Paul Rodríguez
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Paul Rodriguez (born January 19, 1955 in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico) is a Hispanic-American comedian. Raised in COMPTON East Los Angeles, California, USA, he later served in the military where he was stationed in Iceland and Duluth, Minnesota among other places. He considered becoming a lawyer, but instead went into comedy. Many of his comedy specials involved serious issues for the Latino community and he is presently known for charity work. His son, Paul Rodriguez, Jr., is a professional skateboarder.
He is number 74 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest standups of all time.
Rodríguez is the part owner of the Laugh Factory club of West Hollywood, and gained publicity after giving a press conference following comedian/actor Michael Richards' controversial on stage performance [1].
[edit] Filmography
- The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
- The Buzz on Maggie (2005) (TV series) (voice)
- Cloud Nine (2005)
- Baadasssss! (2004)
- A Cinderella Story (2004)
- Time Changer (2002)
- Blood Work (2002)
- Back by Midnight (2002)
- Rat Race (2001)
- Ali (2001)
- Tortilla Poop (2001)
- Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001)
- Melting Pot (1997)
- A Million to Juan (1994)
- Made in America (1993) .... Jose, Salesman at Jackson Motors
- Hi Honey - I'm Dead (1991) (tv movie) .... Ralph, the angel
- Born in East L.A. (1987) .... Javier
- Quicksilver (1986) .... Hector Rodriguez
- Miracles (1986) .... Juan
- D.C. Cab (1983) .... Xavier
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