J. R. Martinez | |
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 J. R. Martinez in 2008 | |
| Born | Jose Rene Martinez (1983-06-14)June 14, 1983 (age 41) Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Motivational speaker Soldier (veteran) |
| Years active | 2008–present (acting) |
| Children | Lauryn Anabelle Martinez (b. 2012) |
| Website | http://www.JRMartinez.com/ |
Jose Rene "J. R." Martinez (born June 14, 1983)[1] is an Americanactor, motivational speaker and formerU.S. Armysoldier. He participated inDancing with the Stars and won in Fall 2011. He was the grand marshal of theTournament of Roses Parade in 2012.[2] In 2008, he played the role of Brot Monroe on theABC daytimesoap operaAll My Children.
In 2003, Martinez sustained severe burns over 34 percent of his body while serving as an Armyinfantryman inIraq.
He was born inShreveport, Louisiana to Maria Zavala.[1] He has two sisters who were raised with his mother's family inEl Salvador.[3] His sister Anabel died before Martinez ever had the chance to meet her.[3] Martinez has never met his father.[4] When he was young he moved toHope, Arkansas with his mother.[1] At 17, Martinez and his mother moved toDalton, Georgia, before his senior year of high school.[1]
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