Manny Montana

Manny Montana is an American actor known for his roles across various television series and films. After beginning his acting career in 2008 with a foundation built on student films and early guest appearances across various television series, Manny Montana achieved a significant career milestone with his casting as Johnny ‘J.T.’ Turturro in the USA Network series ‘Graceland’. Montana originated the complex role of J.T., a member of the LAPD’s special investigations unit, maintaining this pivotal character across three seasons from 2013 to 2015 and appearing in 38 episodes of the critically acclaimed crime drama. During this successful tenure on television, Montana also expanded his filmography, featuring prominently in Michael Mann’s 2015 action-thriller ‘Blackhat’ as the key antagonist Lozano, starring alongside Chris Hemsworth and Viola Davis.

Building upon this momentum, Montana secured his most widely recognized role as the enigmatic and charismatic crime boss, Rio, in the acclaimed NBC series ‘Good Girls’. As a main cast member from 2018 to 2021, he captivated audiences across 50 episodes, garnering widespread critical and fan praise for his nuanced portrayal. His performance as Rio became a central and defining figure in the show’s narrative, significantly contributing to the series’ strong viewership, social media engagement, and overall cultural impact throughout its successful four-season run. In 2022, Montana continued to solidify his presence in high-profile television with two distinct and compelling roles.

He is confirmed to appear as Cousin John in the upcoming Disney+ series ‘Ironheart’, a pivotal role set across 4 episodes of the series, slated for release in 2025. This significant casting underscores his continued trajectory in securing prominent, impactful roles across both traditional broadcast and major streaming platforms, further enhancing his marketable appeal within the entertainment landscape.