J R Martinez | Actor and Hero

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J R Martinez

J. R. Martinez is an American actor and an American hero.

While serving in Iraq he was injured, suffering burns over 40% of his body. After recovering he has been very, very active in helping similar victims cope with their injuries and move on with their lives.

J.R. also played the role of Brot Monroe in the soap opera "All My Children."

JR recently announced that he and his girlfriend are expecting a little baby girl.

He won season 13 of Dancing with the Stars. His partner was Karina Smirnoff.

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J R Martinez News

J.R. Martinez Lands Role in 'Army Wives'
JR Martinez is one special guy. His story has touched pretty much everyone as he was dancing the tango and doing the cha cha across the dance floor on season 13 of Dancing with the Stars. In fact, he and his dance partner, Karina Smirnoff, ...
Dancing and All My Children's JR Martinez to Guest-Star on Army Wives
By Joyce Eng, TV GUIDE Martinez, an Iraq War vet, will play an Army soldier-turned-physical therapist who works with wounded veterans. He will film the episode next month in Charleston, SC Martinez served in Iraq as an infantryman and was severely ...
Troops celebrate Army Birthday Ball in Long Beach
Former soldier and actor JR Martinez gave an emotional message to those gathered there. "My scars were my new uniform, my words were now my new weapon," he said as civilians and soldiers sat side by side for a celebration of their service.
J.R. Martinez of "Dancing With The Stars" to be Guest of Honor at Army ...
Now former Soldier, JR Martinez will be able to enjoy watching hundreds of other Soldiers dance the night away as he is honored at the Civilian Guest of Honor at this year's Army Birthday Ball on Friday evening, June 1, 2012 at the Westin Hotel in Long ...

JR Martinez at a Glance

J R MartinezJ R Martinez an actor, spokesman and former U.S. Army soldier.

J.R. plays the role of Brot Monroe in ABC's Emmy Award-winning daytime drama,

In 2003, J.R. experienced severe burns to over 40 percent of his body while serving as a United States Army infantryman in Iraq. After a long and difficult recovery, J.R. spends his time traveling the country extensively in his role as a spokesman and motivational speaker sharing his message of resilience and optimism to large corporations, veteran groups, schools, and other organizations.

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JR's Dancing Partner - Karina Smirnoff

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JR on Dancing with the Stars

To vote: call 1 800 868 3410, text "VOTE" to 3410, go to ABC.com

Scores
Week 1 - 22
Week 2 - 22
Week 3 - 26
Week 4 - 26
Week 5 - 28
Week 6 - 29
Week 7 - 25 & 23 = 48
Week 8 - 30 & 30 = 60
Week 9 - 23 & 27 & 6 = 56
Finale - 24 & 30 = 54
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JR at GSN

JR Martinez

J.R. Martinez joined GSN (Game Show Network) to celebrate and promote its upcoming launch of DANCING WITH THE STARS, when the network recently assembled a one-time only cast of DWTS celebrities and pro dancers from a variety of seasons. As recently announced, GSN has acquired seasons 4-14 of DANCING WITH THE STARS and will kick off the series with Season Four on Saturday, January 21,2012, at 6:00pm ET/5pm CT. Season Four episodes will air back-to-back every Saturday night on GSN through March 3, 2012.

Photo: Courtesy of GSN
Photography: Kevin Lynch

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KnowJR.com - The official website of J.R. Martinez
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J.R. Martinez - IMDb
J.R. Martinez, Actor: All My Children. Jose Rene Martinez (J.R.) is an actor, spokesman and retired soldier. He was born in Shreveport, LA, to Maria Zavala. He has two sisters, Consuelo and Anabel, who were raised in El Salvador with his mother's family. Anabel died as a toddler before he ever
JR Martinez on Buddy TV
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J.R. Martinez Bio - Dancing with the Stars - ABC.com
Get to know J.R. Martinez from Dancing with the Stars. Read the official ABC bio on J.R. Martinez to learn more about this host.

What Do You Think of J R Martinez?

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What's your view on J R Matinez as an actor or as a hero?

  • MillBucks Mar 2, 2012 @ 7:33 am | delete
    JR is truly an American hero and an inspiration to many. Plus the man can dance!
  • Tipi Nov 22, 2011 @ 10:58 pm | delete
    JR did it and with class, style, delight and inspiration...I'm smiling!
  • Ann Nov 9, 2011 @ 8:26 am | delete
    I think JR is a hero,I love watching him dance. Hes a beautiful person.
  • Tipi Nov 1, 2011 @ 11:53 pm | delete
    I just like him as a wonderful spirit that is so full of life and joy and wasn't aware of him until seeing him on Dancing With the Stars, he could be the one to take it this year. I think he is simply delightful!
  • adamfrench Sep 27, 2011 @ 7:06 am | delete
    Thumbs up, great lens
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May 26, 2012 @ 1:18 amJR Martinez - Zimbio from Bing: "jr martinez"
J.R. Martinez (born June 14, 1983) is an actor, motivational speaker and former U.S. Army infantryman who suffered burns across 40% of his body when he was wounded in ...
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J.R. Martinez was born in Shreveport, LA, on June 14, 1983. He enlisted in the United States Army in September 2002 and underwent Basic and Advanced Training at Fort ...
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Actor: All My Children (1970) · WWE Tribute to the Troops (2011) · Dancing with the Stars (2005) · Trial by Fire: Lives Re-Forged (2012). Jose Rene Martinez (J.R ...
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May 25, 2012 @ 8:07 amKnowJR.com - The Official J.R. Martinez website from Bing: "jr martinez"
GeraldineMoriba Missed #VetsWanted? Want to see it again? Tune in 11pm, narrated by JR Martinez @knowjr on #CNN. Featuring @PaulRieckhoff @iava.
May 23, 2012 @ 8:48 pmJ. R. Martinez - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia from Bing: "jr martinez"
Jose Rene "J. R." Martinez (born June 14, 1983) is an American actor, motivational speaker and former U.S. Army soldier. Starting in 2008, he played the role of Brot ...
May 22, 2012 @ 8:42 pmFrom hospital to Hollywood: a Soldier's story | Ar... from Bing: "jr martinez"
In the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, appearance is almost everything and plastic surgery -- to achieve the perfect body, the perfect face, and perfect ...
Apr 15, 2012 @ 7:32 pmJ.R. Martinez (@knowjr) on Twitter from Bing: "jr martinez"
I approach life the same way I approach drinking a slushy~A little bit at a time because too much at once gives ya brain freeze #JustSaying
Sep 20, 2011 @ 5:33 pmDancing With The Stars: Who is JR Martinez? | Righ... from Bing: "jr martinez"
Prior to last night most of us had never heard of J.R. Martinez who made his dancing debut on Dancing With The Stars. However, after watching him last night on the ...

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