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John Ortiz is an American actor known for his roles in films such as Silver Linings Playbook (2012) and Fast & Furious (2009). He starred in the television series Luck (2011–2012) and Messiah (2020). He is also a co-founder of the LAByrinth Theater Company in New York City, where he has contributed to numerous productions.

In Silver Linings Playbook, Ortiz shared scenes with Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, contributing to the film’s ensemble dynamic. In Fast & Furious, he portrayed Braga, interacting with Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. During Luck, he worked alongside Dustin Hoffman in a drama centered on the horse racing industry. In Messiah, he acted with Michelle Monaghan, exploring themes of faith and deception. His stage work with LAByrinth Theater Company includes performances alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman in plays such as The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Ortiz also appeared in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), performing with Reiko Aylesworth in a sci-fi thriller setting.