Aldolfo "A" Martinez
Port Charles Presence
Roy DiLucca (October 1st, 1999 to October 10th, 2002)
At a Glance
Born Aldolfo Martinez in Glendale, California, he was 12 years old when he made his professional singing debut by winning a talent competition at the Hollywood Bowl. He attended UCLA, and while there, appeared in the feature film, Born Wild, followed in quick succession by other films, including The Cowboys (starring John Wayne), Beyond the Limit (starring Michael Caine), Once Upon a Scoundral, Walking the Edge, Joe Panther, and Shoot the Sundown among others. A believes that his biggest break thus far is as Cruz (where he rose to immense popularity when paired with Marcy Walker, currently Liza on AMC) on Santa Barbara. "When I first got Santa Barbara, I had been in the game for a long time without attracting a sizeable audience," admits Martinez. "My experience with Santa Barbara helped me overcome any doubts about the wisdom of pursuing this career. It gave me a sense that I belonged and had something of value to offer."
Mr. Martinez's other television credits include the made for television movies Deconstructing Sarah, Ties
That Bind, The Cherokee Kid, and She Led Two Lives among others. Martinez has also appeared on such
series as Magnificent Seven, Profiler, and L.A. Law to name a few and starred in the series The Cowboys.
Martinez enjoys writing music, composing songs, playing the guitar and piano in his leisure time. A devoted family man, he and his wife, Leslie Bryans, have three children - son, Dakota Lee and daughters Devon Makens and Ren Farren.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Cruel Justice
Jerry Metcalf
1999
General Hospital
Roy DiLucca
October 1st, 1999 to October 10th, 2002
Sweet Dreams
Doug Harrison
1996
The Cherokee Kid
Cortina
1996
Profiler
Nick "Coop" Cooper
1996-1997
Grand Avenue
Steven
1996
Where's the Money, Noreen?
Lou Gardella
1995
Deconstructing Sarah
Kenny
1994
Criminal Behavior
Pike Grenada
1992
L.A. Law
Daniel Morales
1992-1994
In the Nick of Time
Charlie Misch
1991
Not of This World
Sheriff Conway
1991
Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker
Gil Carillo
1989
Santa Barbara
Cruz Castillo
1984-1992
Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop
Julio Mendez
1980
Roughnecks
Sal
1980
Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence
Roberto Ruiz
1976
Columbo: A Matter of Honor
Couro
1976
Death Among Friends
Manny Reyes
1975
The Abduction of Saint Anne
Angel Montoya
1975
Probe
1972
Storefront Lawyers
Roberto Alvarez
1970
Hunters Are for Killing
Jimmy Ramirez
1970
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Ordinary Sinner
Father Ed
2001
What's Cooking?
Daniel
2000
Last Rites
1998
Wind River
Moragoni
1998
Double Tap
Escobar
1997
One Night Stand
Jack Gilman
1995
Powwow Highway
Buddy Red Bow
1989
She-Devil
Garcia
1989
Walking the Edge
Tony
1983
Beyond the Limit
Aquino
1983
Shoot the Sun Down
1981
Joe Panther
Billy Tiger
1976
The Take
Tallbear
1974
Once Upon a Scoundrel
Luis
1973
The Cowboys
Cimarron
1972
The Young Animals
Johnny
1968
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor (1990; for Santa Barbara)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990; for Santa Barbara)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (1991, 1992; for Santa Barbara)
ALMA Awards Nominee, Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama (2002)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Glendale, California
DATE OF BIRTH: September 17th, 1948
HAIR: Black
EYES: Brown
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Leslie Bryans
CHILDREN: Two daughters (Devon Makena, Ren Farren) and one son (Dakota Lee)
News Archives
News Archive: Santa Barbara vet A Martinez hired to resurrect GH role. [Aug 25th, 1999]
News Archive: After a three-year run, A Martinez leaving GH. [Jul 29th, 2002]
News Archive: A Martinez to join the cast of One Life to Live. [Aug 4th, 2008]
