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Friendly as all get-out, Latino stand-up comic Paul Rodriguez was born in Mexico but raised in East Los Angeles. After finishing his military service, he went to college on the GI bill with the idea of becoming an attorney, but developed an interest in comedy while taking elective courses. He honed his stand-up act at L.A.'s famous The Comedy Store while working as a doorman there... See full bio »

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2013 Gravy (post-production)
Chuy
 
2012-2013 Fixing Paco (TV series) (post-production)
Paco
– I'm Broken, So You Fix Me (2013) … Paco
– Do as I Say, Not as Tia Julia Does (2012) … Paco
– Dreamy Dialysis Technician (2012) … Paco
– El mil usos (2012) … Paco
 
2012 Comics Open
Milt
 
2012 The First Family (TV series)
Dictator Rafael
– Pilot (2012) … Dictator Rafael
 
2011 Without Men (video)
Camacho
 
2010 Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Crazy Carlito (voice)
 
2010 I'm Not Like That No More
Daddy
 
2009 Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie
Bato (voice)
 
2009 Vicious Circle
Professor
 
2009 The Deported
Ernesto
 
2009 Lonely Street
Detetective Romero
 
2008 Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Chico (voice)
 
2007 One Long Night
Poncho
 
2006 Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen (video)
Mr. C (voice)
 
2006 Cloud 9
Wong
 
2005 The World's Fastest Indian
Fernando
 
2005 The Buzz on Maggie (TV series)
Julio's Father
– Lunchlady (2005) … Julio's Father (voice)
 
2005 Now That's Funny (video)
 
2004 Back by Midnight
Next Week
 
2004 A Cinderella Story
Bobby
 
2003 Baadasssss!
Jose Garcia
 
2003 Dora the Explorer (TV series)
Leon, the Circus Lion
– Leon, the Circus Lion (2003) … Leon, the Circus Lion (voice)
 
2003 The Proud Family (TV series)
Limo Driver
– Adventures in BeBe-Sitting (2003) … Limo Driver (voice)
 
2003 Chasing Papi
Costas Delgado (uncredited)
 
2003 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
Rosas
– Tagged (2003) … Rosas
 
2002 Time Changer
Eddie Martinez
 
2002 Blood Work
Detective Ronaldo Arrango
 
2002 American Family (TV series)
Flaco
– Mexican Revolution (2002) … Flaco
 
2001 Ali
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
 
2001 The Shipment
Jose Garcia
 
2000-2001 Resurrection Blvd. (TV series)
Paulie
– Compadres (2001) … Paulie
– La Visita (2001) … Paulie
– Pilot: Part 1 (2000) … Paulie
– Pilot: Part 2 (2000) … Paulie
 
2001 Rat Race
Gus the Cabbie
 
2001 Tortilla Soup
Orlando Castillo
 
2001 Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles
Diego
 
2000 G-Men from Hell
Winiford 'Weenie Man'
 
2000 Ready to Run (TV movie)
T.J. (voice)
 
2000 Mambo Café
Frank
 
2000 Price of Glory
Pepe
 
1998 Race
Gustavo Alvarez
 
1998 King of the Hill (TV series)
Jacinto
– Three Days of the Kahndo (1998) … Jacinto (voice)
 
1996 Latino Laugh Festival (TV movie)
 
1995 The Eddie Files (TV series)
Construction worker
– Geometry: Invasion of the Polygons (1995) … Construction worker
 
1995 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Ben Rivera
– Trust (1995) … Ben Rivera
 
1995 Rough Magic
Diego
 
1995 Live in San Quentin, Paul Rodriguez (TV movie)
Paul Rodriguez
 
1994 Rhythm Thief
Eladio
 
1994 A Million to Juan
Juan Lopez
 
1993 Made in America
Jose
 
1991 Great Performances (TV series)
Satanas
– La pastorela (1991) … Satanas
 
1991 Hi Honey - I'm Dead (TV movie)
Ralph, The Angel
 
1990 Grand Slam (TV series)
Pedro Gomez
– Who's Crazy? … Pedro Gomez
 
1990 Grand Slam (TV movie)
Pedro Gomez
 
1988 Trial and Error (TV series)
Tony Rivera
– Man's Best Friend (1988) … Tony Rivera
– Bon Appetit (1988) … Tony Rivera
– Pilot (1988) … Tony Rivera
– Born to Squirm (1988) … Tony Rivera
– Casino Night (1988) … Tony Rivera
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1987 Born in East L.A.
Javier
 
1986 The Golden Girls (TV series)
Ramone
– Vacation (1986) … Ramone
 
1986 Tall Tales & Legends (TV series)
Julio
– Ponce de Leon (1986) … Julio
 
1986 The Whoopee Boys
Barney Benar
 
1986 Miracles
Juan
 
1986 Quicksilver
Hector Rodriguez
 
1986 Hardesty House (TV movie)
 
1984 a.k.a. Pablo (TV series)
Paul Rivera
– The Woman Who Came to Dinner (1984) … Paul Rivera
– The Whole Enchilada (1984) … Paul Rivera
– The Presidential Joke Teller (1984) … Paul Rivera
– My Son, the Gringo (1984) … Paul Rivera
– The Big Mouth (1984) … Paul Rivera
See all 6 episodes »
 
1983 D.C. Cab
Xavier
 
1983 Gloria (TV series)
Jerry
– An Uncredited Woman (1983) … Jerry
 
Show ShowWriter (11 titles)
2009 Paul Rodriguez & Friends: Comedy Rehab (TV movie)
 
2002 The Original Latin Kings of Comedy (documentary)
 
1997 Latino Laugh Festival (TV special)
 
1996 Latino Laugh Festival (TV movie)
 
1995 Latin Nights (TV documentary)
 
1994 Loco Slam (TV series) (creator / 1994)
 
1994 A Million to Juan (characters)
 
1991 Paul Rodriguez: Behind Bars (TV movie)
 
1990 El show de Paul Rodriguez (TV series)
 
1986 Paul Rodriguez Live!: I Need the Couch (TV movie)
 
1983 Belzer Behind Bars (TV movie) (stand-up material)
 
Show ShowProducer (6 titles)
2009 Paul Rodriguez & Friends: Comedy Rehab (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2002 The Original Latin Kings of Comedy (documentary) (executive producer)
 
1995 Latin Nights (TV documentary) (executive producer)
 
1994 Loco Slam (TV series) (executive producer - 1994)
 
1991 Paul Rodriguez: Behind Bars (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1990 El show de Paul Rodriguez (TV series) (producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1995 Latin Nights (TV documentary) (creative consultant)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1986 The Golden Girls (TV series)
– Vacation (1986) (performer: "Guantanamera" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2002 Making 'Blood Work' (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
1999 Chicano Television (TV series) (very special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (100 titles)
2012 The Fight for Water (documentary)
Himself - Activist
 
2010 Actors Reporter Interviews (TV series)
Himself
– Exclusive Interviews with Comics Paul Rodriguez, Peter Tilden, Mario Joyner, Kevin Nealon, Mike Marino (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin (TV series)
Himself - Panelist
– Episode #1.9 (2010) … Himself - Panelist
– Episode #1.1 (2010) … Himself - Panelist
 
2010 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (TV series)
Himself
– The Johnson Family (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Mis Videos Locos (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 June 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 January 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 I Am Comic (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Hannity (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 September 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 June 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Paul Rodriguez & Friends: Comedy Rehab (TV movie)
Himself/Host
 
2008 Shaken Not Stirred (TV series)
Himself
– Ice-T (2008) … Himself
– Pamela Anderson (2008) … Himself
– Al Sharpton (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee (TV series)
Himself
– Green Death (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Supreme Court of Comedy (TV series)
Himself
 
2007 Heckler (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (TV series)
Himself
– Prison + Porn = Fun for Everyone (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Thank God You're Here (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 October 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Hoosiers Meets Hooters: Behind 'Cloud 9' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Just for Laughs (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 El vacilón: The Movie
Himself
 
2005 Poker Royale: Comedians vs. Pros (TV series)
Himself - Comedian
 
2004-2005 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Wacky Neighbors (2005) … Himself
– Top 10 TV Cars (2004) … Himself
 
2005 Dennis Miller (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 March 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 September 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The Story Behind Baadasssss!: The Birth of Black Cinema (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 El matador
Himself
 
2003 The Making of 'Time Changer' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Making 'Blood Work' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 2002 ALMA Awards (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
2002 The Original Latin Kings of Comedy (documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (TV series)
Himself - Contestant
– Episode dated 26 November 2001 (2001) … Himself - Contestant
 
2001 Weakest Link (TV series)
Himself
– Comedians #3 Special (2001) … Himself
 
2001 I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 The Joke's on Thee (TV movie)
Himself
 
1998-2001 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Comedy Store (2001) … Himself
– Freddie Prinze (1998) … Himself
 
2000 2000 ALMA Awards (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1999 Chicano Television (TV series)
Himself (1999)
 
1997-1999 Howard Stern (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 December 1999 (1999) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 November 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 November 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1999 The Howard Stern Radio Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 November 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1999 Comedy Central Presents: The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller (TV movie)
Himself
 
1999 Billboard Latin Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1999 1999 ALMA Awards (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1998 Comic Relief VIII (TV special)
Himself
 
1998 Gotcha (TV movie)
Himself
 
1998 Idiots and Armadillos
Himself
 
1997 Great Performances (TV series)
Himself
– The College of Comedy with Alan King (1997) … Himself
 
1997 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Paul Rodriguez (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 October 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (TV movie)
Himself
 
1997 Latino Laugh Festival (TV special)
 
1996 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Richard Pryor: Comic on the Edge (1996) … Himself
 
1995 The 1995 NCLR Bravo Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1995 Comic Relief VII (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Latin Nights (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Wheel of Fortune (TV series)
Himself - Contestant
– Celebrity Award Winners: Game 2 (1995) … Himself - Contestant
 
1994 Loco Slam (TV series)
Himself - Producer (1994)
 
1994 The Jackson Family Honors (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1994 Comic Relief VI (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1994 The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1994 Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (TV special)
Himself
 
1993 Soul Train Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1992 Hurricane Relief (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.71 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 In a New Light: A Call to Action in the War Against AIDS (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1992 Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You (video short)
Himself
 
1992 Comic Relief V (TV special)
Himself
 
1991 Circus of the Stars #16 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1991 Futures (TV series)
Himself
– Math, Who Needs It? (1991) … Himself
 
1991 Paul Rodriguez: Behind Bars (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 Voices that Care (TV documentary)
Himself - Choir Member
 
1991 A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 Comic Relief IV (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 El show de Paul Rodriguez (TV series)
Himself
 
1989 No Guts, No Glory
Himself
 
1989 The Pat Sajak Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 September 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 May 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1989 1989 Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search (TV movie)
Himself
 
1989 Comic Relief III (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1988 All-Star Celebration: The '88 Vote (TV movie)
Himself - Comedian
 
1988 An All Star Celebration: Vote '88 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 Redeye Express (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1988 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 25 April 1988 (1988) … Guest Appearance
 
1988 The 2nd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1988 An All-Star Toast to the Improv (video)
Himself
 
1988 Dolly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.14 (1988) … Himself
 
1988 The 12th Annual Young Comedians Special (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1988 Get Out the Vote (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 The Newlywed Game (TV series)
Host
 
1987 Emmanuel Lewis: My Very Own Show (TV special)
Himself
 
1986/I Comic Relief (TV special)
Himself
 
1986 Paul Rodriguez Live!: I Need the Couch (TV movie)
Himself
 
1984 The Californians (documentary)
 
1984 The Detroit Comedy Jam (TV movie)
Himself
 
1983 Live... And in Person (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1983) … Himself
 
1983 On Location: The Comedy Store's 11th Anniversary Show (TV movie)
Himself
 
1983 Belzer Behind Bars (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978 The Big Laff Off (TV series)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2004 Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV mini-series)
Himself #74
 
2004 When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1996 Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (TV special documentary)
Himself
 

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Latinos are black, white, brown, beige. What does that say about our ancestors? We'll sleep with anybody! See more »

Trivia:

Paul began helping the El Centro Police Activites Leage in raising money, back in the mid 90s. He would donate his time and his talent for the annual 'Fiesta De Loco's' comedy show. The money raised would go to help keep the Imperial Valley youths off the streets and out of gangs, by giving them a recreation facility to play games and hang out... See more »

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