J. R. Martinez | |
|---|---|
 J. R. Martinez in 2008 | |
| Born | Jose Rene Martinez June 14, 1983 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor motivational speaker soldier (veteran) |
| Years active | 2008–present (acting) |
| Spouse |
Diana Jones (m. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 2002–2003 |
| Rank | SPC |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Combat Action Ribbon (Needs Review – Awarded by United States Navy – United States Marine Corps – United States Coast Guard) |
| Website | http://www.JRMartinez.com/ |
Jose Rene Martinez (born June 14, 1983)[1] is an American actor, motivational speaker, and former U.S. Army soldier. Starting in 2008, he played the role of Brot Monroe on the ABC daytime drama All My Children. He is the winner of Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Martinez served as the Grand Marshal of the 2012 Rose Parade.[2] He also costarred on the syndicated action series SAF3.
In 2003, Martinez sustained severe burns to over 34 percent of his body while serving as an Army infantryman in Iraq. Since his recovery, he has traveled around the country speaking about his experiences to corporations, veterans groups, schools, and other organizations.
- ^ "My Story in My Words". J.R. Martinez (official site). Archived from the original on October 2, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ^ 'Dancing with the Stars' contestant, Iraq war veteran named Rose Parade Grand Marshal Archived January 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Pasadena Star-News, November 1, 2011