James Martinez Bio | Wiki

James Martinez is an American actor. He is known for his role as Alex Romero in season five of the Netflix series House of Cards, and Armando Salazar in the Hulu series Love, Victor. Martinez started out doing impressions at stand-up comedy clubs at the age of 16. Eventually, he became interested in acting classes in small spaces in small venues in Manhattan.

His first dramatic role was as John Proctor In Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” at Forest Hills High School. After high school, Martinez attended the Juilliard School for Dramatic Arts. Since then, he has performed on various off-Broadway stages and is seen going back and forth between stage and screen.

James Martinez Age

Martinez was born on August 10, 1987, in Queens, New York, United States. He is 35 years old. 

James Martinez Height

He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx. 1.82 m).

James Martinez Family

He was born and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York by his father William D. Martinez, and his mother. Martinez also has a brother. He holds an American nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity.

James Martinez Wife

Martinez is married to his lovely wife Nicole Home. The couple held their wedding in August 2018, in New York at the Hotel Royalton. Moreover, they took their honeymoon trip to France. Together, Martinez and Nicole welcomed their son Jaxton James Martinez on March 18, 2020.

James Martinez Education

He attended Forest Hills High School, where he landed his first role as John Proctor In Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”. After high school, Martinez attended the Juilliard School for Dramatic Arts.

James Martinez One Day At A Time

Martinez played Victor on the Netflix series One Day at a Time from 2017 to 2019. One Day at a Time is an American sitcom based on the 1975 series of the same title. The series stars Justina Machado, Isabella Gomez, Todd Grinnell, Marcel Ruiz, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rita Moreno.

Additionally, it follows a Cuban-American family living in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Echo Park, focusing on a single mother who is an Army veteran dealing with PTSD, her kids, and her Cuban mother.

James Martinez House Of Cards

Martinez became famous in 2017 for his role as Alex Romero in season five of the Netflix series House Of Cards, an American political thriller streaming television series created by Beau Willimon.

House of Cards is set in Washington, D.C., and follows the story of Congressman Frank Underwood, a Democrat from South Carolina’s 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip, and his equally ambitious wife Claire Underwood.

James Martinez Queen Of The South

In 2016, Martinez portrayed Gato Fierros on two episodes of Queen of the South, an American crime drama television series developed by M.A. Fortin and Joshua John Miller. Additionally, the series follows Teresa Mendoza, a poor Mexican woman who becomes wealthy by building a vast drug empire. Queen of the South ended on June 9, 2021, after five seasons and 62 episodes.

James Martinez Love Victor

In 2020, Martinez starred as Armando Salazar on the Hulu series Love, Victor, an American teen comedy-drama streaming television series created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger.

The first season follows a new student at Creekwood High School, Victor’s journey of self-discovery: facing challenges at home and struggling with his sexual orientation. Moreover, the second season deals with the aftermath of his coming out and follows Victor as he navigates through this new world with his friends.

James Martinez Net Worth

He earns his wealth through his career. Therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Martinez’s estimated net worth is $1 million.

Who Is James Martinez

Martinez is a 34-years-old. American actor. He is known for his role as Alex Romero in season five of the Netflix series House of Cards.

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