Ralph E. Portillo

Ralph E. Portillo

Personal Details

Biography

Ralph E. Portillo is a Mexican-American film director and producer, whose impressive body of work encompasses a wide range of feature films and television projects.

One of his notable credits includes the sports drama "My Many Sons", starring the talented Judge Reinhold, which showcases his ability to craft compelling narratives.

He also co-produced the critically acclaimed "Fighting with My Family", starring Dwayne Johnson, Florence Pugh, and Vince Vaughn, as well as the heartwarming family action comedy, "The Main Event", starring Tachina Arnold and Adam Pally.

Furthermore, he directed and produced the family drama "Set Apart", starring Richard Roundtree, John Schneider, and Jennifer O'Neil, which garnered numerous awards at film festivals and is being distributed worldwide by Sony/Provident films.

Portillo's filmography also includes the drama "The Grift", featuring an ensemble cast including John Savage, Jeremy London, Billy Burke, and William McNamara.

Additionally, his family film "The Last Great Ride" starring Academy Award winner Ernest Borgnine and Eileen Brennan has aired on major networks and streaming platforms.

Another notable credit includes "Big Brother Trouble", directed by Portillo and starring Dick Van Patten, Mario Lopez, and Melanie Chartoff, which made its US cable debut on Showtime.

In addition to his work in film and television, Portillo directed and produced the critically acclaimed documentary "The Spirit of Albert Schweitzer", which was a finalist at the New York Film Festival and received honors from the prestigious Cindy Awards.

Born in Los Angeles, Portillo is the son of the Mexican film director Rafael Portillo, and is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

He resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife, and has established himself as a respected figure in the film and television industry.

Career

2016
My Many Sons
My Many Sons as Director
2015
2010
2009
Set Apart
Set Apart as Director
2008
The Grift
The Grift as Director
2005
2004
2003
One of Them
One of Them as Director
The Ghost Club
The Ghost Club as Director
2000
Bare Deception
Bare Deception as Director
Bloody Murder
Bloody Murder as Director
1999
1998
Naked Lies
Naked Lies as Director
Stolen Hearts
Stolen Hearts as Director
1997
Fever Lake
Fever Lake as Director
1995
1994
Hollywood Dreams
Hollywood Dreams as Director, Screenplay
1993
Malibu Summer
Malibu Summer as Director
Broken Trust
Broken Trust as Director
Bare Exposure
Bare Exposure as Director