Manny Montana
| Manny Montana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Long Beach, California, United States |
| Alma mater | California State University, Long Beach |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Manny Montana is an American actor, best known for his portrayal as Johnny Tuturro in USA Network's series, Graceland.
Early life
Montana was born and raised in Long Beach, California. After graduating from Jordan High School, Montana got a football scholarship to California State University Sacramento, yet quit after an arm injury and dislocating his shoulder for the eighth time. He transferred to California State University, Long Beach to major in Journalism and Broadcasting. He worked as a DJ in school's student-radio station, which landed him an intern position at Power 100.3.[1]
Career
After graduating in 2006, Montana pushed himself to acting. He started acting in student films which eventually led him to guest in episodes of various television series'.[2] In 2012, Montana was cast as Johnny "J.T." Tuturro in Graceland. When cast, Montana admitted that being cast in a regular procedural where the conflict is wrapped by the end of the episode was his fear, since it did not test him as an actor, yet was relieved when each episode has different scenarios and great dialogue.[3] He was also drawn to the character since Johnny is really light and nice, and only gets hurt if somebody lies to him, which he found was common with his personality as well.[4]
In 2015, Montana appeared in Michael Mann's Blackhat as Lozano, a "wanted criminal". Montana admitted that he had auditioned for a lead role and did not receive it, yet got offered a supporting role, which he took in a heartbeat.[5][6]
Personal life
Montana is an avid surfer, and has been surfing since 2005.[7] Being raised in a tough neighborhood, Montana encourages the children in his area and invites them to play organized sports. Being a coach for the "Jordan Panthers", he creates a place for kids that keeps them away from everyday violence.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | El Primo | Luis | Short |
| 2008 | East L.A. | Alex Guzman | |
| 2008 | Sanctuary | Ramirez | |
| 2009 | Detached | Manuel Sabatar | |
| 2009 | Road to Moloch | Martinez | Short |
| 2009 | Maria de Covina | Manuel Batista | Short |
| 2010 | 30 Is the New 12 | Paco | Short |
| 2011 | The Ghost of Crenshaw | Terence Simmons | Short |
| 2012 | Atonal | Young Fighter | Short |
| 2012 | Courageous | Alexander | Short |
| 2013 | Go for Sisters | Tenoch | |
| 2015 | Blackhat | Alonso Reyes | |
| 2014 | Undrafted | Zapata | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ER | Football Orderly | Episode: "Heal Thyself" |
| 2008 | Eleventh Hour | Vasquez | Episode: "Surge" |
| 2009 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Hector | Episode: "Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep" |
| 2009 | Raising the Bar | Romeo Vasquez | Episode: "I'll Be Down to Get You in a Taxi, Honey" |
| 2010 | Lie to Me | Dax | Episode: "Delinquent" |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | Antonio Betz | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Chase | Matt Nestor | Episode: "Roundup" |
| 2011 | Breakout Kings | Cesar Vega | Episode: "Where in the World Is Carmen Vega" |
| 2011 | CSI: NY | Off. Glen Cates | Episode: "Officer Involved" |
| 2012 | Cybergeddon | Frank Porter | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Graceland | Johnny Tuturro | Main Cast |
| 2013 | Grimm | David Florez | Episode: "El Cucuy" |
| 2014 | Power | Miguel | Episode: "Not Exactly How We Planned" |
| 2015 | The Following | Luis Serra | Episode: "The Hunt" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | L.A. Noire | Felix Alvarro | Voice |
References
- ↑ "'Graceland' Actor Manny Montana Plays Big Role in Long Beach Community". Long Beach Post. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ "'Graceland' Actor Manny Montana Plays Big Role in Long Beach Community". Long Beach Post. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ "5 Questions with 'Graceland's' Manny Montana". www.etonline.com. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ Laurel Brown (5 June 2013). "'Graceland' interview: Manny Montana talks about the fun-loving character of Johnny Tuturro - Zap2it - News & Features". Zap2it.com. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ "'Graceland's' Manny Montana Joins Michael Mann's 'Cyber' (Exclusive) - TheWrap". TheWrap. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ "Manny Montana Talks GRACELAND and Michael Mann's CYBER". Collider. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ Deirdre Kaye. "INTERVIEW: Graceland's Cali boy, Manny Montana". SheKnows. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ↑ "'Graceland' Actor Manny Montana Plays Big Role in Long Beach Community". Long Beach Post. Retrieved 27 October 2014.