John Ortiz
Full Cast Announced for DOG DAY AFTERNOON on Broadway (Feb 2, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More (Jan 22, 2026)
DOG DAY AFTERNOON Adds John Ortiz, Jessica Hecht, and Spencer Garrett To Cast (Jan 21, 2026)
BIO
Award-winning actor John Ortiz has earned widespread recognition for his work across film and television. His accolades include Independent Spirit Award and Gotham Award nominations for his performance in Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Jack Goes Boating, as well as a Gotham Award nomination as part of the ensemble cast of David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook, which also earned him an MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Actor. Ortiz was further recognized with a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as part of the ensemble cast of Ridley Scott’s American Gangster. A two-time Imagen Award nominee (“Bad Monkey,” 2025; “Luck,” 2012), he won the Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2020 for his acclaimed performance in the television series “Little America.” John is currently in production on season two of the Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey,” opposite Vince Vaughn. He recently completed principal photography for upcoming feature Whalefall alongside Josh Brolin for 20th Century Studios for an expected release in spring of 2026. Most recent credits include Netflix’s mini-series “The Madness,” opposite Colman Domingo; the Academy Award-nominated American Fiction opposite Jefrey Wright; The Mothership opposite Halle Berry; and The Fallout opposite Jenna Ortega, which won the SXSW Audience and Grand Jury Prize. Television series highlights include: “Promised Land” (NBC); “Luck” (HBO); “Better Things” (FX); “Messiah” (NETFLIX); “Rake” (FOX) and “Will Trent” (ABC), for which he received an Astra TV Award nomination for Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series. John is proud to be a cofounder and former artistic director of NYC’s acclaimed LAByrinth Theater Company, alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 1993 ] Guajiro John Augstin Ortiz
[ 1995 ] Cesar
[ 1995 ] Coco
[ 1996 ] Roberto
[ 1996 ] Spc. Luis Clemente
[ 1997 ] Montes
[ 1998 ] Ramon Yanes
[ 1999 ] Enrico
[ 1999 ] Gym Owner
[ 1999 ] Ismail Espinoza
[ 2000 ] Juann Abreu
[ 2001 ] Gang Member John Ortiz
[ 2001 ] Hector
[ 2002 ] Octavio Ruiz
[ 2006 ] Jose Yero
[ 2006 ] Mervin
[ 2006 ] Mr. Temple
[ 2006 ] Willie Colon
[ 2007 ] Javier J. Rivera
[ 2007 ] Morales
[ 2008 ] Ruben Santiago
[ 2009 ] Campos
[ 2009 ] Phil D Andrea
[ 2010 ] Clyde
[ 2012 ] Ronnie
[ 2013 ] Braga
[ 2014 ] Detective Torres
[ 2014 ] Eli Ordoñez
[ 2015 ] Henry Pollack
[ 2015 ] Joel Pforzheimer
[ 2016 ] Isaac
[ 2016 ] Wallace Quirey
[ 2017 ] Carlos
[ 2017 ] Jesus, Bank Robber #1
[ 2017 ] Victor Nieves
[ 2018 ] Daniel
[ 2018 ] Detective Moises Beltran
[ 2018 ] Dr. Powell
[ 2018 ] Jones
[ 2018 ] Monk
[ 2019 ] Gary
[ 2019 ] Lieutenant General Riv
[ 2020 ] Ron
[ 2021 ] Carlos Cavell
[ 2022 ] Mel
[ 2025 ] Wyatt Martin
[ 2025 ] Carl
TV Shows
Carlos Tavares
Victor Vargas, Roberto Martinez
Turo Escalante
Ruben Somarriba
David
Franco Quiñones
Rogelio Burton
Antonio Miranda
Gilberto Sutton
Awards and Nominations
John Ortiz, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
winner
John Ortiz, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
John Ortiz, Jack Goes Boating
winner
John Ortiz, Jesus Hopped the A Train
Videos
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Clip From Penultimate Episode of GOVERNMENT CHEESE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 14:41:38
Video: Sneak Peek Clip from Series Premiere of Apple TV+'s BAD MONKEY
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-08-09 13:51:43
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for MS. WHITE LIGHT, Starring Judith Light
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-23 12:42:18
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for BUMBLEBEE Starring Hailee Steinfeld
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-09-24 11:13:30
VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Performs 'Last Full Measure of Devotion' at the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-31 09:44:42
VIDEO: First Look - Tom Hiddleston Stars in Action-Adventure KONG: SKULL ISLAND
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-11-18 12:14:14
News
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2026
DOG DAY AFTERNOON, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis (Between Riverside and Crazy, The Motherf***er with the Hat), has found its cast! The play is directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold (King Charles III) and inspired by the actual events that captivated audiences in the Oscar®-winning motion picture.
by - Jan 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026
Drama Desk Award nominee John Ortiz (Jesus Hopped the A Train), three-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) and SAG Award nominee Spencer Garrett (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) will join Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach in DOG DAY AFTERNOON.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025
The Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival at the Dobbins Conservatory of Southeast Missouri State University has new leadership: Co-Artistic Directors Charles Goforth and Tim Nicolai and Managing Director Lisa Fischel. Kenneth L. Stilson returns in the capacity of Founding Executive Director. Former Artistic Director Kitt Lavoie departs after shepherding the festival from an idea to five successful seasons and a national profile.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
Five powerhouse performers take the stage in a bold new revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis' electrifying play, The Motherf**cker with the Hat at Odyssey Theatre. Learn more!
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the penultimate episode of surrealist comedy Government Cheese. In episode 9, Einstein and Hampton visit Rocketcorp, and Astoria receives some news. Watch the clip!
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the surrealist comedy Government Cheese. In episode 8, Hampton makes a difficult decision, and Astoria takes another leap of faith. Watch the clip ahead of the full episode, debuting on Wednesday, May 14.
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the surrealist comedy Government Cheese. In episode 7, Astoria attempts to work on her design portfolio during a rare moment of solitude. Watch the clip ahead of the full episode, debuting on Wednesday, May 7.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025
videoApple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the surrealist comedy Government Cheese, where, on day two of the fishing trip, Hampton faces some unexpected consequences. Watch the clip ahead of its premiere on Wednesday, April 30.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the surrealist comedy Government Cheese ahead of the episode five premiere on Wednesday, April 23. Watch the clip now!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025
Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Government Cheese,” starring multi-award-winner David Oyelowo, who also serves as executive producer. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024
Following its critically acclaimed first season, Apple’s hit comedy series “Bad Monkey,” from award-winning executive producer Bill Lawrence and starring and executive produced by Vince Vaughn, has been renewed for a second season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
Director John Gould Rubin will bring a wildly reimagined new translation of Ibsen's A DOLL HOUSE to the Brooklyn Center for Theater Research in collaboration with The Private Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024
Apple TV+ has shared a first-look at “Government Cheese,” starring multi-award-winner David Oyelowo, who also serves as executive producer. The ten episode series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, April 16.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024
Twenty years after its World Premiere, the first-ever co-production between New York's famed Public Theater and LAByrinth Theater Company in 2004 (Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Ortiz, artistic directors), Brett C. Leonard's Guinea Pig Solo has made its West Coast Premiere at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2024
Netflix has released the official trailer for The Madness, the upcoming thriller series starring Emmy Award winner and Broadway performer Colman Domingo. The show premieres on Netflix November 28, 2024.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024
Netflix has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for The Madness, the upcoming thriller series starring Emmy Award winner and Broadway performer Colman Domingo. Watch as Domingo and the executive producers dive behind the scenes of the new show to explore the world of this conspiracy thriller.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Netflix has released a new teaser trailer for The Madness, the upcoming thriller conspiracy series starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024
Brett C. Leonard's GUINEA PIG SOLO, a modern take on Buchner's WOYZECK, will premiere on the West Coast at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, exploring the struggles of an Iraq War veteran. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
John Ortiz has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
John Ortiz has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jack Goes Boating and Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jesus Hopped the A Train.
John Ortiz has won the Outstanding Director of a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven. He also received the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Jesus Hopped the A Train.
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