A Martinez Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Adolfo Larrue Martínez III, professionally known as A Martinez, is a veteran American actor and singer with a career spanning over five decades in film, television, and music.

Known for his charismatic presence and versatility, he is widely recognized for his Emmy-winning role as Cruz Castillo on the soap opera Santa Barbara, as well as memorable performances in L.A. Law, Profiler, Longmire, and Dark Winds.

His film credits include The Cowboys (1972) alongside John Wayne and Powwow Highway (1989), establishing him as a respected figure in both daytime and primetime drama.

A Martinez
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Adolfo Larrue Martínez III
Stage Name:	A Martinez
Born:	27 September 1948 (age 77 years old)
Place of Birth:	Glendale, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Adolfo Martínez Jr., and Mrs. Martínez
Spouse:	Leslie Bryans (m. 1982); Mare Winningham (m. 1981–1982)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Dakota Lee Martinez, Devon Makena Martinez, Ren Farren Martinez
Occupation:	Actor, Singer
Net Worth:	$3–5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Adolfo Larrue Martínez III, born on September 27, 1948, in Glendale, California, to Adolfo Martínez Jr., and Mrs. Martínez. He might have had siblings but details about them are unknown.

He graduated from Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga, where he was active in a rock band and on the track team. Martinez attended UCLA, where he began taking acting classes.

His ethnicity is mixed Native American and European, and religion is not publicly known.

Career

A Martinez began his career in the late 1960s with guest roles on shows like Mission: Impossible and Ironside. He gained early film experience with a role in The Cowboys (1972) and built a steady presence in television through the 1970s and early 1980s.

His breakthrough came with the iconic role of Cruz Castillo on Santa Barbara (1984–1993), earning him a Daytime Emmy Award.

Martinez transitioned successfully into primetime with notable recurring roles on L.A. Law, Profiler, and later Longmire as Jacob Nighthorse. He continued appearing in soaps such as One Life to Live and The Bold and the Beautiful, alongside film work including Powwow Highway (1989), Curse of Chucky (2013), and Ambulance (2022).

A Martinez has maintained a prolific career into his later years with roles in Dark Winds, Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024), and other projects through 2026. His legacy includes decades of consistent work across genres, contributions to Native American representation in media, and a parallel passion for music as a singer-songwriter.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @abonemartinez

Personal Life

A Martinez was briefly married to actress Mare Winningham in 1981. He has been married to Leslie Bryans since July 17, 1982, and together they have three children: son Dakota Lee Martinez and daughters Devon Makena Martinez and Ren Farren Martinez.

He maintains a private family life and has lived in areas such as Malibu and Thousand Oaks, California.

Filmography

• The Cowboys (1972)
• Powwow Highway (1989)
• A Matter of Honor (1976)
• Curse of Chucky (2013)
• Ambulance (2022)
• Far Haven (2023)

Net Worth

A Martinez has an estimated net worth of around $3–5 million USD, accumulated through a long and prolific acting career spanning television soaps, primetime dramas, films, and voice work. Primary income sources include decades of steady roles in series such as Santa Barbara, Longmire, and Dark Winds, along with residuals, music releases, and occasional endorsements.