Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt (born December 16, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for playing Paco Aguilar in Blood in Blood Out. He had supporting film roles in the 1990s in Demolition Man (1993), Clear and Present Danger (1994) and The River Wild (1994). From 1995 to 1999, he starred as NYPD Detective Rey Curtis on the NBC drama series Law & Order, for which he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. In the 2000s, Bratt appeared in Miss Congeniality (2000), Traffic (2000), Piñero (2001), Catwoman (2004), Trucker (2008), and Snitch (2013), among other films. On television, Bratt has portrayed Dr. Jake Reilly on ABC's Private Practice (2011–2013), Steve Navarro on 24: Live Another Day (2014), Jahil Rivera on Star (2016–2018) and Senator Bail Organa on Andor (2025). He has also done voice acting in the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs film franchise (2009–2013), Despicable Me 2 (2013) and Coco (2017).[edit]

Benjamin Bratt has built a formidable career spanning over three decades, moving seamlessly from gritty crime dramas like Blood in Blood Out and Law & Order to voice work that resonated globally. While he commands respect as a versatile veteran with a dedicated following on social media, his fanbase does not operate under a single formal name or organized collective identity. Unlike stars who inspire subway ads or birthday campaigns, Bratt's supporters tend to engage through appreciation of his specific roles rather than ritualistic group behaviors. His portrayal of Ernesto de la Cruz in Pixar's Coco sparked genuine excitement, particularly with the recent announcement at the D23 Expo regarding his return for Coco 2, yet this enthusiasm remains rooted in professional admiration rather than legendary fandom lore. The audience follows his projects closely, celebrating milestones like the release of his photo book BIBO, but there is no distinct faction known by a unique moniker driving chart pushes or viral movements. Despite his consistent presence in high-profile productions and a steady stream of work across film and television, Benjamin Bratt is currently evaluated by iFANN without holding a placement in the published Global Top 1,000 rankings. This means he does not currently appear on any scope list or hold a numeric position in the official standings. Consequently, no ordinal rank can be assigned to his global standing at this time.[edit]

Bratt is perhaps best remembered for his tenure as Detective Rey Curtis on NBC's Law & Order, a role that defined an era of the long-running procedural. Beyond live-action, he made a lasting impact on animation by voicing the charismatic villain Ernesto de la Cruz in the Academy Award-winning film Coco. Fans were thrilled when it was confirmed at the D23 Expo in August 2026 that he would reprise this iconic role in the upcoming sequel, Coco 2, scheduled for release in November 2029. The story of his performance of the song Remember Me became a talking point when featured by ABC News in March 2026, highlighting his musical range alongside his acting chops. He also starred in the acclaimed independent film Piñero, showcasing his ability to embody complex historical figures. His early career included memorable supporting turns in major blockbusters like Demolition Man and Clear and Present Danger during the 1990s. More recently, he appeared in the thriller Snitch and voiced characters in various animated projects.[edit]