Danny Pino was born on April 15, 1974 in Miami, Florida. He graduated from Florida International University. One of his most notable performances is when he played Armadillo Quintero, a Mexican drug lord in the drama series The Shield. Presently, he is part of the television series Cold Case where he plays Detective Scotty Valens. Detective Scotty Valens is Rush’s confident and strong willed partner in the Philadelphia homicide squad.