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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]]'' and he guest starred on TV shows like ''[[Yes, Dear]]'', ''[[Mad About You]]'', and ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]''. And his film role as Marco in ''[[Suckers (film)|Suckers]]'' (2001).
'''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).


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
Rodriguez was born and raised in [[Edcouch, Texas]], of Mexican descent. He attended the [[University of Texas-Pan American]].
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|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]]'',
''[[Roosters (1993 film)|Roosters]]'', ''[[The Ugly Truth (film)|The Ugly Truth]]'', ''[[The New Guy]]'' and the critically acclaimed ''Mi Familia'' or ''[[My Family (film)|My Family]]''.
''[[Roosters (1993 film)|Roosters]]'', ''[[The Ugly Truth (film)|The Ugly Truth]]'', ''[[The New Guy]]'' and the critically acclaimed ''Mi Familia'' or ''[[My Family (film)|My Family]]''.


He has also made television appearances as a regular on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|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]]''.
He has also made television appearances as a regular on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|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 (1996 TV series)|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 (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.

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.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==


===Film===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
! Year
!Title
! Title
!Role
! Role
!Notes
! Notes
|-
|-
|1988
| 1988
|''[[Salsa (1988 film)|Salsa]]''
| ''[[Salsa (1988 film)|Salsa]]''
|Chuey
| Chuey
|
|
|-
|-
|1990
| 1990
|''[[Impulse (1990 film)|Impulse]]''
| ''[[Impulse (1990 film)|Impulse]]''
|Doorman
| Doorman
|
|
|-
|-
|1993
|rowspan="4"| 1993
|''[[Twenty Bucks]]''
| ''[[Twenty Bucks]]''
|Liquor Store Clerk
| Liquor Store Clerk
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Blood In Blood Out]]''
|1993
| Frankie
|''[[Blood In Blood Out]]''
|Frankie
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Roosters (1993 film)|Roosters]]''
|1993
| Adan
|''[[Roosters (1993 film)|Roosters]]''
|Adan
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Mr. Jones (1993 film)|Mr. Jones]]''
|1993
| Orderly
|''[[Mr. Jones (1993 film)|Mr. Jones]]''
|Orderly
|
|
|-
|-
|1994
| 1994
|''Huck and the King of Hearts''
| ''Huck and the King of Hearts''
|Julio
| Julio
|
|
|-
|-
|1995
| 1995
|''[[My Family (film)|My Family]]''
| ''[[My Family (film)|My Family]]''
|Chucho's Friend
| Chucho's Friend
|
|
|-
|-
|1996
|rowspan="4"| 1996
|''[[Ed (film)|Ed]]''
| ''[[Ed (film)|Ed]]''
|Jesus Rodriquez
| Jesus Rodriquez
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Guy (1997 film)|Guy]]''
|1996
| Low Rider
|''[[Guy (1997 film)|Guy]]''
|Low Rider
|
|
|-
|-
| ''The Big Squeeze''
|1996
| Father Arias
|''The Big Squeeze''
|Father Arias
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[The Rich Man's Wife]]''
|1996
| Freeway Driver
|''[[The Rich Man's Wife]]''
|Freeway Driver
|
|
|-
|-
|1997
| 1997
|''[[Volcano (1997 film)|Volcano]]''
| ''[[Volcano (1997 film)|Volcano]]''
|Train Driver
| Train Driver
|
|
|-
|-
|1998
| 1998
|''No Salida''
| ''No Salida''
|Casper
| Casper
|
|
|-
|-
|1999
|rowspan="2"| 1999
|''[[Suckers (film)|Suckers]]''
| ''[[Suckers (film)|Suckers]]''
|Marco
| Marco
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Deep Blue Sea (1999 film)|Deep Blue Sea]]''
|1999
| Helicopter Co-Pilot
|''[[Deep Blue Sea (1999 film)|Deep Blue Sea]]''
|Helicopter Co-Pilot
|
|
|-
|-
|2000
|rowspan="2"| 2000
|''[[Picking Up the Pieces (film)|Picking Up the Pieces]]''
| ''[[Erin Brockovich (film)|Erin Brockovich]]''
| Donald
|Cuetero
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Picking Up the Pieces (film)|Picking Up the Pieces]]''
|2000
| Cuetero
|''[[Erin Brockovich (film)|Erin Brockovich]]''
|Donald
|
|
|-
|-
|2001
| 2001
|''Suckers''
| ''The Gristle''
| Simone
|Marco
|
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2002
|2001
|''The Gristle''
| ''[[The New Guy]]''
| Ramone
|Simone
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Never Trust a Serial Killer''
|2002
| Pinky
|''[[The New Guy]]''
|Ramone
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Gotta Kick It Up!]]''
|2002
| Mr. Reyna
|''Never Trust a Serial Killer''
| TV movie
|Pinky
|-
| 2008
| ''[[The House Bunny]]''
| Valet
|
|
|-
|-
|2009
|rowspan="4"| 2009
|''[[(500) Days of Summer]]''
| ''[[(500) Days of Summer]]''
|Employee #1
| Employee #1
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[The Ugly Truth (film)|The Ugly Truth]]''
|2009
| Javier
|''[[The Ugly Truth (film)|The Ugly Truth]]''
|Javier
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[It's Complicated (film)|It's Complicated]]''
|2009
| Reynaldo
|''The Red Queen''
|Jose Salinas
|
|
|-
|-
| ''The Red Queen''
|2009
| Jose Salinas
|''[[It's Complicated (film)|It's Complicated]]''
|Reynaldo
|
|
|-
|-
|2010
|rowspan="2"| 2010
|''Perfect Sunday''
| ''Lean Like a Cholo''
|Junior
| Junior
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Las Angeles''
|2010
| Peter
|''Las Angeles''
|Peter
|
|
|-
|-
|2011
|rowspan="2"| 2011
| ''The Little Match Makers''
|''Gone Hollywood''
| Roberto
|Louie
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Gone Hollywood''
|2011
| Louie
|''The Little Match Makers''
|Roberto
|
|
|-
|-
|2015
|rowspan="2"| 2015
|''[[McFarland, USA]]''
| ''[[McFarland, USA]]''
|Principal Camillo
| Principal Camillo
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Endgame (2015 film)|Endgame]]''
|2014
| Coach Stevens
|''Los Scavengers''
|Coach Albrown
|
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2018
|2015
| ''A Dog & Pony Show''
|''[[Endgame (2015 film)|Endgame]]''
| Tug
|Coach Stevens
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Instant Family]]''
|2017
| Judge Rivas
|''The Big Shot''
|Roger Billings
|
|
|-
|-
| 2019
|2018
| ''[[Countdown (2019 film)|Countdown]]''
|''A Dog & Pony Show''
| Father David
|Tug
|
|
|-
|-
| 2020
|2018
|''[[Instant Family]]''
| ''The Big Shot''
| Roger Billings
|Judge Rivas
|
|
|-
|-
| 2021
|2019
| ''Welcome to Our World''
|''[[Countdown (2019 film)|Countdown]]''
| Swapmeet
|Father David
|
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2022
|2020
|''The Big Shot ''
| ''[[Father Stu]]''
| Bill's Foreman
|Roger Billings
|
|completed
|-
| ''A Latino Hollywood Nightmare''
| -
| Short
|-
| 2023
| ''Proof Sheet''
| Guillermo Benavides
|
|}
|}


== Television credits ==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
! Year
!Title
! Title
!Role
! Role
!Notes
! Notes
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1988
| ''[[The Golden Girls]]''
| Fred
| Episode: "Yokel Hero"
|-
| ''[[Falcon Crest]]''
| Raoul
| Episode: "Tuscany Venus"
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1990
| ''[[Max Monroe: Loose Cannon]]''
| Mechanic
| Episode: "Freaks"
|-
| ''[[Babes (TV series)|Babes]]''
| -
| Episode: "Temper, Temper"
|-
| 1991
| ''[[Ferris Bueller (TV series)|Ferris Bueller]]''
| Raoul
| Episode: "A Night in the Life"
|-
|-
| 1993
|1988
|''[[The Golden Girls]]''
| ''[[Mad About You]]''
| Harold the Orderly
|Fred
| Episode: "Bedfellows"
|Episode: "[[List of The Golden Girls episodes|Yokel Hero]]"
|-
|-
| 1994
|1988
|''[[Falcon Crest]]''
| ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]''
| Mr. Pedroza
|Raoul
|Episode: "[[Tuscany Venus]]"
| Episode: "Injustice for All"
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1997
|1991
|''[[Ferris Bueller (TV series)|Ferris Bueller]]''
| ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]''
| Mr. Trajillo
|Raoul
|Episode: "A Night in the Life"
| Episode: "Something New"
|-
|-
| ''[[Total Security (TV series)|Total Security]]''
|1993
| Parking Valet
|''[[Mad About You]]''
| Episode: "Dental Men Prefer Blondes"
|Harold the Orderly
|Episode: "[[List of Mad About You episodes|Bedfellows]]"
|-
|-
| ''[[Dharma & Greg]]''
|1994
| Roman
|''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]''
| Episode: "The Ex-Files"
|Mr. Pedroza
|Episode: "[[List of Beverly Hills, 90210 episodes|Injustice for All]]"
|-
|-
| 1999
|1997
|''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]''
| ''[[The X Files]]''
| Walter Suarez
|Mr. Trajillo
|Episode: "[[List of ER episodes|Something New]]"
| Episode: "[[Agua Mala]]"
|-
|-
| 2001
|1997
| ''[[Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996 TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]''
|''Total Security''
| Gustavo
|Parking Valet
|Episode: "Dental Men Prefer Blondes"
| Episode: "Sabrina, the Activist"
|-
|-
| 2001–02
|1997
|''[[Dharma & Greg]]''
| ''[[Yes, Dear]]''
| Oscar
|Roman
|Episode: "[[List of Dharma & Greg episodes|The Ex-Files]]"
| Episode: "Guarding Greg" & "Walk Like a Man"
|-
|-
| 2002–07
|1999
|''[[The X Files]]''
| ''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]''
| [[Ernie Cardenas (character)|Ernesto "Ernie" Cardenas]]
|Walter Suarez
| Main Cast
|Episode: "[[Agua Mala]]"
|-
|-
| 2006
|2001
|''[[Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996 TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]''
| ''[[Freddie (TV series)|Freddie]]''
| Ernie
|Gustavo
| Episode: "Freddie Gets Cross Over George"
|Episode: "[[List of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch episodes|Sabrina, the Activist]]"
|-
|-
| 2009
|2001–2002
|''[[Yes, Dear]]''
| ''[[The Bill Engvall Show]]''
| Jack
|Oscar
| Episode: "Trash Talk"
|2 episodes
|-
|-
| 2010
|2002
|''[[Gotta Kick It Up!]]''
| ''[[Miami Medical]]''
| Fortunato
|Mr. Reyna
| Episode: "What Lies Beneath"
|TV movie
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2011
|2002–2007
|''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]''
| ''[[Shameless (U.S. TV series)|Shameless]]''
| OSHA Officer
|[[Ernie Cardenas (character)|Ernesto "Ernie" Cardenas]]
| Episode: "Daddyz Girl"
|120 episodes
|-
|-
| ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]''
|2006
| Muy Macho
|''[[Freddie (TV series)|Freddie]]''
| Episode: "Magic Unmasked"
|Ernie
|Episode: "Freddie Gets Cross Over George"
|-
|-
| ''[[The Mentalist]]''
|2009
| Frank Lopez
|''[[The Bill Engvall Show]]''
| Episode: "Bloodsport" & "Scarlet Ribbons"
|Jack
|Episode: "Trash Talk"
|-
|-
| 2011–13
|2010
|''[[Miami Medical]]''
| ''[[Happily Divorced]]''
| Cesar
|Fortunato
| Main Cast
|Episode: "What Lies Beneath"
|-
|-
| 2013
|2011
| ''The House on South Bronson''
|''[[Shameless (U.S. TV series)|Shameless]]''
| Valente
|OSHA Officer
| Episode: "Lost Member"
|Episode: "[[List of Shameless (U.S. TV series) episodes|Daddyz Girl]]"
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2014
|2011
|''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]''
| ''[[See Dad Run]]''
| Bob
|Muy Macho
|Episode: "[[List of Wizards of Waverly Place episodes|Magic Unmasked]]"
| Episode: "See Dad Lose the Forest for the Treehouse"
|-
|-
| ''[[Cristela]]''
|2011
| Eddie
|''[[The Mentalist]]''
| Episode: "It's Not About the Tamales"
|Frank Lopez
|2 episodes
|-
|-
| 2018
|2011–2013
|''[[Happily Divorced]]''
| ''[[Murphy Brown]]''
| Carlos Gonzales
|Cesar
| Episode: "Thanksgiving and Taking"
|34 episodes
|-
|-
| 2019
|2013
| ''[[Adam Ruins Everything]]''
|''The House on South Bronson''
| Tim
|Valente
|Episode: "Lost Member"
| Episode: "Adam Ruins Games"
|-
|-
| 2019–23
|2014
|''[[See Dad Run]]''
| ''[[High School Musical: The Musical: The Series]]''
| Principal Gutierrez
|Bob
| Recurring Cast: Seasons 1 & 4
|Episode: "[[List of See Dad Run episodes|See Dad Lose the Forest for the Treehouse]]"
|-
|-
| 2021
|2014
|''[[Cristela]]''
| ''[[Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!]]''
| Manny
|Eddie
| Recurring Cast
|Episode: "It's Not About the Tamales"
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2022
|2019
|''[[Adam Ruins Everything]]''
| ''[[The Garcias]]''
| Ghost of Hollywood's Past
|Reaper666's Dad
|Episode: "Adam Ruins Games"
| Episode: "Never A Dull Moment"
|-
|-
| ''[[Lopez vs. Lopez]]
|2019–present
| Val
|''[[High School Musical: The Musical: The Series]]''
| Episode: "Lopez vs. Christmas"
|Principal Gutierrez
|3 episodes
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 09:32, 17 May 2024

Valente Rodriguez
Born (1964-02-14) February 14, 1964 (age 60)
Hidalgo County, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1988–present
Known forRole 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
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
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]

  1. ^ Rose, Mike (2020-02-14). "Today's famous birthdays list for February 14, 2020 includes celebrity Simon Pegg". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  2. ^ Davies, David Martin. "Valente Rodriguez, From Farm Worker To Hollywood Actor". tpr.org. Retrieved 2020-04-07.

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