Biography

Ben Hernandez Bray is a film and television director who was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in one of the toughest San Fernando Valley neighborhoods. He's the oldest of six children, raised by his Mother and Grandmother and is of Mexican and Irish descent. In the late 1980's his boxing skills led him into the stunt industry where he then became one of the very few successful latino stuntmen in Hollywood and eventually becoming one of the top action stunt coordinators and second unit directors, working specifically with "Smoking Aces" Joe Carnahan and "Silver Linings Playbook" David O Russell. After twenty five plus years in the industry and over one hundred fifty film and tv credits, Mr Bray made his television directorial debut in 2015 with Katie Heigl's tv series "State of Affairs" for NBC/Universal, he then went on to direct episodes for Fox/Bruckheimer, CW/Greg Berlanti and ABC/Freeform. In 2018 will be Bray's feature film debut which he co-wrote with Joe Carnahan called "El Chicano" a Mexican Super hero story about two brothers growing up in East L.A. The story was inspired and originally written by Bray 10 years earlier after losing his youngest brother to gang violence. The film is being produced by War Party Productions and Lorenzo di Bonaventura.
- IMDb mini biography by: Liz Rodriguez - Publicist

Ben Hernandez Bray - Director, Stuntman, Actor, Stunt Coordinator, 2nd unit director, Writer, Producer With over 35 years in the entertainment industry, Ben Hernandez Bray has built a dynamic and respected career that spans acting, stunt performance, stunt coordination, second unit direction, and ultimately, a decade as a sought-after film and television director. By this point in his career, he has amassed more than 200 film and television credits across the board - a testament to his versatility, work ethic, and creative range. Ben began his career in Hollywood as a stuntman and actor, quickly making his mark with a fearless commitment to craft and an instinct for storytelling through performance and action. His skill and leadership propelled him to Stunt Coordinator and Second Unit Director, where he honed his ability to shape high-intensity sequences that serve the story. These transitional years became the foundation for his move into directing - a natural evolution for a filmmaker with a deep understanding of performance, pacing, and visual storytelling. Along the way, Ben was fortunate to learn directly from two influential mentors: David O. Russell (American Hustle) and Joe Carnahan (Narc). Their insights and creative guidance helped shape his artistic voice, sharpen his storytelling instincts, and solidify his transition from physical storytelling into full-scale directing. As a director, Ben made his feature debut with El Chicano, starring George Lopez - a gritty, character-driven superhero film rooted in Latino culture and street-level authenticity. In television, he has directed over 40 episodes across a range of hit series, including CW's Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow; CBS's S.W.A.T.; Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer; and one of CBS's top-rated shows, Tracker. His episodes are known for blending cinematic scope with grounded emotional resonance, creating work that is both visceral and deeply human. Currently, Ben is developing his second feature screenplay and multiple original television pilots, bringing the same dedication and creative vision that have defined his career. Ben's philosophy as a director is rooted in telling stories that are grounded, visceral, and real narratives that connect emotionally and linger with the audience long after the credits roll. He strives to honor the words on the page while crafting intricate, engaging worlds where every scene invites the viewer's involvement. For Ben, storytelling is about more than entertainment. It's about creating moments that resonate, inspire, and stay with people.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ben Hernandez Bray