What is Benjamin Bratt's Net Worth?
Benjamin Bratt is an American actor and producer with a net worth of $12 million. He is celebrated for his work in films like "Bright Angel," "Demolition Man," "The River Wild," "Traffic," "Thumbsucker," and "The Infiltrator." On television, his notable roles include appearances in "Law & Order," "Private Practice," and "Star." Bratt is also a producer, notably of the documentary "Dolores," about civil rights activist Dolores Huerta.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Benjamin Bratt was born on December 16, 1963, in San Francisco, California. He is the third of five children of Peter, a sheet metal worker, and Eldy, a nurse and political activist. With German and English ancestry from his father's side and Peruvian Quechuan from his mother's, Bratt had a diverse upbringing. After his parents divorced when he was three, he was raised by his mother. He attended Lowell High School and later the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned his BFA degree. He continued his studies in the MFA program at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco but left early to star in the 1987 television film "Juarez."
Film Career
Bratt's career took off in 1990 with "Bright Angel." In 1991, he appeared in "One Good Cop" and "Chains of Gold." His breakthrough role came in 1993 with "Blood in Blood Out" and "Demolition Man." He enjoyed significant success in 1994 with action thrillers "Clear and Present Danger" and Curtis Hanson's "The River Wild." Bratt then co-produced "Follow Me Home," directed by his brother Peter.
In 2000, Bratt's career hit a peak with five films: the dramedy "The Next Best Thing," Madonna, the drama "The Last Producer," the sci-fi action film "Red Planet," the comedy "Miss Congeniality," and Steven Soderbergh's "Traffic." He then starred in the biopic "Piñero," playing the titular actor and poet. Other roles included "Abandon," "The Woodsman," "Catwoman," "Thumbsucker," "The Great Raid," "Love in the Time of Cholera," and "Trucker." In 2009, he voiced a character in "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and starred in "La Mission." His extensive filmography also includes "Snitch," "Despicable Me 2," "Ride Along 2," "The Infiltrator," "Doctor Strange," "Coco," and "A Score to Settle."
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Television Career
Bratt's first major television role was in 1988 as Tony Maldonado in "Knightwatch." He followed up with "Nasty Boys" in 1989. His big break came in 1995, playing Detective Rey Curtis on "Law & Order," earning an Emmy nomination in 1999. He reprised his role in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Exiled: A Law & Order Movie."
In the 2000s, Bratt appeared in "After the Storm" and "Frasier," and starred in "E-Ring" from 2005-2006. He played a role in "The Andromeda Strain" and starred in "The Cleaner" from 2008 to 2009. He had a recurring role in "Modern Family," and from 2011 to 2013, he starred in "Private Practice." More recently, he had roles in "24: Live Another Day," "Star," and "DMZ."
Personal Life and Philanthropy
From 1998 to 2001, Bratt dated actress Julia Roberts. He married actress Talisa Soto in 2002. They have two children, Sophia and Mateo.
Bratt is actively involved in philanthropy and activism. He supports the American Indian Movement and advocates for the Tribal Athletics Program, United Indian Nations, and the American Indian College Fund. He narrated the 2009 PBS miniseries "We Shall Remain" and serves on the board of the Friendship House Association of American Indians and the Native American Health Center.
Real Estate
In May 2009, Bratt purchased a home in Topanga, California for $2.4 million, selling it for $4.3 million in September 2019. Here is a video tour of the home:
He previously sold his San Francisco home for $1.9 million in 2007 and his NYC Greenwich Village apartment for $2.5 million in 2010.
