Benito Martinez, 1971
Actors · June 28, 1971
Benito Martinez
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Benito Martinez is 55 years old, born June 28, 1971 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Benito Martinez built a career playing authority figures across prestige TV, most recognisably as LAPD Captain David Aceveda in FX's The Shield. Born June 28, 1971, in the US, he's a male actor who pivoted between high-stakes dramas: Luis Torres in Sons of Anarchy (2011–2012), Todd Denver in How to Get Away with Murder (2016–2018), and Sheriff Diaz in 13 Reasons Why (2019–2020). His film work includes My Family (1995) and Kill Your Darlings (2006). A Cancer, he carries the life-path number 7—introspection and precision.
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Biography
Benito Martinez is an American actor best known for playing authority figures in prestige television. Born June 28, 1971, he rose to prominence as LAPD Captain David Aceveda in the FX police drama The Shield, a role that defined much of his career trajectory. Between 2011 and 2012, he played Luis Torres in Sons of Anarchy, followed by Todd Denver in How to Get Away with Murder from 2016 to 2018. He later took on Sheriff Diaz in 13 Reasons Why during 2019–2020. His film credits span My Family (1995) and Kill Your Darlings (2006). As an actor, Martinez has built a sustained presence in ensemble casts and crime procedurals, working across network and cable platforms. Born under the zodiac sign Cancer, he embodies the sign's association with emotional depth and protective instincts—traits visible in his choice of commanding, morally complex characters. His life-path number is 7, often linked to introspection, analysis, and spiritual searching. A US citizen, Martinez has maintained steady work in American television and film across three decades.
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Trivia
- Martinez played LAPD Captain David Aceveda across multiple seasons of The Shield, becoming the character most viewers associate with his name.
- He appeared in both Sons of Anarchy (2011–2012) and How to Get Away with Murder (2016–2018), two high-profile shows with overlapping audiences.
- His film debut was in My Family (1995), before his breakthrough TV role in The Shield.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Benito Martinez release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
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Frequently asked
- How old is Benito Martinez?
- Benito Martinez is 55 years old (born June 28, 1971).
- When is Benito Martinez's birthday?
- Benito Martinez was born on June 28, 1971.
- What is Benito Martinez's zodiac sign?
- Benito Martinez is a Cancer, born June 28, 1971.
- What is Benito Martinez's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Benito Martinez was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Benito Martinez from?
- Benito Martinez is from United States.
- What does Benito Martinez do?
- Benito Martinez is a actor.
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