Danny Ramirez is an American actor known for his role as Joaquin Torres / Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), specifically in the film Captain America: Brave New World (2025) and the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). He further gained recognition for his role in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), and is cast in the HBO television series The Last of Us (2025).
1983: Original Valley Girl Musical
In 2020, Danny Ramirez starred in a remake of the original 1983 musical Valley Girl.
September 17, 1992: Danny Ramirez Born
On September 17, 1992, Danny Ramirez was born, later becoming an American actor.
2016: Screen and Television Debut
In 2016, Danny Ramirez made his screen and television debut on Showtime's The Affair as "Moving Van Kid #1", and NBC's Blindspot in another minor role.
2017: Recurring Role in The Gifted and Guest Role in Orange Is the New Black
In 2017, Danny Ramirez garnered recognition for his recurring role as Wes on Fox's The Gifted, and had a guest role in Orange Is the New Black.
August 2018: Announcement of Appearance in Top Gun: Maverick
In August 2018, it was announced that Danny Ramirez would appear in Top Gun: Maverick alongside Tom Cruise, Glen Powell, and Miles Teller.
2018: Graduation from Tisch and Film Debut in Assassination Nation
In 2018, Danny Ramirez graduated from Tisch and made his film debut in Sam Levinson's Assassination Nation, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
2019: Initial Release Date of Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick, in which Danny Ramirez appeared, was initially set for release in 2019.
2021: Role in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
In 2021, Danny Ramirez appeared as Joaquin Torres / Falcon in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
2021: Portrayal of Joaquin Torres in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
In 2021, Danny Ramirez portrayed Joaquin Torres in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
2022: Lead Roles in Multiple Films
Throughout 2022, Danny Ramirez appeared in multiple films, having lead roles in No Exit and Look Both Ways, with the latter alongside Lili Reinhart. He also had a starring role in Stars at Noon and Root Letter, the latter based on a Japanese video game. Furthermore, he appeared in Tales of the Walking Dead.
2023: Supporting Role in Chestnut and Appearance in Black Mirror
In 2023, Danny Ramirez had a supporting role in Chestnut and appeared in the anthology series Black Mirror in the episode "Mazey Day".
2023: Announcement of Starring Role in De Noche
In 2023, it was announced that Danny Ramirez would star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in De Noche, a "sexually explicit" love story between two men in the 1930s, set to be directed by Todd Haynes.
2024: Supporting Role in Winner
In 2024, Danny Ramirez had a supporting role in the film Winner.
2024: Launch of Production Company Pinstripes
In early 2024, Danny Ramirez launched a production company, Pinstripes, with his longtime friend and collaborator, producer Tom Culliver, with the aim to tell "the stories no one else is, in a fashion you'll never forget".
February 2025: Reprising Role as Torres in Captain America: Brave New World
In February 2025, Danny Ramirez reprised his role as Torres in the MCU film Captain America: Brave New World, where the character takes on the mantle of Falcon from Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson.
April 2025: Appearance in The Last of Us
In April 2025, Danny Ramirez appeared as Manny in the second season of the HBO series The Last of Us after having been cast in March the year previously.
August 2025: Restart of Pre-production for De Noche
In August 2025, pre-production restarted on the film De Noche with actor Pedro Pascal in talks to replace Phoenix.
October 2025: Wrapping Production on Samo Lives
In October 2025, production wrapped on Samo Lives, a biopic based on Jean-Michel Basquiat, in which Danny Ramirez will co-star.
2025: Relationship with Jessica Alba
As of 2025, Danny Ramirez has been in a relationship with American actress Jessica Alba.
2025: Role in Captain America: Brave New World and The Last of Us
In 2025, Danny Ramirez is set to appear as Joaquin Torres / Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain America: Brave New World and the HBO television series The Last of Us.
February 2026: Pedro Pascal Confirmed for De Noche
In February 2026, Pedro Pascal was confirmed to replace Phoenix in De Noche with production to begin in March.
February 2026: Production Begins on Baton
In February 2026, production began on Baton, a Sports drama film directed by and starring Danny Ramirez, alongside Lewis Pullman, Camila Mendes, and Becky G.
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