Adolph Larrue Martinez
Born Adolph Larrue Martinez in Glendale, California, Martinez got his start in television playing bit roles in some of the biggest series of the 1970s. His diverse ethnic background allowed him to play both Latino and Native American characters. After guest spots on Adam 12, Ironside, and Bonanza, Martinez scored recurring roles on All In the Family and Whiz Kids. In 1984, he received what could have been his biggest break since landing his first television role.
From 1984 to 1992, Martinez appeared as Cruz Castillo on the now-cancelled soap, Santa Barbara. During that time he amassed seven Daytime Emmy nominations for his work. In 1990, he transformed one of those nominations into a win for Outstanding Lead Actor. After bidding farewell to Santa Barbara, Martinez moved to NBC's primetime lineup as Daniel Morales in L.A. Law. Martinez would end up exiting L.A. Law in 1994.
"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."
In 1999, Martinez returned to daytime television as the not-so-dead Roy DiLucca. Despite the high-profile addition of Martinez to the GH roster, the writers seemed unable to devise a meaningful story for his character. In 2002, Roy DiLucca accepted a job in sunny Miami, Florida and left Port Charles behind. For his work on General Hospital, Martinez was awarded three consecutive ALMA Awards.
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.
Days of our Lives
Eduardo Hernandez
September 21, 2015 to Present
The Bold and the Beautiful
Dr. Ramon Montgomery
February 9, 2011 to
February 28, 2011;
January 13, 2012 to
January 23, 2012
One Life to Live
Ray Montez
September 10, 2008 to
November 3, 2008;
December 23, 2008 to
June 10, 2009
Viva Laughlin
Armando Castile
2007
Born in the USA
2007
Raines
Aurelio Sanchez
2007
Huff
Jorge Corrales
2006
Desolation Canyon
Arturo Zetta
2006
JAG
Senior Chief Aurelio Pudero
2005
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Assemblyman Danilo Zamesca
2005-2007
Killer Instinct: From the Files of Agent Candice DeLong
Bobby Mazariegos
2003
The Law and Mr. Lee
Anthony Delgado
2003
For the People
Asst. Dist. Atty. Michael Olivas
2002
Cruel Justice
Jerry Metcalf
1999
General Hospital
Roy DiLucca
October 1, 1999 to
October 10, 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
Once Upon a Wedding
El Comandante
2005
Debating Robert Lee
Mr. Alonzo
2004
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
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor (1990; for Santa Barbara)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (
2024; for The Bay)
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)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Glendale, California
DATE OF BIRTH: September 17, 1948
HAIR: Black
EYES: Brown
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Leslie Bryans
CHILDREN: Two daughters (Devon Makena, Ren Farren) and one son (Dakota Lee)
News Archive: Santa Barbara vet A Martinez hired to resurrect GH role. [Aug 25, 1999]
News Archive: After a three-year run, A Martinez leaving GH. [Jul 29, 2002]
News Archive: A Martinez to join the cast of One Life to Live. [Aug 4, 2008]
News Archive: Martinez's stay in Llanview is already over. [Sep 15, 2008]
News Archive: OLTL's Montez family set to disappear. [Apr 13, 2009]
News Archive: B&B hires Martinez for a four-day gig. [Jan 11, 2011]
News Archive: A Martinez joins DAYS -- is he Gabi's dad? [Sep 11, 2015]
News Archive: A Martinez on his new DAYS alter ego's ‘turbulent and powerful past' [Sep 11, 2015]
News Archive: Like father, like daughter: A Martinez's little girl headed to Y&R [Feb 26, 2016]
News Archive: DAYS' A Martinez drops to recurring status [Sep 1, 2016]
News Archive: A Martinez says goodbye to Days of our Lives [Mar 31, 2017]
News Archive: A Martinez brings holiday joy in Christmas on the Range [Oct 21, 2019]
News Archive: REPORT: A Martinez returning to Days of our Lives [Jul 7, 2020]
News Archive: Ambulance star A Martinez on working with Michael Bay, why he's like a Santa Barbara director [Apr 27, 2022]
