David Del Rio
American actor, director, and producer
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David Del Rio (born September 29, 1987) is an American actor, director, and producer who has appeared in films and live productions such as Pitch Perfect and Grease Live!, and has previously directed several short films.
David Del Rio | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 29, 1987 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Other names | David Rio |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Katherine Del Rio[1] |
| Children | 2[2][3] |
Early life and education
Del Rio was born in 1987 in Miami, Florida. He graduated from New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida, in 2006, and in 2009, graduated from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, School of Film and Television.[4]
Career
Del Rio and his wife Katherine opened the production company Theater Row Productions in, producing its first feature The Big Feed.[5]
In March 2023, he was cast as Billy Martinez, a first-year lawyer, in CBS's Matlock.[6] On October 2, 2025, Del Rio's co-star Leah Lewis accused Del Rio of sexual assault; Del Rio was fired and escorted off the set that day.[7]
Filmography
- Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pitch Perfect | Kolio | |
| 2015 | Spare Parts | Cristian Arcega | |
| The Half of It | Geoffrey | Short film | |
| 2016 | The Belko Experiment | Roberto Jerez | |
| Undrafted | Tree | Short film | |
| 2020 | A California Christmas | Manny | |
| 2021 | A California Christmas: City Lights |
- Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Freddie Ramirez | 1 episode |
| 2009–2011 | The Troop | Felix | 29 episodes |
| 2011 | Geek Charming | Ari | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2015 | Resident Advisors | Ian | Recurring |
| 2016 | Grease: Live | Putzie | |
| 2019 | Search and Destroy | Dustin | |
| 2019–2021 | Movie Trivia Schmoedown | "Diamond" Dave Del Rio | |
| 2020 | The Baker and the Beauty | Mateo Garcia | 9 episodes |
| 2021 | The Good Doctor | Ben | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Maggie | Ben | 13 episodes |
| 2024–2025 | Matlock | Billy Martinez[8] | Main role |
