J. R. Martinez
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Jose Rene "J. R." Martinez (born June 14, 1983)[1] is an American actor, motivational speaker and former U.S. Army soldier. He participated in Dancing with the Stars and won in Fall 2011. He was the grand marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2012.[2] In 2008, he played the role of Brot Monroe on the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children.
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J. R. Martinez | |
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Born | Jose Rene Martinez (1983-06-14) June 14, 1983 (age 40) 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/ |
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In 2003, Martinez sustained severe burns over 34 percent of his body while serving as an Army infantryman in Iraq.