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Adolfo Larrue Martínez III (born September 27, 1948), credited as A Martinez, is an American actor and singer. He had roles in the daytime soap operas Santa Barbara, General Hospital, One Life to Live, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of Our Lives, and the primetime dramas L.A. Law, Profiler, Longmire and Dark Winds. His feature films include The Cowboys (1972), Powwow Highway (1989), Curse of Chucky (2013), Ambulance (2022) and Far Haven (2023).

Key Information

Early life and education

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Martinez was born Adolfo Larrue Martínez III in Glendale, California. His family referred to him as "A", "Little Adolfo", and "Little A" as a child to distinguish him from his father and grandfather. Over time, "A" became the name he would use.[1] His heritage is Mexican and Apache on his father's side, and Piegan Blackfeet and Northern European on his mother's side.[2][3][4]

Martinez attended Sunland Elementary School and Mt. Gleason Junior High School in Sunland/Tujunga, where he played Kiwanis youth softball each summer (he was a formidable pitcher) and starred in numerous school musical productions.[5][2][3][6] He graduated from Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga. In high school, he was in a rock band and on the track team.

After intending to study political science at UCLA,[7] he turned to acting instead.[8]

Career

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After graduating college, he played on a semi-pro baseball team for five seasons.[9]

Film

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Martinez has appeared in a number of feature films, including The Cowboys (1972), Starbird & Sweet William (1973), Once Upon a Scoundrel (1974), Joe Panther (1976), Shoot the Sun Down (1978), The Honorary Consul (1983), Walking the Edge (1985), Powwow Highway (1989), She-Devil (1989), The Cherokee Kid (1996), What's Cooking? (2000), Wind River (2000), Curse of Chucky (2013), Ambulance (2022) and Far Haven (2023).

Television

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The majority of his acting roles have been on television. He had a significant appearance, playing the stable hand Luis, who aids Little Joe on the Bonanza episode "Gideon the Good" in 1970. Also in 1970 he appeared in the episode "Log 114--The Hero" on Adam-12. He had a recurring role on All in the Family as a helper at Archie's bar. In 1973, he appeared in the Hawaii Five-O episode "A Bullet for El Diablo". In 1974, he appeared in an episode of the short-lived ABC police drama Nakia. In 1976, he played a novice bullfighter in the Columbo episode "A Matter of Honor". Martinez appeared as Tranquilino Marquez in three episodes of the mini-series Centennial in 1979.

In 1979 episode of Quincy, M.E., "Walk Softly Through the Night", he played a pre-med student.

In 1979, Martinez made an appearance on Barney Miller, playing Claudio Ortiz in the sixth-season episode, "The DNA Story". He returned in 1981 to portray Joseph Montoya in the episode "The Doll".

Martinez played a grape picker in 1982 on CBS's Falcon Crest, Native American 'Low Wolf' on the short-lived Born to the Wind, and a police detective in the 1983–1984 series Whiz Kids. In 1983 he had a guest role in a Season 5 episode of Hart to Hart as Jose. From 1984-1992 he played the role of Cruz Castillo on the daytime soap opera Santa Barbara.[10] Martinez has also worked on prime time television, including starring roles in series such as Profiler and L.A. Law.[11][12][13]

In September 2008, Martinez joined the cast of the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live in the role of Ray Montez and was written out in June 2009.

In February 2011, Martinez appeared in several episodes of the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful as Dr. Ramon Montgomery. He returned in January 2012 for a few additional episodes.

In 2012, he landed the recurring role of Jacob Nighthorse in the television series Longmire.[11]

In April 2014, it was rumored he was joining The Young and the Restless. In July 2014, he appeared on the NBC television show The Night Shift as Dr. Landry, de la Cruz's father. In late 2014, he also appeared in Othello on stage at the Odyssey Theatre in west Los Angeles.[9]

From September 2015 to 2017, Martinez appeared on the NBC daytime drama Days of Our Lives as Eduardo "Eddie" Hernandez. He returned to the show in 2020.

Martinez played Sheriff Mayo in the third season of the television series Queen of the South.

In June 2022, Martinez was cast as Master Pakku in the Netflix live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender.[14]

In 2023, he plays Sheriff Gordo Sena in the second and third seasons of Dark Winds.

Martinez joined the cast of the television series Blue Ridge as part of its main ensemble.[15] The first season premiered on the Cowboy Way Channel before becoming available on Amazon Prime Video, where it became a sleeper hit, ranking among the service’s Top 10 most-watched shows.[16]

Awards

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Over the years, Martinez has been nominated for numerous awards, and received some, including a Daytime Emmy Award, a Red Nation Film Award of Excellence, an award as Best Supporting Actor at the Red Dirt International Film Festival (for his own written short film called "Four Winds),[9] and three from the Soap Opera Digest Awards.[citation needed]

Personal life

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In 1981, he was married briefly to actress Mare Winningham, who was also cast on the 1978 miniseries The Young Pioneers; they divorced later that year. In 1982, he married Leslie Bryans; they have a son and two daughters.[17] He moved from Malibu to Thousand Oaks, California in 2014.[9]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role(s) Notes
1968 The Young Animals Johnny
1969 Change of Habit Second Teen Uncredited
1972 The Cowboys Cimarron
1973 Starbird and Sweet William Starbird
Once Upon a Scoundrel Luis Manuel
1974 The Take Tallbear
1976 Joe Panther Billy Tiger
1978 Shoot the Sun Down Sunbearer
1983 The Honorary Consul Aquino
1985 Walking the Edge Tony
1989 Powwow Highway Buddy Red Bow
She-Devil Garcia
1995 One Night Stand Jack Gilman
1997 Double Tap Johnny Escobar
2000 What's Cooking? Daniel
2001 Ordinary Sinner Father Ed
2005 Once Upon a Wedding El Comandante
2009 Fist of the Warrior Anthony Black
The Terminators Sheriff Carpenter
2012 California Solo Warren
California Winter Miguel Morales
2013 Four Winds Old Man Short film
Jimmy P: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian Bear Willie Claw
Curse of Chucky Father Frank
2014 Before Your Eyes Berto Galvan Short film
2021 Symphoria Carl Witting
2022 Ambulance Papi
2023 Far Haven Abraham

Television

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Year Title Role(s) Notes
1969 The Outcasts The Indian Episode: "A Time of Darkness"
Mission: Impossible Young Man Episode: "The Code"
The New People Gradis Episode: "Murderer!"
Ironside Manolo Rodriguez Episode: "The Machismo Bag"
1970 Hunters Are for Killing Jimmy Ramirez TV movie
Adam-12 Lauro Perez Episode: "Log 114: The Hero"
Mannix Pancho Salinas Episode: "Time Out of Mind"
Bonanza Luís Valdez Episode: "Gideon the Good"
1970–1971 Storefront Lawyers Roberto Alvarez Main cast
1971 The Smith Family Ramon Sanchez Episode: "Chicano"
The Man and the City Tony Episode: "Reprisal"
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers Carlos Estrada Episode: "Justice Is a Sometime Thing"
1972 The Streets of San Francisco Rafael Diaz Episode: "Hall of Minors"
Probe Carlos Lobos TV movie
The Sixth Sense Billy Episode: "Echo of a Distant Scream"
1973 Hawaii Five-O Pepe Olivares Episode: "A Bullet for El Diablo"
Police Story Bermudez Episode: "Man on a Rack"
1974 The Cowboys Cimarron Main cast
Nakia George Episode: "The Non-Person"
Movin' On Manolo Higgins Episode: "The Cowhands"
1974–1975 Kung Fu Tigre Cantrell 2 episodes
1975 McCloud Larry Moreno Episode: "Sharks"
Petrocelli Mando Rivera Episode: "The Gamblers"
1975–1976 The Streets of San Francisco Officer Vega Episode: "False Witness"
Rudy Costa Episode: "Alien Country"
1976 Columbo Curro Rangel Episode: "A Matter of Honor"
1976–1977 Barnaby Jones Carlos Rojas Episode: "Shadow of Guilt"
Tomás Aguillar Episode: "Deadly Homecoming"
1977 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries Henry Salazar Episode: "Mystery of the Fallen Angels"
Exo-Man Raphael Torres TV movie
Wonderbug Johnny Littlecloud Episode: "Oil or Nothing"
The Krofft Supershow Johnny Littlecloud Segment: "Wonderbug"
All in the Family Manuel 2 episodes
Baretta Frank Episode: "Por nada"
Police Woman Dimi Episode: "The Buttercup Killer"
1978 The Young Pioneers Circling Hawk Episode: "Sky in the Window"
1979 Centennial Tranquillino Marquez 3 episodes
The Incredible Hulk Rick Episode: "Kindred Spirits"
Barnaby Jones Tony Sierra Episode: "Cry for Vengeance"
Barney Miller Claudio Ortez Episode: "The DNA Story"
B. J. and the Bear Melendez Episode: "The Murphy Contingent"
1979–1980 Quincy, M.E. Dr. Tony Carbo 3 episodes
1980 Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop Julio Mendez TV movie
1981 The White Shadow Officer Ramirez Episode: "Cops"
Barney Miller Joseph Episode: "The Doll"
CHiPs Dr. Rhodes Episode: "A Simple Operation"
Fantasy Island Manuel Lopez Episode: "Paquito's Birthday/Technical Advisor"
1982 American Playhouse Juan Episode: "Seguin"
Cassie & Co. Benny Silva Main cast
Falcon Crest Julio Delgado Episode: "Victims"
1983 Hart to Hart Jose Episode: "Straight Through the Hart"
1983–1984 Whiz Kids Lt. Neal Quinn Main cast
1984 Remington Steele Guy Nickerson Episode: "High Flying Steele"
The Yellow Rose Raoul Padilla Episode: "Chains of Fear"
1984–1992 Santa Barbara Cruz Castillo Main cast
1989 Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker Lt. Gil Carillo TV movie
1990 ABC Afterschool Specials Emanuel Jensen Episode: "Testing Dirty"
1990–1994 L.A. Law Daniel Morales Main cast (seasons 7–8)
1991 In the Nick of Time Charlie Minsch TV movie
1994 Deconstructing Sarah Kenny TV movie
1996 Touched by an Angel Jon Mateos Episode: "Rock 'n' Roll Dad"
Grand Avenue Steven TV movie
Sweet Dreams Chief Doug Harrison TV movie
The Cherokee Kid Juan Cortina TV movie
1996–1997 Profiler Agent Nick Cooper Recurring role (seasons 1–2)
1997 Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child Emperor (voice) Episode: "The Shoemaker and the Elves"
1998 Welcome to Paradox Agent Rasheed Kay Episode: "News from D Street"
Last Rites Matt Santos TV movie
1999 The Magnificent Seven Raphael Cordero Martinez Episode: "Love and Honor"
A Memory in My Heart Joe Vega TV movie
1999–2002 General Hospital Roy DiLucca Recurring role
2000 The Hunger Peter Deutch Episode: "The Falling Man"
2002–2003 For the People Michael Olivas Main cast
2003 Killer Instinct: From the Files of Agent Candice DeLong Bobby TV movie
The Law and Mr. Lee Anthony Delgado TV movie
2005 JAG Chief Aurelio Pudero Episode: "JAG: San Diego"
2005–2007 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Danilo Zamesca 4 episodes
2006 Huff Jorge Corrales 2 episodes
Desolation Canyon Arturo Zetta TV movie
2007 Raines Aurelio Sanchez Episode: "Meet Juan Doe"
Viva Laughlin Armando Episode: "What a Whale Wants"
2008 Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story Angel Cruz TV movie
2008–2009 One Life to Live Ray Montez Recurring role
2009 Criminal Minds Bunting Episode: "Retaliation"
2010 Miami Medical Garrett Episode: "An Arm and a Leg"
Castle César Calderón Episode: "Anatomy of a Murder"
2011 Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Dr. Diego Ortiz TV movie
2011–2012 The Bold and the Beautiful Ramon Montgomery Recurring role
2012–2017 Longmire Jacob Nighthorse Recurring role
2014 The Night Shift Joacquin De La Cruz Episode: "Storm Watch"
2015 NCIS Tomas Orlando Episode: "Patience"
2015–2020 Days of Our Lives Eduardo Hernandez Recurring role
2018 Queen of the South Sheriff Mayo 3 episodes
2019 Christmas on the Range Brick McCree TV movie
2021 Cowboy Bebop Stax Episode: "Blue Crow Waltz"
2023–present Dark Winds Sheriff Gordon Sena Recurring role (seasons 2–present)
2024 Avatar: The Last Airbender Master Pakku 2 episodes
The Rookie Gundo 2 episodes
2024–present Blue Ridge Connor McGrath Main cast

Web

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Year Title Role(s) Notes
2014–present The Bay Nardo Ramos Recurring role (season 1), main role (season 2-present)

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Adolfo Larrue Martinez III (born September 27, 1948), known professionally as A Martinez, is an American actor and singer of Mexican and descent, best recognized for his long-running role as Cruz Castillo on the Santa Barbara from 1984 to 1993. Born in , Martinez began his acting career in the late 1960s, appearing in guest roles on television before achieving prominence in . His breakthrough came with Santa Barbara, where he portrayed the complex character of Cruz Castillo across 1,493 episodes, earning him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Series in 1990, as well as a Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 1991. Following his Santa Barbara success, Martinez transitioned to primetime television, taking on recurring roles such as Daniel Morales on L.A. Law (1992–1994) and Nick "Coop" Cooper on Profiler (1996–1997), for which he received an ALMA Award nomination in 1998 for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Crossover Role. He later returned to soaps as Roy DiLucca on ABC's General Hospital from 2000 to 2001, winning three consecutive ALMA Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama in 2000, 2001, and 2002. Martinez has maintained a diverse career spanning over five decades, with notable appearances in Westerns like Longmire (2012–2017) as Jacob Nighthorse, the AMC series (2022–present) as Sheriff Gordo Sena, and the Netflix live-action adaptation of (2024). In addition to acting, he has worked as a , , and , and studied theater at the , early in his career.

Early life and education

Family background and heritage

Adolfo Larrue Martínez III, professionally known as A Martinez, was born on September 27, 1948, in , as the eldest of six children. His birth coincided with his father's 24th birthday, occurring nine months after his parents' first encounter. From a young age, his family distinguished him from his father and grandfather—both named Adolfo—by calling him "A," "Little Adolfo," or "Little A," a nickname that later became his professional moniker. Martinez's ethnic heritage reflects a rich multicultural blend, with Mexican and Apache ancestry tracing to his father's side, while his mother's lineage includes Piegan Blackfeet and Northern European roots, encompassing English, German, and Swiss-German descent. This diverse background shaped his early identity in the suburban environment of Glendale, where he grew up immersed in a close-knit household. His parents, who remained married throughout their lives, fostered a tight dynamic characterized by enduring closeness and mutual support, which Martinez has described as treasured by all siblings. He has four brothers—including the youngest, Rick—and one , Diane, who was the fifth child born into the . The siblings shared a playful and competitive childhood in Glendale's suburbs, often engaging in energetic antics that reflected the 's vibrant and affectionate atmosphere. This environment, marked by his parents' unwavering commitment and the lively interactions among the children, provided foundational influences during his formative years.

Schooling and initial interests

A Martinez attended Sunland Elementary School and Mt. Gleason Junior High School in the Sunland-Tujunga area of Los Angeles during his early education. At Mt. Gleason, he participated in several musical productions, marking his initial exposure to theater studies. He later graduated from Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga, where he was active in a rock band and on the track team. At age 12, Martinez won a talent competition as a singer at the , an early highlight that showcased his musical abilities. He also developed a strong interest in sports, playing youth during summers and later joining a semi-professional team for five seasons after high school. These pursuits, alongside his theater involvement, reflected a blend of athletic and performative passions that shaped his youth. Following graduation, Martinez planned to study at the (UCLA), but abandoned those intentions after being assigned 11 books to read over the summer, prompting a shift toward and theater. He instead enrolled in UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television, where he honed his skills and was eventually discovered by a casting director.

Career

Early roles and music beginnings

Martinez began his professional entertainment career as a singer at the age of 12, winning a talent competition at the in 1960. This early success marked his debut performance on a major stage, showcasing his vocal talents to a large . His interest in theater was nurtured during high school at , where he participated in school productions and activities. In the late and early , Martinez transitioned from music to , while also briefly pursuing semi-professional for five seasons alongside his budding entertainment endeavors. This period represented his foundational steps into the industry, balancing athletic pursuits with performance opportunities. Martinez made his film debut in 1972 with a supporting role as Cimarron, one of the young cowboys, in the Western The , directed by and starring . The role fulfilled a personal dream for the young actor and introduced him to work among a cast of debuting child performers. During the 1970s, Martinez secured early television guest appearances in Western series, including the role of Chaco in the episode "Gideon the Good" in 1970. He also appeared in the episode "Log 114 – The Hero" that same year, marking his entry into episodic television roles that highlighted his versatility in dramatic and action-oriented narratives.

Soap opera career

Martinez's breakthrough came in 1984 when he joined NBC's Santa Barbara as Cruz Castillo, a role he portrayed until 1993, marking his longest continuous performance in daytime television at nearly a decade. As the enigmatic police chief and romantic lead opposite Marcy Walker's Eden Capwell, Martinez's portrayal formed one of the show's most iconic supercouples, earning widespread fan acclaim for its passionate storylines and emotional depth. The character significantly advanced Latino representation in soap operas by presenting a multifaceted Hispanic hero in a position of authority, challenging stereotypes and contributing positively to media portrayals of Hispanics during the 1980s. After Santa Barbara, Martinez returned to soaps in 1999 on ABC's General Hospital, reprising the role of Roy DiLucca—a criminal informant who faked his death years earlier—from 1999 to 2001, with additional appearances in 2003. The storyline involved romantic entanglements and undercover operations, though it drew mixed fan reactions for its limited development amid the show's ensemble cast. In 2008, Martinez portrayed Ray Montez on ABC's One Life to Live for 52 episodes. In 2011 and 2012, Martinez appeared on CBS's as Dr. Ramon Montgomery in several episodes. In 2015, Martinez joined NBC's as Eduardo Hernandez, the estranged father of the Hernandez siblings and a former criminal with ties to the show's Salem community, appearing from September 2015 to April 2017 and returning briefly in September 2020. His tenure highlighted family reconciliation themes and further showcased his ability to embody complex Latino patriarchs, resonating with audiences through intense dramatic arcs.

Prime-time television and film

A Martinez began his feature film career in the early with supporting roles that showcased his ability to portray young, resilient characters in Western and adventure genres. In 1972, he appeared as Cimarron, one of the young cowboys in John Wayne's , directed by , where he contributed to the ensemble depicting a grueling cattle drive fraught with peril. This role marked an early breakthrough, highlighting his screen presence amid a cast of child actors on a perilous journey. He followed with Billy Tiger in the 1976 family adventure Joe Panther, playing a youth navigating cultural tensions and environmental threats in the alongside and . Later, in 1989's , Martinez portrayed Philbert , a Lakota activist and dreamer on a road trip symbolizing Native American resilience and humor, earning praise for infusing the character with authentic warmth and depth in this indie drama co-starring . These films established Martinez as a versatile supporting player capable of blending action, drama, and cultural nuance. Transitioning to prime-time television in the late 1980s and 1990s, Martinez leveraged his soap opera prominence to secure recurring and series-regular roles in high-profile dramas, often embodying complex authority figures or investigators. His success on Santa Barbara opened doors to episodic work, including a 1990 guest appearance on L.A. Law as Hector Rodriguez, a death-row inmate seeking legal reprieve in a tense storyline involving gas chamber execution. He returned to the series in 1992 as series regular Daniel Morales, a principled assistant district attorney navigating ethical dilemmas in the high-stakes Los Angeles legal world through the show's final two seasons. In 1996, Martinez joined the cast of Profiler as Nick "Coop" Cooper, an ATF bomb squad expert and romantic interest for lead profiler Samantha Waters (Ally Walker), appearing in nine episodes across the first two seasons and bringing intensity to action-driven counter-terrorism arcs. Guest spots further diversified his portfolio, such as on Walker, Texas Ranger in the 1995 episode "Plague," where he played a tribal leader confronting a biohazard threat on a reservation. Martinez's prime-time work peaked in the 2010s with his portrayal of Jacob Nighthorse on Longmire from 2012 to 2017, a recurring role spanning 43 episodes as the shrewd, casino-owning Native American businessman and tribal leader whose ambitions often clashed with Sheriff (Robert Taylor) in Wyoming's Absaroka County. This character, blending entrepreneurial savvy with cultural advocacy, allowed Martinez to explore morally ambiguous dynamics in a modern Western setting, contributing to the series' acclaim for authentic Native representation. Across these mediums, Martinez balanced dramatic depth in legal and psychological thrillers with action-oriented portrayals of culturally rooted figures, often drawing on his heritage to add authenticity to roles involving , tribal politics, and personal redemption.

Recent work and other contributions

In 2024, Martinez portrayed the stern waterbending master Pakku in the live-action adaptation of , appearing in two episodes set in the Northern Water Tribe. His performance highlighted the character's traditionalist demeanor and pivotal role in training young benders, drawing on Martinez's own Indigenous heritage as a Mexican and actor with ancestry. Martinez has continued his television work with recurring roles in contemporary series. Since 2023, he has played Sheriff Gordo Sena, the lawman of Scarborough County who collaborates with Navajo Tribal Police, in the AMC/ series , including seasons 2 and 3. The character's arc in season 3, which premiered in early 2025, explores themes of and across cultural lines, with Sena providing crucial support to lead investigator amid personal and professional tensions. In 2024, Martinez joined the main cast of Blue Ridge: The Series on INSP as Connor McGrath, a councilman entangled in the small-town politics and mysteries of the , appearing in all 14 episodes of the first season, which concluded in 2024. Beyond acting, Martinez has expanded into creative production and . In interviews, he has credited his earlier roles with contributing to increased Native American visibility in media, emphasizing how projects like Longmire paved the way for authentic portrayals that humanize Indigenous experiences and challenge stereotypes. As an actor of mixed , , and Blackfeet descent, he actively supports greater representation for Native American and Latino artists, advocating for narratives that reflect diverse heritages in mainstream entertainment. By late 2025, Martinez's schedule included upcoming projects such as The Demonic Detective and Hurricanna, alongside his continued involvement in Dark Winds season 3 filming and airing. These endeavors underscore his sustained presence in genre-spanning television and film, focusing on roles that blend authority figures with cultural depth.

Awards and recognition

Soap opera and Emmy honors

Martinez received significant recognition for his portrayal of Cruz Castillo on the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara (1984–1992), earning multiple honors that highlighted his impact in daytime television. In 1990, he won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 17th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, celebrated for his compelling performance as the complex police chief and romantic lead. Over the course of the series, Martinez accumulated eight Daytime Emmy nominations for the role, underscoring his consistent excellence in the genre. His Santa Barbara tenure also garnered three Soap Opera Digest Awards, reflecting fan and industry acclaim for his leading man status. These included the 1988 award for Outstanding Hero: Daytime, the 1990 Outstanding Lead Actor: Daytime, and the 1991 Outstanding Lead Actor. Beyond Santa Barbara, Martinez's soap opera contributions continued to earn accolades. For his role as Roy DiLucca on ABC's General Hospital (1999–2002), he won three consecutive ALMA Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama in 2000, 2001, and 2002, recognizing his portrayal of the charismatic FBI agent and its cultural resonance. Later performances in other soaps led to further Emmy recognition, including a 2024 nomination for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor for his work as Nardo Ramos on The Bay. In June 2024, he was inducted into the Daytime Emmy Gold Circle for over 50 years of contributions to daytime television.

Other awards and nominations

In addition to his accolades, Martinez was nominated for the Red Nation Film Award of Excellence in 2013 for his performance as Brokaw in the Four Winds, which he also wrote and directed. This honor, presented by the Red Nation Celebration Institute to recognize outstanding contributions in Indigenous and Native , highlighted his multifaceted role in the project exploring cultural and personal themes. Martinez earned further recognition for his work in with two awards in 2021 for his portrayal of Carl Wittig in the Symphoria. He won the Award of Excellence for at the IndieFEST Film Awards and the Best award at the International Micro (BIMIFF). These accolades underscored his versatility in contemporary cinema beyond television formats. While specific individual nominations from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) for his roles in Longmire (2012–2017) or Dark Winds (2022–present) are not documented, the latter series received multiple National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) Vision Awards in 2023, including for Outstanding Drama and Outstanding Writing, in recognition of its diverse ensemble including Martinez's performance as Sheriff Gordo Sena. No individual honors for his 2024 appearances in Avatar: The Last Airbender or the ongoing series Blue Ridge have been announced as of November 2025. Post-2010, Martinez has received formal lifetime achievement recognition, including the 2024 Daytime Emmy induction, though his contributions to diversity in media have been noted in industry discussions on Native and Latino representation, such as his role in advancing Indigenous narratives through projects like Longmire.

Personal life

Marriages

A Martinez's first was to actress in 1981. The couple met that year, but the union proved short-lived, ending in divorce in early 1982. Following the divorce, Martinez met Leslie Bryans, a crew member on a film set, in 1982. The two married on July 17, 1982, and their partnership has endured for over four decades as of 2025. This second marriage coincided with the height of Martinez's early career success, particularly his role as Castillo on the Santa Barbara from 1984 to 1993, during which Bryans offered key personal support, including advice that helped him land the part and contributed to his professional stability.

Family and residences

A Martinez and his wife, Leslie Bryans, have three children together: a son named Dakota Lee Martinez and two daughters, Devon Makena Martinez and Ren Martinez (formerly Ren Farren Martinez). The family resided in , for over two decades, where they enjoyed a close-knit home life centered on shared creative interests in music. In 2011, the Martinez family relocated from Malibu to Thousand Oaks, California, seeking a change in environment while maintaining their emphasis on family unity. By 2018, they had returned to Malibu, where they continue to live as of 2025. Martinez has occasionally shared glimpses of his children's pursuits in public interviews, noting that all three are involved in music; for instance, his younger daughter, Ren Martinez, is a whose work has received recognition, including placement on Billboard's 25 Best Rock Songs of 2017 for her single "Good Girl". He has expressed a preference for keeping much of their personal lives private, focusing public discussions on their artistic endeavors rather than daily family details. As of November 2025, there are no public reports of grandchildren, and the family maintains a low-profile existence in Malibu, prioritizing privacy amid Martinez's ongoing professional commitments.

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  39. https://www.welovesoaps.tv/2015/05/a-martinez-joins-days-of-our-lives.html
  40. https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/actors/a-martinez/
  41. https://www.upi.com/Archives/2002/05/19/2002-ALMA-award-winners/6611021780800/
  42. https://theemmys.tv/daytime/press-releases/51st-daytime-emmy-awards-gold-and-silver-circle-inductees-announced/
  43. https://www.rednationff.com/awards-overview/
  44. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1739305/awards/
  45. https://filmfreeway.com/Symphoria859
  46. https://www.nexttv.com/news/dark-winds-leads-namic-vision-awards-winners
  47. https://www.creators.com/read/lynda-hirsch-on-soaps/01/11/q-and-a-saturday-january-15-2011
  48. https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/icymi-a-martinez-interview/
  49. https://archive.vcstar.com/entertainment/arts/thousand-oaks-actor-who-will-play-othello-is-a-man-of-many-parts-ep-682878697-350901891.html/
  50. https://smashinginterviews.com/interviews/actors/a-martinez-interview-cowboy-bebop-vaccines-and-guns
  51. https://www.musicmetricsvault.com/artists/ren-martinez/7jwt0XqTVstELcOeS8F8zf
  52. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngrUbHO8K_Q
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