Biography of Paul Rodriguez

Paul Rodriguez's career as an actor and comedian spans more than two decades and includes starring roles and featured appearances in 29 films and countless television series and specials. He has worked with the industry's top film directors, including Michael Mann in "ALI", Jerry Zucker in "Rat Race" and Simon Wincer in "Crocodile Dundee In Los Angeles". Most recently, he had the opportunity to work with the legendary Clint Eastwood in the Warner Brothers film Bloodwork.

Paul Rodriguez is a multi-talented entertainer. He is an actor, comedian, director, writer and producer. Through his production company, Payaso Entertainment, Paul was the executive producer and star of the comedy concert film "The Original Latin Kings Of Comedy", distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film also stars Cheech Marin and George Lopez, and is scheduled for release in 2003. Paul will soon be seen in the Fox Searchlight film "Papi Chulo", directed by Linda Mendoza, and set to be released in 2003.

As a well rounded stand-up comedian, Paul has honed his craft over the past 22 years. It is estimated that Paul has performed live to well over a million concert goers from coast to coast, building a solid fan base. Within the Latin communities, Paul is considered to be the Richard Prior, Lenny Bruce or George Carlin when it comes to original comedy. Hands down, Paul has become the Original Latin King Of Comedy.

Paul Rodriguez is an in-demand performer with a busy schedule of concerts and personal appearances. Paul is proud of his Latino roots and also finds the time to work with various civic and educational groups, including the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), for which he hosts an annual celebrity golf tournament, and The National Council of La Raza for which he hosts the Alma awards for ABC.