Benjamin Bratt: podcast appearances and interviews

Benjamin Bratt is an American actor born on December 16, 1963. He is recognized for his role as Paco Aguilar in the film Blood in Blood Out and has appeared in supporting roles in several films during the 1990s, including Demolition Man, Clear and Present Danger, and The River Wild. From 1995 to 1999, Bratt starred as NYPD Detective Rey Curtis on the NBC drama series Law & Order, a role that earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. During the 2000s, he continued his film career with appearances in Miss Congeniality, Traffic, Piñero, Catwoman, Trucker, and Snitch. On television, Bratt has portrayed various characters, including Dr. Jake Reilly on ABC's Private Practice, Steve Navarro on 24: Live Another Day, Jahil Rivera on Star, and Senator Bail Organa on Andor. He has also contributed his voice to several animated projects, including the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs film franchise, Despicable Me 2, and Coco.