY, SHOOTER, LAW & ORDER: SVU, THE BLACKLIST, HOUSE OF CARDS, and SONS OF ANARCHY, to name just a few.
In addition to his impressive television credits, Benito has also appeared in several notable feature films, including AMERICAN MADE, QUEEN & SLIM, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, BLESS ME, ULTIMA, UNTHINKABLE, MY FAMILY/MI FAMILIA, and SAW.
Benito's passion for the performing arts began at a young age, when he started playing the vihuela in his father's mariachi at the age of eight. The following year, he began participating in theatrical productions at La Compania de Teatro de Albuquerque, a bilingual theater company co-founded by his mother, Margarita Martinez.
After many years of honing his craft in both acting and producing, Benito received his formal training at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA),following in the footsteps of Hollywood High Performing Arts Magnet in Los Angeles.
Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Benito has come a long way in his illustrious career, and his dedication to his craft is evident in every role he takes on.
