Benjamin Bratt is an American actor. He plays the recurring role of Javier, Gloria's ex-husband and Manny's biological father.
He is best known for his role as Rey Curtis on the TV series Law & Order and his appearances in the movies Miss Congeniality, Demolition Man, Blood in Blood Out, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Traffic, La Mission and Piñero. He recently portrayed Dr. Jake Reilly on the medical drama series Private Practice.
Notes and Trivia[]
- He is 6' 1½" (1,87 m)
- He is of English, German, and Austrian descent on his father's side, and of Peruvian (Quechua) descent on his mother's side.
- His mother is an Indigenous American activist. She took her five children along when she was part of the Alcatraz prison takeover in 1970.
- He studied at the University of California at Santa Barbara and at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
- He's a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
- Received a B.F.A. in Theatre (acting) from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
- His western zodiac sign is Sagittarius and his Chinese zodiac sign is a Rabbit.
Personal quotes[]
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My family is like a sanctuary to me. I always turn to them for support and strength. I take comfort in knowing no matter which path I choose, my family stands behind me. | 
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It takes some kind of fortitude for someone like my mom to single-handedly raise five children, get them through college, and keep them out of jail. |
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