David Del Rio
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
- Name
- David Del Rio
- Spouse
- Katherine Del Rio
- Born
- 29 September 1987
- Birthplace
- Miami, Florida, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- New World School of the Arts
- Languages
- English
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• Name — David Del Rio • Spouse — Katherine Del Rio • Born — 29 September 1987 • Birthplace — Miami, Florida, U.S. • Other Names — David Rio • Years Active — 2006–present • Occupation — Actor • Children — 2 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.
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Early life and education
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.
Career
Career
Del Rio and his wife Katherine opened the production company Theater Row Productions in, producing its first feature The Big Feed. In March 2023, he was cast as Billy Martinez, a first-year lawyer, in CBS's Matlock. 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.
Filmography
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 — Main role
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- 1.McDonough, Megan. Perspective | This Broadway super fan went from crushing on an 'In The Heights' actor to marrying him. Washington Post.
- 2.Instagram.
- 3.Instagram. www.instagram.com.
- 4.David Del Rio Enjoys the Ride of the Unknown. W Magazine. July 27, 2022.
- 5.Alvarez, Armand. David Del Rio: Let's Have a Good Laugh. Look Within Magazine. August 22, 2022.
- 6.Petski, Denise. 'Matlock': David Del Rio & Leah Lewis Join Kathy Bates & Skye P. Marshall In CBS Pilot. Deadline. March 7, 2023.
- 7.Andreeva, Nellie. 'Matlock' Actor David Del Rio Fired Over Alleged Sexual Assault. Deadline Hollywood. October 9, 2025.
- 8.Bell, BreAnna. 'Matlock,' 'Good Wife' Spinoff 'Elsbeth,' and Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. Comedy Ordered to Series at CBS. Variety. May 9, 2023.
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