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Rick Gonzalez

Rick Gonzalez

Actor · Born June 30, 1979 (47) · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

​Rick Gonzalez (born June 30, 1979) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Timo Cruz in the motion picture Coach Carter, and as Ben Gonzalez on the CW supernatural drama television series Reaper.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 30, 1979 (47)
From
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
54 on Motif · 59 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 29% in 30 days

What are Rick Gonzalez's films like?

Across their 22 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Biography3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 59th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
27%
Survival
22%
Self
20%
Morality
17%
Society
6%
Ideas
5%
Power
4%
Family bonds10 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAddiction3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 5 · Dark 7

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 14 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 6 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 9 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 7 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 7
Shadow
1 of 7
Trickster
1 of 7
Hero
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
16
Hopeful
9
Melancholic
8
Dread
6
Thrilling
4
Other
18

How their films linger

Hopeful12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet13
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Rick Gonzalez's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 40 of their 54 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Rick Gonzalez's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

59 credits, 54 with a Motif page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Predator: Killer of Killers(2025)

    as Torres (voice)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • The Lost Symbol(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as Nunez

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Organized Crime(2021)

    Show 45 episodes · as Det. Bobby Reyes

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Deuces(2016)

    as Papers

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Victor(2015)

    as Pablo

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Bad Dad Rehab(2016)

    as Pierre

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Legends of Tomorrow(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Rosewood(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Jay Stottlemyre

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Mr. Robot(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · as Isaac Vera

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • November Rule(2015)

    as Nick

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Blame It on the Streets (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Braze

  • Rush(2014)

    Show 10 episodes · as Manny Maquis

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Commencement(2012)

    as Javier

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ironside(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Platano

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • Make Your Move(2013)

    as Rene

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Guilt Trip(2012)

    as Mark

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Arrow(2012)

    Show 53 episodes · as Rene Ramirez · as Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Bent(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · as Arturo

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Apartment 143(2011)

    as Paul Ortega

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Traffic Light(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlie

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Blue Bloods(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Ricky

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Flying Lessons(2010)

    as Benji

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Dark Blue(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Manny Aguilar

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Mickey Carlson

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Lie to Me(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Raul Campos

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Pride and Glory(2008)

    as Eladio Casado

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Promotion(2008)

    as Ernesto

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Reaper(2007)

    Show 31 episodes · as Ben Gonzalez

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • In the Valley of Elah(2007)

    as Phone Technician

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Illegal Tender(2007)

    as Wilson Jr.

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • What We Do Is Secret(2007)

    as Pat Smear

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • For Your Consideration(2006)

    as Chillaxin' Host

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Pulse(2006)

    as Stone

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • First Snow(2006)

    as Andy Lopez

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Roll Bounce(2005)

    as Naps

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Rick Cortez

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • War of the Worlds(2005)

    as Vincent

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Closer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Bruno Perez

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • American Dad!(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Shoshanna's Son (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Coach Carter(2005)

    as Timo Cruz

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Medium(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Juan Espinosa

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Cold Case (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Tut (1982)

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Lenny Machaca

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Laurel Canyon(2002)

    as Wyatt

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Old School(2003)

    as Spanish

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Biker Boyz(2003)

    as Primo

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Hector Rivera

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • The Rookie(2002)

    as Rudy Bonilla

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The Shield(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Lucas

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles(2001)

    as Gang Banger

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Boston Public (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 4 episodes · as Juan Figgis

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Marcus

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Mambo Café (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ricky

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Alfonso Cardenas · as Bobby Reyes

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Tomas

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • FX: The Series (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Nash Bridges(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Hector Rodriguez

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Ramone

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Jorge Escalona

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 59 titles from 1994 to 2025; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

War of the Worlds (2005)

$604M worldwide

Highest rated

Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

Arrow (2012)

Film career

19942025

Peak 2006 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 10 Motif titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting59 of 59: 59 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score60th

By decade

1990s6 · acting2000s31 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 5% of 21 roles
010611

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Rick Gonzalez's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 26; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 44th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

79thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 54 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up20
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 54 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser25
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Commencement (2012)

96th percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)

Midcredits 95th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Rick Gonzalez's work okay for kids?

Across up to 11 Motif titles with content scores, violence & gore, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films and alcohol & drugs lighter.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore8 titles31–76 · median 58 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity11 titles4–41 · median 22 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity8 titles23–57 · median 49 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs6 titles9–49 · median 13 · minimallighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense8 titles24–76 · median 64 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Rick Gonzalez work with?

People who share at least 2 of Rick Gonzalez's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Dan Trachtenberg shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Producers