Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt

61 · Born: Dec 16, 1963

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 16, 1963 San Francisco, California, USA
Parents
  • Eldy Banda
  • Bratt Peter
Relatives
  • Peter Bratt (Sibling)

Biography

Born into a family of five siblings, Benjamin Bratt's upbringing was deeply rooted in a sense of closeness and togetherness. His mother, a native Quechua Peruvian from Lima, Peru, made the bold decision to relocate to the United States at the tender age of 14, where she would eventually settle in San Francisco. This significant move would ultimately shape the life and career of Benjamin Bratt, who would go on to become a renowned actor, known for his captivating performances in a wide range of films.

Some of his most notable roles include his appearances in the critically acclaimed drama "Traffic" (2000),the hilarious comedy "Miss Congeniality" (2000),and the animated blockbuster "Despicable Me 2" (2013). In addition to his impressive filmography, Bratt is also fortunate enough to share his life with his loving wife, the talented actress Talisa Soto.

Career

2025
Millers in Marriage
Millers in Marriage as Music Critic
Andor
Andor as Bail Organa
2024
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Bride as Will Jackson
2023
Poker Face
Poker Face as Cliff Legrand
Skull Island
Skull Island as Cap (voice)
2022
Dead for a Dollar
Dead for a Dollar as Tiberio Vargas
DMZ
DMZ as Parco Delgado
2020
Best Summer Ever
Best Summer Ever as Mr. Perry
2017
Shot Caller
Shot Caller as Sanchez
Coco
Coco as Ernesto de la Cruz (voice)
2016
The Infiltrator
The Infiltrator as Roberto Alcaino
Ride Along 2
Ride Along 2 as Antonio Pope
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange as Jonathan Pangborn
Star
Star as Jahil Rivera
2015
Justice League: Gods and Monsters
Justice League: Gods and Monsters as Superman / Hernan Guerra (voice)
Snitch
Snitch as Juan Carlos "El Topo" Pintera
Despicable Me 2
Despicable Me 2 as Eduardo/El Macho (voice)
2011
Private Practice
Private Practice as Jake Reilly
La Mission
La Mission as Che Rivera
The Cleaner
The Cleaner as William Banks
2008
Trucker
Trucker as Leonard Bonner
The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain as Dr. Jeremy Stone
2007
2005
The Great Raid
The Great Raid as Lt. Colonel Mucci
Thumbsucker
Thumbsucker as Matt Schramm
E-Ring
E-Ring as Jim Tisnewski
2004
Catwoman
Catwoman as Tom Lone
2002
Abandon
Abandon as Wade Handler
2001
Piñero
Piñero as Miguel Piñero
2000
Miss Congeniality
Miss Congeniality as Eric Matthews
Red Planet
Red Planet as Lt. Ted Santen
The Last Producer
The Last Producer as Damon Black
Traffic
Traffic as Juan Obregón
1998
Exiled
Exiled as Detective Rey Curtis
1997
1996
Woman Undone
Woman Undone as Jim Mercer
1995
Texas
Texas as Benito Garza
Law & Order
Law & Order as Rey Curtis
1994
The River Wild
The River Wild as Ranger Johnny
Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger as Captain Ramirez
1993
Demolition Man
Demolition Man as Alfredo Garcia
Shadowhunter
Shadowhunter as Nakai Twobear
1991
1990
1989
Nasty Boys
Nasty Boys as Eduardo Cruz
Nasty Boys
Nasty Boys as Eduardo Cruz