Benjamin Bratt was born on December 16, 1963 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is a successful actor.

Biography and Career :

He attended the Lowell High School in San Francisco, California, the University of California at Santa Barbara and at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. His parents had another four children besides him. Eldy Banda, his mother went to the United States when she was fourteen years old and remained there. In 1969, together with her children, she participated at the Native American occupation of Alcatraz.

He became a well known actor after the role as Det. Rey Curtis in "Law & Order", a television series. In 1999 he received a nomination at the Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. "Miss Congeniality" and "T raffic" are two of the movies which made him famous.

On April 13, 2002 he married Talisa Soto and they have two children, Sophia Rosalinda Bratt, born in 2002 and Mateo Bravery Bratt, born in 2005. Between 1997 and 2001 he had a romantic relationship with famous actress Julia Roberts. He is a talented person with a great character and he has many fans that love him and appreciate his work.

Trivia :

- Height: 188 cm
- He is part of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
- He has Peruvian and German origins.
- At his wedding he wore a suit designed by Calvin Klein.

Quotes :

- "My Family is like a sanctuary to me. I always turn to them for support and strength. I take comfort in knowing no matter which path I choose, my family stands behind me."

- "It takes some kind of fortitude for someone like my mom to single-handedly raise five children, get them through college, and keep them out of jail."

Filmography :

- Guerrilla (2008)
- The Andromeda Strain (2008) (mini) TV Series
- The Argentine (2008)
- Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)
- E-Ring (17 episodes, 2005-2006)
- The Great Raid (2005)
- Thumbsucker (2005)
- Catwoman (2004)
- The Woodsman (2004)
- Frasier (1 episode, 2003)
- Abandon (2002)
- Pinero (2001)
- After the Storm (2001) (TV)
- Traffic (2000)
- Miss Congeniality (2000)
- Red Planet (2000)
- The Last Producer (2000)
- The Next Best Thing (2000)
- Law & Order (94 episodes, 1995-1999)
- Homicide: Life on the Street (3 episodes, 1996-1999)
- Exiled (1998) (TV)
- Woman Undone (1996) (TV)
- Follow Me Home (1996)
- The River Wild (1994)
- Clear and Present Danger (1994)
- Texas (1994) (TV)
- Demolition Man (1993)
- Bound by Honor (1993)
- Shadowhunter (1993) (TV)
- Chains of Gold (1991) (TV)
- Bright Angel (1991)
- One Good Cop (1991)
- Nasty Boys (1990) TV Series (unknown episodes, 1990)
- Capital News (1990) (TV)
- Nasty Boys (1989) (TV)
- Knightwatch (6 episodes, 1988-1989)
- Police Story: Gladiator School (1988) (TV)
- Juarez (1987) (TV).
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Tags: 1963, california, actor, miss congeniality	[edit tags]

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Category: Artists  - ( Artists Archive)

Date Added: 29 August '07

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