Paul Rodríguez
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Paul Rodriguez is a Mexican-American stand-up comedian and actor
.
, Sinaloa
, México
to Mexican agriculture ranchers.. His family migrated to East Los Angeles
, where he enlisted in the military; he was stationed in Iceland
and Duluth, Minnesota
. His son, Paul Rodriguez Jr., is a professional skateboarder nicknamed P-Rod.
Rodriguez endorsed Meg Whitman in the 2010 California gubernatorial election
.
sitcom a.k.a. Pablo
, was canceled after seven episodes.
In 1988, Rodriguez replaced Bob Eubanks
as host of The Newlywed Game
. The show lasted one season before being canceled, During his Tenure as host of the Newlywed Game, The show began using the 1958 hit record Book of Love
by The Monotones
as the theme song.
Rodriguez has starred in several feature films including, D.C. Cab
, Born in East L.A.
, Tortilla Soup
, Rat Race, and Ali
. He directed and starred in the film A Million to Juan
. Rodriguez has also performed voice-over roles on King of the Hill
, Dora the Explorer
and Beverly Hills Chihuahua
.
Many of his comedy specials involve serious issues for the Latino community, and Rodriguez is known for his charity work. He has performed on several Comic Relief
charity specials. In 1995, he performed a comedy television special live at San Quentin State Prison
. He produced and was featured on the 2002 comedy special titled The Original Latin Kings of Comedy
. In 2004, Comedy Central
ranked him 74th on its list of the 100 Greatest Standups
of all Time.
Rodriguez is a part-owner of the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood, California
, the site of comedian/actor Michael Richards
' highly-publicized on-stage rant against two African American
men who were heckling him. Of Richards' repeated use of the word nigger
, Rodriguez said, "Once the word comes out of your mouth and you don't happen to be African American, then you have a whole lot of explaining".
Rodriguez also has an interest in farming with operations in California's Central Valley. He is the chairman of the California Latino Water Coalition, a group trying to draw attention to California's dire water situation. He also had a night show called El Show de Paul Rodriguez on Univision
in the early 1990s.
Rodriguez currently stars in the comedy-reality series 'Mis Videos Locos' on MTV Tr3s.
Imagen Awards
NCLR Bravo Awards
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Personal life
Rodriguez was born in CuliacánCuliacán
Culiacán is a city in northwestern Mexico, the largest city in the state of Sinaloa as well as its capital and capital of the municipality of Culiacán. With 675,773 inhabitants in the city , and 858,638 in the municipality, it is the largest city in the state of Sinaloa...
, Sinaloa
Sinaloa
Sinaloa officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sinaloa is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 18 municipalities and its capital city is Culiacán Rosales....
, México
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
to Mexican agriculture ranchers.. His family migrated to East Los Angeles
East Los Angeles (region)
East Los Angeles is the portion of the City of Los Angeles that lies east of Downtown Los Angeles, the Los Angeles River and the unincorporated areas of Lincoln Heights, west of the San Gabriel Valley, East Los Angeles and City Terrace, south of Cypress Park, and north of Vernon, California and...
, where he enlisted in the military; he was stationed in Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
and Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,...
. His son, Paul Rodriguez Jr., is a professional skateboarder nicknamed P-Rod.
Rodriguez endorsed Meg Whitman in the 2010 California gubernatorial election
California gubernatorial election, 2010
The 2010 California gubernatorial election was held November 2, 2010 to elect the Governor of California. The primary elections were held on June 8, 2010. Because constitutional office holders in California are prohibited from serving more than two terms in the same office since 1990, incumbent...
.
Career
Rodriguez considered becoming a lawyer, but instead went into comedy. His first shot at national fame, the ABCAmerican Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
sitcom a.k.a. Pablo
A.k.a. Pablo
a.k.a. Pablo is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March to April 1984.-Synopsis:Produced by Norman Lear, it focuses on struggling Hispanic stand-up comic Paul Rivera and his large Mexican American family, who still called him by his given name Pablo...
, was canceled after seven episodes.
In 1988, Rodriguez replaced Bob Eubanks
Bob Eubanks
Robert Leland "Bob" Eubanks is an American television/radio personality and game show host, best known for hosting the game show The Newlywed Game on and off since 1966, where he was known for using the catchphrase, "Makin' Whoopee"...
as host of The Newlywed Game
The Newlywed Game
The Newlywed Game is an American television game show that pits newly married couples against each other in a series of revealing question rounds to determine how well the spouses know each other. The program, originally created by Nick Nicholson and E. Roger Muir The Newlywed Game is an American...
. The show lasted one season before being canceled, During his Tenure as host of the Newlywed Game, The show began using the 1958 hit record Book of Love
Book of Love
Book of Love was, from 1984 to 1993, a popular synth pop and dance music band, alongside Sire Records labelmates Depeche Mode and Erasure. Led by vocalist Susan Ottaviano, the band also included Ted Ottaviano , Lauren Roselli and Jade Lee.-History:The band was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
by The Monotones
The Monotones
The Monotones were a six-member African American doo-wop vocal group in the 1950s. They are considered a one-hit wonder, as their only hit single was "The Book of Love", which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1958....
as the theme song.
Rodriguez has starred in several feature films including, D.C. Cab
D.C. Cab
D.C. Cab is a 1983 comedy film, starring Mr. T, Max Gail, Adam Baldwin, Gary Busey and a special appearance by singer Irene Cara. The film was co-written and directed by Joel Schumacher. The R-rated comedy was controversial upon release due to Mr...
, Born in East L.A.
Born in East L.A.
Born in East L.A. is a 1987 American comedy film written and directed by Cheech Marin of the Cheech & Chong comedy team.The film is about an American of Chicano descent whom authorities deport to Tijuana...
, Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup is a 2001 American comedy-drama film directed by Maria Ripoll. The screenplay by Tom Musca, Ramón Menéndez, and Vera Blasi is based on the film Eat Drink Man Woman, which was written by Hui-Ling Wang, Ang Lee, and James Schamus.-Plot:...
, Rat Race, and Ali
Ali (film)
Ali is a 2001 American biographical film directed by Michael Mann. The film tells the story of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, played by Will Smith, from 1964 to 1974 featuring his capture as of the heavyweight title from Sonny Liston , his conversion to Islam, criticism of the Vietnam War, banishment...
. He directed and starred in the film A Million to Juan
A Million to Juan
A Million to Juan is a romantic comedy film starring comedian Paul Rodriguez. This was also his directorial debut. The story is a modern spin on Mark Twain's story "The Million-Pound Bank Note".-Plot:...
. Rodriguez has also performed voice-over roles on King of the Hill
King of the Hill
King of the Hill is an American animated dramedy series created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, that ran from January 12, 1997, to May 6, 2010, on Fox network. It centers on the Hills, a working-class Methodist family in the fictional small town of Arlen, Texas...
, Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer is an American animated television series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh, and Eric Weiner. Dora the Explorer became a regular series in 2000. The show is carried on the Nickelodeon cable television network, including the associated Nick Jr. channel. It aired on CBS until...
and Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Beverly Hills Chihuahua is a 2008 family comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is directed by Raja Gosnell and released on October 3, 2008...
.
Many of his comedy specials involve serious issues for the Latino community, and Rodriguez is known for his charity work. He has performed on several Comic Relief
Comic Relief
Comic Relief is an operating British charity, founded in 1985 by the comedy scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Lenny Henry in response to famine in Ethiopia. The highlight of Comic Relief's appeal is Red Nose Day, a biennial telethon held in March, alternating with sister project Sport Relief...
charity specials. In 1995, he performed a comedy television special live at San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin State Prison is a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation state prison for men in unincorporated San Quentin, Marin County, California, United States. Opened in July 1852, it is the oldest prison in the state. California's only death row for male inmates, the largest...
. He produced and was featured on the 2002 comedy special titled The Original Latin Kings of Comedy
The Original Latin Kings of Comedy
The Original Latin Kings of Comedy is a 2002 stand-up comedy film directed by Jeb Brien, and the sequel to The Original Kings of Comedy. This special starred: George Lopez, Cheech Marin, Joey Medina, Alex Reymundo, and Paul Rodríguez. Nayib Estéfan deejayed. It was shot entirely at the Abraham...
. In 2004, Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
ranked him 74th on its list of the 100 Greatest Standups
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
of all Time.
Rodriguez is a part-owner of the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, a city of Los Angeles County, California, was incorporated on November 29, 1984, with a population of 34,399 at the 2010 census. 41% of the city's population is made up of gay men according to a 2002 demographic analysis by Sara Kocher Consulting for the City of West Hollywood...
, the site of comedian/actor Michael Richards
Michael Richards
Michael Anthony Richards is an American actor, comedian, writer and television producer, best known for his portrayal of the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on the television sitcom Seinfeld....
' highly-publicized on-stage rant against two African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
men who were heckling him. Of Richards' repeated use of the word nigger
Nigger
Nigger is a noun in the English language, most notable for its usage in a pejorative context to refer to black people , and also as an informal slang term, among other contexts. It is a common ethnic slur...
, Rodriguez said, "Once the word comes out of your mouth and you don't happen to be African American, then you have a whole lot of explaining".
Rodriguez also has an interest in farming with operations in California's Central Valley. He is the chairman of the California Latino Water Coalition, a group trying to draw attention to California's dire water situation. He also had a night show called El Show de Paul Rodriguez on Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
in the early 1990s.
Rodriguez currently stars in the comedy-reality series 'Mis Videos Locos' on MTV Tr3s.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | D.C. Cab D.C. Cab D.C. Cab is a 1983 comedy film, starring Mr. T, Max Gail, Adam Baldwin, Gary Busey and a special appearance by singer Irene Cara. The film was co-written and directed by Joel Schumacher. The R-rated comedy was controversial upon release due to Mr... |
Xavier | |
| 1986 | Quicksilver Quicksilver (film) Quicksilver is a 1986 feature film starring Kevin Bacon. Written and directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly, the film also includes Jami Gertz, Paul Rodriguez, Louie Anderson, Laurence Fishburne, and Rudy Ramos.-Plot:... |
Hector Rodriguez | |
| The Whoopee Boys | Barney Benar | ||
| Miracles Miracles (1986 film) Miracles is a 1986 comedy film about a newly divorced couple who can't seem to get away from one another. The film was written and directed by Jim Kouf, and stars Teri Garr, Tom Conti, Paul Rodriguez, and Christopher Lloyd.... |
Juan | ||
| 1987 | Born in East L.A. Born in East L.A. Born in East L.A. is a 1987 American comedy film written and directed by Cheech Marin of the Cheech & Chong comedy team.The film is about an American of Chicano descent whom authorities deport to Tijuana... |
Javier | |
| 1993 | Made in America Made in America (film) Made in America is a 1993 comedy film released on May 28, 1993 by Warner Bros. starring Whoopi Goldberg and Ted Danson, and featuring Nia Long, Jennifer Tilly and Will Smith.-Plot:... |
Jose | |
| 1994 | A Million to Juan A Million to Juan A Million to Juan is a romantic comedy film starring comedian Paul Rodriguez. This was also his directorial debut. The story is a modern spin on Mark Twain's story "The Million-Pound Bank Note".-Plot:... |
Juan Lopez | |
| Rhythm Thief | Eladio | ||
| 1995 | Rough Magic | Diego | |
| 1998 | Melting Pot Melting Pot (film) Race redirects here. For the animated movie see Race Melting Pot, also known as Race, is a 1998 feature film directed by Tom Musca .-Cast:... |
Gustavo Alvarez | |
| 2000 | Price of Glory Price of Glory Price of Glory is a 2000 American sports drama film written by Phil Berger, directed by Carlos Avila and starring Jimmy Smits. The movie was nominated for several ALMA Awards in 2001. The film was shot in Huntington Park, California, Los Angeles, California, and Nogales, Arizona... |
Pepe | |
| Mambo Café | Gustavo Alvarez | ||
| G-Men From Hell | Winiford 'Weenie Man' | ||
| 2001 | Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles is a 2001 Australian-American comedy film, directed by Simon Wincer and starring Paul Hogan. It is the sequel to the 1988 film Crocodile Dundee II, which itself was the sequel to 1986's Crocodile Dundee and the third and final film of the trilogy... |
Diego | |
| Tortilla Soup Tortilla Soup Tortilla Soup is a 2001 American comedy-drama film directed by Maria Ripoll. The screenplay by Tom Musca, Ramón Menéndez, and Vera Blasi is based on the film Eat Drink Man Woman, which was written by Hui-Ling Wang, Ang Lee, and James Schamus.-Plot:... |
Orlando Castillo | ||
| Rat Race | Gus the Cabbie | ||
| The Shipment The Shipment (film) The Shipment is a 2001 movie about a mob enforcer who is hired to recover a shipment of Viagra gone awry. It stars Matthew Modine, Elizabeth Berkley, Nicholas Turturro, and Robert Loggia.... |
Jose Garcia | ||
| Ali Ali (film) Ali is a 2001 American biographical film directed by Michael Mann. The film tells the story of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, played by Will Smith, from 1964 to 1974 featuring his capture as of the heavyweight title from Sonny Liston , his conversion to Islam, criticism of the Vietnam War, banishment... |
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco Ferdie Pacheco Dr. Ferdie Pacheco was the cornerman for multiple boxing champions, most famously Muhammad Ali, for whom he was also a personal physician. Beginning in the late 1970s, Pacheco was a TV boxing analyst for several networks, most notably Showtime. Pacheco is also a prolific author and painter... |
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| 2002 | |||
| Blood Work | Det. Ronaldo Arrango | ||
| Back by Midnight Back by Midnight Back By Midnight is a 2002 comedy film starring Rodney Dangerfield, Phil LaMarr, Harland Williams, Randy Quaid, Gilbert Gottfried, and Kirstie Alley. However, it was not released until 2005... |
Next Week | ||
| Time Changer Time Changer Time Changer is an independent Comedy-drama science fiction Christian film directed by Rich Christiano and released by Five & Two Pictures in 2002. In the movie, Dr. Norris Anderson uses his late father's time machine to send his colleague, Bible professor Russell Carlisle , from 1890 into the... |
Eddie Martinez | ||
| 2003 | Chasing Papi Chasing Papi Chasing Papi is a 2003 Latino comedy film starring Roselyn Sánchez, Sofía Vergara, Jaci Velasquez, and Eduardo Verástegui. The women discover that their boyfriend has been dating all three of them at the same time—a discovery that leads them on an adventure throughout Los Angeles,... |
Costas Delgado | Uncredited Role |
| How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass BAADASSSSS! BAADASSSSS! is a 2003 American biopic, written, produced, directed by, and starring Mario Van Peebles. The film is based on the struggles of Van Peebles' father Melvin Van Peebles , as he attempts to film and distribute Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, a film that was widely credited with showing... |
Jose Garcia | ||
| 2004 | A Cinderella Story A Cinderella Story A Cinderella Story is a 2004 American romantic comedy film. The film stars Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge, Chad Michael Murray and Regina King and was directed by Mark Rosman. The film's plot revolves around two Internet pen pals who meet at a school dance and fall in love but two different worlds... |
Bobby | |
| 2005 | The World's Fastest Indian The World's Fastest Indian The World's Fastest Indian is a 2005 New Zealand biographical film based on the Invercargill, New Zealand speed bike racer Burt Munro and his highly modified Indian Scout motorcycle... |
Fernando | |
| 2006 | Cloud 9 | Mr. Wong | |
| Swap Meet | Councilmen Gonzales | ||
| Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen is a stop-motion animated Christmas television special directed by David H. Brooks, that originally aired in 2006. The show's plot has Rusty Reindeer joining a support group for depressed holiday icons, and he and the other characters search for... |
Cupid Cupid In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, affection and erotic love. He is the son of the goddess Venus and the god Mars. His Greek counterpart is Eros... |
Voice Role Direct-to-Video Release |
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| 2007 | One Long Night | Poncho | |
| 2008 | Vicious Circle Vicious Circle (2008 film) -Plot:Set on the streets of modern day Venice Beach, Vicious Circle is a tragic punk rock Latino love story; a raw, edgy, teenage Romeo and Juliet with a murder mystery twist... |
Professor | |
| Beverly Hills Chihuahua Beverly Hills Chihuahua Beverly Hills Chihuahua is a 2008 family comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is directed by Raja Gosnell and released on October 3, 2008... |
Chico | Voice Role | |
| 2009 | Lonely Street Lonely Street (film) Lonely Street is an American comedy-thriller film directed by Peter Ettinger and starring Jay Mohr, Robert Patrick, Nikki Cox, Joe Mantegna and Katt Williams. It was released in 2009... |
Det. Romero | |
| Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie is an American feature length hardcore porn comedy film produced in 2009. Written and directed by Greg Blatman, the film features over thirty live dogs as the actors... |
Bato | Voice Role | |
| The Deported | Ernesto | ||
| 2010 | Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore is a 2010 family action comedy film directed by Brad Peyton. The film stars Chris O'Donnell and Jack McBrayer. The film also stars the voices of James Marsden, Nick Nolte, Christina Applegate, Katt Williams, Bette Midler, and Neil Patrick Harris... |
Crazy Carlito | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Gloria Gloria (TV series) Gloria is an American situation comedy that lasted one season on CBS, from September 1982 to September 1983. It stars Sally Struthers, reprising her role as Gloria Stivic, the daughter of Archie Bunker on the hugely successful 1970s sitcom All in the Family... |
Jerry | Episode: An Uncredited Woman |
| 1984 | a.k.a. Pablo A.k.a. Pablo a.k.a. Pablo is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March to April 1984.-Synopsis:Produced by Norman Lear, it focuses on struggling Hispanic stand-up comic Paul Rivera and his large Mexican American family, who still called him by his given name Pablo... |
Paul Rivera | 6 episodes |
| 1986 | Hardesty House | ||
| Tall Tales & Legends Tall Tales & Legends Tall Tales & Legends is a series created by Shelley Duvall, following her success with her first series, Faerie Tale Theatre. It ran from 1985-1987 on Showtime and comprised nine episodes, adapted from various American-based stories of bravery.... |
Julio | Episode: Ponce de Leon | |
| The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls is an American sitcom created by Susan Harris, which originally aired on NBC from September 14, 1985, to May 9, 1992. Starring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty, the show centers on four older women sharing a home in Miami, Florida... |
Ramone | Episode: Vacation | |
| 1988–1989 | Trial and Error | Tony Rivera | 8 episodes |
| 1988–1989 | The Newlywed Game The Newlywed Game The Newlywed Game is an American television game show that pits newly married couples against each other in a series of revealing question rounds to determine how well the spouses know each other. The program, originally created by Nick Nicholson and E. Roger Muir The Newlywed Game is an American... |
Himself | |
| 1990 | Grand Slam | Pedro Gomez | 8 episodes |
| 1991 | Hi Honey - I'm Dead Hi Honey - I'm Dead Hi Honey - I'm Dead is a 1991 Fox Network made-for-tv film, starring Curtis Armstrong and Catherine Hicks.-Plot summary:Brad Stadler is a dishonest real estate developer, who spends too much time at work. Brad cheats on his wife and has no time for son Josh's baseball games. So one day, the God... |
Ralph (The Angel) | TV-Movie |
| Great Performances Great Performances Great Performances, a television series devoted to the performing arts, has been telecast on Public Broadcasting Service public television since 1972... |
Satanas | Episode: La Pastorela | |
| 1995 | Live in San Quentin, Paul Rodriguez | Himself | Live TV-Special |
| The Eddie Files | Construction Worker | Episode: Geometry - Invasion of the Polygons | |
| Touched by an Angel Touched by an Angel Touched by an Angel is an American drama series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994 and ran for 211 episodes and nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and produced by Martha Williamson, the series stars Roma Downey, as an angel named Monica, and Della... |
Ben Rivera | Episode: Trust | |
| 1996 | Latino Laugh Festival | Himself | Live TV-Special |
| 1998 | King of the Hill King of the Hill King of the Hill is an American animated dramedy series created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, that ran from January 12, 1997, to May 6, 2010, on Fox network. It centers on the Hills, a working-class Methodist family in the fictional small town of Arlen, Texas... |
Jacinto | Episode: Three Days of the Kahndo |
| 2000 | Ready to Run Ready to Run Ready to Run is a 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie.-Plot summary:Ready to Run is the story of 14-year-old Corrie Ortiz, an energetic girl who dreams of becoming a jockey in the predominantly male sport of Thoroughbred horse racing... |
T.J. | Voice Role TV-Movie |
| 2000–2001 | Resurrection Blvd. Resurrection Blvd. Resurrection Blvd. is an American dramatic series which aired on Showtime for three seasons from 2000 to 2002.-Plot:In East Los Angeles, California, the Santiago family has had three generations of boxers within the family. They continue their battle to become boxing champions while struggling with... |
Paulie | 4 episodes |
| 2002 | American Family | Flaco | Episode: Mexican Revolution |
| 2003 | The Twilight Zone The Twilight Zone (2002 TV series) The Twilight Zone is a 2002 revival of Rod Serling's acclaimed 1950/60s television series, The Twilight Zone. It aired for one season on the UPN network, with actor Forest Whitaker assuming Serling's role as narrator and on-screen host.... |
Rosas | Episode: Tagged Tagged (The Twilight Zone) "Tagged" is the twenty-ninth episode of the science fiction television series 2002 revival of The Twilight Zone. The episode aired February 12, 2003 on UPN.-Opening Narration:-Plot summary:... |
| The Proud Family The Proud Family The Proud Family is an American animated television series that premiered on Disney Channel from September 15, 2001 to August 19, 2005.-Production:... |
Limo Driver | Voice Role Episode: Adventures in BeBe-Sitting |
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| Dora the Explorer Dora the Explorer Dora the Explorer is an American animated television series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh, and Eric Weiner. Dora the Explorer became a regular series in 2000. The show is carried on the Nickelodeon cable television network, including the associated Nick Jr. channel. It aired on CBS until... |
Leon, the Circus Lion | Voice Role Episode: Leon, the Circus Lion |
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| 2005 | The Buzz on Maggie The Buzz on Maggie The Buzz on Maggie was an American animated television series which originally aired for 21 episodes between June 2005 and May 2006. The series focuses on Maggie Pesky, a tween fly, that aspires of becoming a rock star, but many episodes focus on her daily life.The series was created by Dave... |
Julio's Father | Voice Role Episode: Lunchlady |
Awards and nominations
ALMA AwardAlma Award
The American Latino Media Arts Award, or ALMA Award is a distinction awarded to Latino performers who promote positive portrayals of Latinos in the entertainment field...
- 1999: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by an Individual or Act in a Variety or Comedy Special" - Comic Relief VIII
- 2002: Nominated, "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture" - Tortilla Soup
Imagen Awards
- 2009: Nominated, "Best Supporting Actor/Feature Film" - Beverly Hills Chihuahua
NCLR Bravo Awards
- 1996: Won, "Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Variety or Music Series/Special" - Latino Laugh Festival