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{{Short description|American actor}} |
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| birth_place = [[Hidalgo County, Texas]], U.S. |
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| occupation = Actor |
| occupation = Actor, comedian |
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| known_for = Role as Ernie Cardenas on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] series ''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]'' |
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'''Valente Rodriguez''' (born February 14, 1964<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/life-and-culture/j66j-2020/02/304332e5e0269/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-february-14-2020-includes-celebrity-simon-pegg.html|title=Today's famous birthdays list for February 14, 2020 includes celebrity Simon Pegg|last=Rose|first=Mike|date=2020-02-14|website=cleveland.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref>) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as [[Ernie Cardenas (character)|Ernie Cardenas]] on the sitcom ''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tpr.org/post/valente-rodriguez-farm-worker-hollywood-actor|title=Valente Rodriguez, From Farm Worker To Hollywood Actor|last=Davies|first=David Martin|website=tpr.org|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> He also starred as Cesar in the TV Land sitcom ''[[Happily Divorced]]'' |
'''Valente Rodriguez''' (born February 14, 1964<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/life-and-culture/j66j-2020/02/304332e5e0269/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-february-14-2020-includes-celebrity-simon-pegg.html|title=Today's famous birthdays list for February 14, 2020 includes celebrity Simon Pegg|last=Rose|first=Mike|date=2020-02-14|website=cleveland.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref>) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as [[Ernie Cardenas (character)|Ernie Cardenas]] on the sitcom ''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tpr.org/post/valente-rodriguez-farm-worker-hollywood-actor|title=Valente Rodriguez, From Farm Worker To Hollywood Actor|last=Davies|first=David Martin|website=tpr.org|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> He also starred as Cesar in the TV Land sitcom ''[[Happily Divorced]]'', as well as guest starring on ''[[Yes, Dear]]'', ''[[Mad About You]]'', and ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'', and had film roles as Chuey in ''[[Salsa (1988 film)|Salsa]]'', Frankie in 1993's ''[[Blood In Blood Out]]'' and as Marco in ''[[Suckers (film)|Suckers]]'' (2001). |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Rodriguez was born and raised in [[ |
Rodriguez was born and raised in [[Hidalgo County, Texas]], of Mexican descent. He attended the [[University of Texas-Pan American]]. |
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In 1988, Rodriguez moved to [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]]. He later landed his first leading role in the film ''[[Salsa (1988 film)|Salsa]]''. Other film credits include ''[[Impulse (1990 film)|Impulse]]'', ''[[Twenty Bucks]]'', ''[[Ed (film)|Ed]]'', ''[[Volcano (1997 film)|Volcano]]'', ''[[Blood In Blood Out]] (Bound by Honor)'', ''[[Suckers (film)|Suckers]], [[Erin Brockovich (film)|Erin Brockovich]]'', |
In 1988, Rodriguez moved to [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]]. He later landed his first leading role in the film ''[[Salsa (1988 film)|Salsa]]''. Other film credits include ''[[Impulse (1990 film)|Impulse]]'', ''[[Twenty Bucks]]'', ''[[Ed (film)|Ed]]'', ''[[Volcano (1997 film)|Volcano]]'', ''[[Blood In Blood Out]] (Bound by Honor)'', ''[[Suckers (film)|Suckers]], [[Erin Brockovich (film)|Erin Brockovich]]'', |
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Rodriguez is most known for his role as Ernesto "Ernie" Cardenas on ''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]'' as George's best friend and his co-worker throughout the series for 6 years and appeared in 120 episodes. |
Rodriguez is most known for his role as Ernesto "Ernie" Cardenas on ''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]'' as George's best friend and his co-worker throughout the series for 6 years and appeared in 120 episodes. |
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He can be found on Comcast On Demand's "English For All" under the Learn English category. He plays the character Abro Cadabro, the brother of a woman with whom The Wizard is going on a date. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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===Film=== |
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|1988 |
| 1988 |
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|''[[Salsa (1988 film)|Salsa]]'' |
| ''[[Salsa (1988 film)|Salsa]]'' |
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|Chuey |
| Chuey |
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|1990 |
| 1990 |
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|''[[Impulse (1990 film)|Impulse]]'' |
| ''[[Impulse (1990 film)|Impulse]]'' |
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|Doorman |
| Doorman |
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|1993 |
|rowspan="4"| 1993 |
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|''[[Twenty Bucks]]'' |
| ''[[Twenty Bucks]]'' |
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|Liquor Store Clerk |
| Liquor Store Clerk |
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| ''[[Blood In Blood Out]]'' |
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|1993 |
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| Frankie |
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|''[[Blood In Blood Out]]'' |
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|Frankie |
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| ''[[Roosters (1993 film)|Roosters]]'' |
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|1993 |
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| Adan |
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|''[[Roosters (1993 film)|Roosters]]'' |
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|Adan |
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| ''[[Mr. Jones (1993 film)|Mr. Jones]]'' |
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|1993 |
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| Orderly |
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|''[[Mr. Jones (1993 film)|Mr. Jones]]'' |
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|Orderly |
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|1994 |
| 1994 |
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|''Huck and the King of Hearts'' |
| ''Huck and the King of Hearts'' |
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|Julio |
| Julio |
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|1995 |
| 1995 |
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|''[[My Family (film)|My Family]]'' |
| ''[[My Family (film)|My Family]]'' |
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|Chucho's Friend |
| Chucho's Friend |
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|1996 |
|rowspan="4"| 1996 |
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|''[[Ed (film)|Ed]]'' |
| ''[[Ed (film)|Ed]]'' |
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|Jesus Rodriquez |
| Jesus Rodriquez |
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| ''[[Guy (1997 film)|Guy]]'' |
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|1996 |
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| Low Rider |
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|''[[Guy (1997 film)|Guy]]'' |
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|Low Rider |
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| ''The Big Squeeze'' |
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|1996 |
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| Father Arias |
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|''The Big Squeeze'' |
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|Father Arias |
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| ''[[The Rich Man's Wife]]'' |
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|1996 |
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| Freeway Driver |
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|''[[The Rich Man's Wife]]'' |
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|Freeway Driver |
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|1997 |
| 1997 |
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|''[[Volcano (1997 film)|Volcano]]'' |
| ''[[Volcano (1997 film)|Volcano]]'' |
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|Train Driver |
| Train Driver |
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|1998 |
| 1998 |
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|''No Salida'' |
| ''No Salida'' |
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|Casper |
| Casper |
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|1999 |
|rowspan="2"| 1999 |
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|''[[Suckers (film)|Suckers]]'' |
| ''[[Suckers (film)|Suckers]]'' |
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|Marco |
| Marco |
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| ''[[Deep Blue Sea (1999 film)|Deep Blue Sea]]'' |
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|1999 |
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| Helicopter Co-Pilot |
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|''[[Deep Blue Sea (1999 film)|Deep Blue Sea]]'' |
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|Helicopter Co-Pilot |
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|2000 |
|rowspan="2"| 2000 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Erin Brockovich (film)|Erin Brockovich]]'' |
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| Donald |
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|Cuetero |
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| ''[[Picking Up the Pieces (film)|Picking Up the Pieces]]'' |
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|2000 |
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| Cuetero |
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|''[[Erin Brockovich (film)|Erin Brockovich]]'' |
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|Donald |
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|2001 |
| 2001 |
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|'' |
| ''The Gristle'' |
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| Simone |
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|Marco |
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|rowspan="3"| 2002 |
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|2001 |
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|''The |
| ''[[The New Guy]]'' |
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| Ramone |
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|Simone |
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| ''Never Trust a Serial Killer'' |
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|2002 |
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| Pinky |
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|''[[The New Guy]]'' |
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|Ramone |
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| ''[[Gotta Kick It Up!]]'' |
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|2002 |
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| Mr. Reyna |
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|''Never Trust a Serial Killer'' |
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| TV movie |
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|Pinky |
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| 2008 |
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| ''[[The House Bunny]]'' |
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| Valet |
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|2009 |
|rowspan="4"| 2009 |
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|''[[(500) Days of Summer]]'' |
| ''[[(500) Days of Summer]]'' |
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|Employee #1 |
| Employee #1 |
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| ''[[The Ugly Truth (film)|The Ugly Truth]]'' |
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|2009 |
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| Javier |
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|''[[The Ugly Truth (film)|The Ugly Truth]]'' |
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|Javier |
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| ''[[It's Complicated (film)|It's Complicated]]'' |
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|2009 |
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| Reynaldo |
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|''The Red Queen'' |
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|Jose Salinas |
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| ''The Red Queen'' |
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|2009 |
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| Jose Salinas |
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|''[[It's Complicated (film)|It's Complicated]]'' |
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|Reynaldo |
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|2010 |
|rowspan="2"| 2010 |
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|'' |
| ''Lean Like a Cholo'' |
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|Junior |
| Junior |
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| ''Las Angeles'' |
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|2010 |
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| Peter |
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|''Las Angeles'' |
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|Peter |
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|2011 |
|rowspan="2"| 2011 |
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| ''The Little Match Makers'' |
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|''Gone Hollywood'' |
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| Roberto |
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|Louie |
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| ''Gone Hollywood'' |
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|2011 |
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| Louie |
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|''The Little Match Makers'' |
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|Roberto |
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|2015 |
|rowspan="2"| 2015 |
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|''[[McFarland, USA]]'' |
| ''[[McFarland, USA]]'' |
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|Principal Camillo |
| Principal Camillo |
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| ''[[Endgame (2015 film)|Endgame]]'' |
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|2014 |
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| Coach Stevens |
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|''Los Scavengers'' |
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|Coach Albrown |
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|rowspan="2"| 2018 |
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|2015 |
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| ''A Dog & Pony Show'' |
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|''[[Endgame (2015 film)|Endgame]]'' |
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| Tug |
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|Coach Stevens |
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| ''[[Instant Family]]'' |
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|2017 |
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| Judge Rivas |
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|''The Big Shot'' |
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|Roger Billings |
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| 2019 |
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|2018 |
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| ''[[Countdown (2019 film)|Countdown]]'' |
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|''A Dog & Pony Show'' |
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| Father David |
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|Tug |
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| 2020 |
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|2018 |
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|'' |
| ''The Big Shot'' |
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| Roger Billings |
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|Judge Rivas |
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| 2021 |
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|2019 |
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| ''Welcome to Our World'' |
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|''[[Countdown (2019 film)|Countdown]]'' |
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| Swapmeet |
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|Father David |
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|rowspan="2"| 2022 |
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|2020 |
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|'' |
| ''[[Father Stu]]'' |
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| Bill's Foreman |
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|Roger Billings |
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|completed |
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| ''A Latino Hollywood Nightmare'' |
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|2021 |
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| - |
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|''[[Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!]]'' |
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| Short |
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|Manny |
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| 2023 |
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| ''Proof Sheet'' |
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| Guillermo Benavides |
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===Television=== |
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|rowspan="2"| 1988 |
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| ''[[The Golden Girls]]'' |
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| Fred |
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| Episode: "Yokel Hero" |
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| ''[[Falcon Crest]]'' |
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| Raoul |
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| Episode: "Tuscany Venus" |
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|- |
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|rowspan="2"| 1990 |
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| ''[[Max Monroe: Loose Cannon]]'' |
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| Mechanic |
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| Episode: "Freaks" |
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|- |
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| ''[[Babes (TV series)|Babes]]'' |
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| - |
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| Episode: "Temper, Temper" |
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| 1991 |
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|1988 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Ferris Bueller (TV series)|Ferris Bueller]]'' |
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| Raoul |
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|Fred |
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|Episode: " |
| Episode: "A Night in the Life" |
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|- |
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| 1993 |
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|1988 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Mad About You]]'' |
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| Harold the Orderly |
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|Raoul |
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|Episode: " |
| Episode: "Bedfellows" |
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|- |
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| 1994 |
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|1991 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]'' |
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| Mr. Pedroza |
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|Raoul |
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|Episode: " |
| Episode: "Injustice for All" |
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|- |
|- |
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|rowspan="3"| 1997 |
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|1993 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'' |
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| Mr. Trajillo |
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|Harold the Orderly |
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|Episode: " |
| Episode: "Something New" |
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|- |
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| ''[[Total Security (TV series)|Total Security]]'' |
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|1994 |
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| Parking Valet |
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|''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]'' |
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| Episode: "Dental Men Prefer Blondes" |
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|Mr. Pedroza |
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|Episode: "[[List of Beverly Hills, 90210 episodes|Injustice for All]]" |
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|- |
|- |
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| ''[[Dharma & Greg]]'' |
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|1997 |
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| Roman |
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|''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'' |
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| Episode: "The Ex-Files" |
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|Mr. Trajillo |
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|Episode: "[[List of ER episodes|Something New]]" |
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|- |
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| 1999 |
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|1997 |
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|'' |
| ''[[The X Files]]'' |
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| Walter Suarez |
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|Parking Valet |
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|Episode: " |
| Episode: "[[Agua Mala]]" |
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| 2001 |
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|1997 |
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| ''[[Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996 TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]'' |
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|''[[Dharma & Greg]]'' |
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| Gustavo |
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|Roman |
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|Episode: " |
| Episode: "Sabrina, the Activist" |
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|- |
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| 2001–02 |
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|1999 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Yes, Dear]]'' |
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| Oscar |
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|Walter Suarez |
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|Episode: " |
| Episode: "Guarding Greg" & "Walk Like a Man" |
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|- |
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| 2002–07 |
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|2001 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]'' |
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| [[Ernie Cardenas (character)|Ernesto "Ernie" Cardenas]] |
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|Gustavo |
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| Main Cast |
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|Episode: "[[List of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch episodes|Sabrina, the Activist]]" |
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|- |
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| 2006 |
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|2001–2002 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Freddie (TV series)|Freddie]]'' |
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| Ernie |
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|Oscar |
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| Episode: "Freddie Gets Cross Over George" |
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|2 episodes |
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|- |
|- |
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| 2009 |
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|2002 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[The Bill Engvall Show]]'' |
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| Jack |
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|Mr. Reyna |
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| Episode: "Trash Talk" |
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|TV movie |
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|- |
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| 2010 |
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|2002–2007 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Miami Medical]]'' |
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| Fortunato |
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|[[Ernie Cardenas (character)|Ernesto "Ernie" Cardenas]] |
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| Episode: "What Lies Beneath" |
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|120 episodes |
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|rowspan="3"| 2011 |
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|2006 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Shameless (U.S. TV series)|Shameless]]'' |
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| OSHA Officer |
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|Ernie |
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|Episode: " |
| Episode: "Daddyz Girl" |
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|- |
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| ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'' |
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|2009 |
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| Muy Macho |
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|''[[The Bill Engvall Show]]'' |
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| Episode: "Magic Unmasked" |
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|Jack |
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|Episode: "Trash Talk" |
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|- |
|- |
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| ''[[The Mentalist]]'' |
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|2010 |
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| Frank Lopez |
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|''[[Miami Medical]]'' |
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| Episode: "Bloodsport" & "Scarlet Ribbons" |
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|Fortunato |
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|Episode: "What Lies Beneath" |
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| 2011–13 |
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|2011 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Happily Divorced]]'' |
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| Cesar |
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|OSHA Officer |
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| Main Cast |
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|Episode: "[[List of Shameless (U.S. TV series) episodes|Daddyz Girl]]" |
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| 2013 |
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|2011 |
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|'' |
| ''The House on South Bronson'' |
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| Valente |
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|Muy Macho |
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| Episode: "Lost Member" |
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|Episode: "[[List of Wizards of Waverly Place episodes|Magic Unmasked]]" |
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|rowspan="2"| 2014 |
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|2011 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[See Dad Run]]'' |
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| Bob |
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|Frank Lopez |
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| Episode: "See Dad Lose the Forest for the Treehouse" |
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|2 episodes |
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|- |
|- |
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| ''[[Cristela]]'' |
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|2011–2013 |
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| Eddie |
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|''[[Happily Divorced]]'' |
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| Episode: "It's Not About the Tamales" |
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|Cesar |
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|34 episodes |
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|- |
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| 2018 |
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|2013 |
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| ''[[Murphy Brown]]'' |
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|''The House on South Bronson'' |
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| Carlos Gonzales |
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|Valente |
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|Episode: " |
| Episode: "Thanksgiving and Taking" |
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|- |
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| 2019 |
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|2014 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Adam Ruins Everything]]'' |
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| Tim |
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|Bob |
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| Episode: "Adam Ruins Games" |
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|Episode: "[[List of See Dad Run episodes|See Dad Lose the Forest for the Treehouse]]" |
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| 2019–23 |
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|2014 |
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| ''[[High School Musical: The Musical: The Series]]'' |
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|''[[Cristela]]'' |
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| Principal Gutierrez |
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|Eddie |
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| Recurring Cast: Seasons 1 & 4 |
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|Episode: "It's Not About the Tamales" |
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|- |
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| 2021 |
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|2019 |
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|''[[ |
| ''[[Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!]]'' |
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| Manny |
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|Reaper666's Dad |
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Valente Rodriguez | |
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Born | Hidalgo County, Texas, U.S. | February 14, 1964
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
Years active | 1988–present |
Known for | Role as Ernie Cardenas on the ABC series George Lopez |
Valente Rodriguez (born February 14, 1964[1]) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Ernie Cardenas on the sitcom George Lopez.[2] He also starred as Cesar in the TV Land sitcom Happily Divorced, as well as guest starring on Yes, Dear, Mad About You, and ER, and had film roles as Chuey in Salsa, Frankie in 1993's Blood In Blood Out and as Marco in Suckers (2001).
Life and career[edit]
Rodriguez was born and raised in Hidalgo County, Texas, of Mexican descent. He attended the University of Texas-Pan American.
In 1988, Rodriguez moved to Los Angeles, California. He later landed his first leading role in the film Salsa. Other film credits include Impulse, Twenty Bucks, Ed, Volcano, Blood In Blood Out (Bound by Honor), Suckers, Erin Brockovich, Roosters, The Ugly Truth, The New Guy and the critically acclaimed Mi Familia or My Family.
He has also made television appearances as a regular on the Fox's comedy show Culture Clash, as well as Mad About You, The Golden Girls, Growing Pains, Falcon Crest, Beverly Hills, 90210, Dharma and Greg, Yes, Dear, Gotta Kick It Up!, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and he also makes quick appearances in the films The House Bunny and (500) Days of Summer.
Rodriguez is most known for his role as Ernesto "Ernie" Cardenas on George Lopez as George's best friend and his co-worker throughout the series for 6 years and appeared in 120 episodes.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Salsa | Chuey | |
1990 | Impulse | Doorman | |
1993 | Twenty Bucks | Liquor Store Clerk | |
Blood In Blood Out | Frankie | ||
Roosters | Adan | ||
Mr. Jones | Orderly | ||
1994 | Huck and the King of Hearts | Julio | |
1995 | My Family | Chucho's Friend | |
1996 | Ed | Jesus Rodriquez | |
Guy | Low Rider | ||
The Big Squeeze | Father Arias | ||
The Rich Man's Wife | Freeway Driver | ||
1997 | Volcano | Train Driver | |
1998 | No Salida | Casper | |
1999 | Suckers | Marco | |
Deep Blue Sea | Helicopter Co-Pilot | ||
2000 | Erin Brockovich | Donald | |
Picking Up the Pieces | Cuetero | ||
2001 | The Gristle | Simone | |
2002 | The New Guy | Ramone | |
Never Trust a Serial Killer | Pinky | ||
Gotta Kick It Up! | Mr. Reyna | TV movie | |
2008 | The House Bunny | Valet | |
2009 | (500) Days of Summer | Employee #1 | |
The Ugly Truth | Javier | ||
It's Complicated | Reynaldo | ||
The Red Queen | Jose Salinas | ||
2010 | Lean Like a Cholo | Junior | |
Las Angeles | Peter | ||
2011 | The Little Match Makers | Roberto | |
Gone Hollywood | Louie | ||
2015 | McFarland, USA | Principal Camillo | |
Endgame | Coach Stevens | ||
2018 | A Dog & Pony Show | Tug | |
Instant Family | Judge Rivas | ||
2019 | Countdown | Father David | |
2020 | The Big Shot | Roger Billings | |
2021 | Welcome to Our World | Swapmeet | |
2022 | Father Stu | Bill's Foreman | |
A Latino Hollywood Nightmare | - | Short | |
2023 | Proof Sheet | Guillermo Benavides |
Television[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | The Golden Girls | Fred | Episode: "Yokel Hero" |
Falcon Crest | Raoul | Episode: "Tuscany Venus" | |
1990 | Max Monroe: Loose Cannon | Mechanic | Episode: "Freaks" |
Babes | - | Episode: "Temper, Temper" | |
1991 | Ferris Bueller | Raoul | Episode: "A Night in the Life" |
1993 | Mad About You | Harold the Orderly | Episode: "Bedfellows" |
1994 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Mr. Pedroza | Episode: "Injustice for All" |
1997 | ER | Mr. Trajillo | Episode: "Something New" |
Total Security | Parking Valet | Episode: "Dental Men Prefer Blondes" | |
Dharma & Greg | Roman | Episode: "The Ex-Files" | |
1999 | The X Files | Walter Suarez | Episode: "Agua Mala" |
2001 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Gustavo | Episode: "Sabrina, the Activist" |
2001–02 | Yes, Dear | Oscar | Episode: "Guarding Greg" & "Walk Like a Man" |
2002–07 | George Lopez | Ernesto "Ernie" Cardenas | Main Cast |
2006 | Freddie | Ernie | Episode: "Freddie Gets Cross Over George" |
2009 | The Bill Engvall Show | Jack | Episode: "Trash Talk" |
2010 | Miami Medical | Fortunato | Episode: "What Lies Beneath" |
2011 | Shameless | OSHA Officer | Episode: "Daddyz Girl" |
Wizards of Waverly Place | Muy Macho | Episode: "Magic Unmasked" | |
The Mentalist | Frank Lopez | Episode: "Bloodsport" & "Scarlet Ribbons" | |
2011–13 | Happily Divorced | Cesar | Main Cast |
2013 | The House on South Bronson | Valente | Episode: "Lost Member" |
2014 | See Dad Run | Bob | Episode: "See Dad Lose the Forest for the Treehouse" |
Cristela | Eddie | Episode: "It's Not About the Tamales" | |
2018 | Murphy Brown | Carlos Gonzales | Episode: "Thanksgiving and Taking" |
2019 | Adam Ruins Everything | Tim | Episode: "Adam Ruins Games" |
2019–23 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Principal Gutierrez | Recurring Cast: Seasons 1 & 4 |
2021 | Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! | Manny | Recurring Cast |
2022 | The Garcias | Ghost of Hollywood's Past | Episode: "Never A Dull Moment" |
Lopez vs. Lopez | Val | Episode: "Lopez vs. Christmas" |
References[edit]
- ^ Rose, Mike (2020-02-14). "Today's famous birthdays list for February 14, 2020 includes celebrity Simon Pegg". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
- ^ Davies, David Martin. "Valente Rodriguez, From Farm Worker To Hollywood Actor". tpr.org. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
External links[edit]
- Living people
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- Hispanic and Latino American male actors
- American male actors of Mexican descent
- People from Hidalgo County, Texas
- University of Texas–Pan American alumni
- Male actors from Texas
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- 1964 births