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Freddy Rodriguez

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Freddy Rodriguez Biography

Chicago native Freddy Rodriguez plays supporting roles on stage, screen, and television. A good film is not whole without the performance of a supporting actor, so does "Six Feet Under" (2001). The HBO TV series would never be 'tasty' enough without the constant witty remarks from Federico 'Rico' Diaz. The man behind the exceptional character was Freddy Rodriguez. Puerto Rican by blood, this petite actor added color to the Golden Globe winning series, not with typical 'hunky' feature of Latin guys, but with his charming and light humor. So pleasant that the Golden Globe nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series was bestowed upon him in 2002.

Rodriguez was born on January 17, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the same area. His interest in acting began in this city too. When he was 14, a youth theater company, Whirlwind Performance Company locked him in their pilot production. He made an impression and for the talent, he received a two-year scholarship at Chicago Center for the Gifted that was conducting a summer program. Addicted to stage performance, he continued to sum up his record in doing plays up to 20 productions. He chose drama to be his major in Chicago's Lincoln Park High School and had a sip of dancing and choreographing while there. Unfortunately, all of his talents were hidden in his hometown. He felt the need to expand his horizon. Thus, in 1994 he tried playing in "The Fence". The term 'trying' was probably not quite right as, minding that it was his first movie, it offered him a big role as young Terry Griff.

Lucky for him, an actor to fill in the position of a Latin family member was sought in "A Walk in the Clouds" (1995). The fresh actor earned a chance to play along Keanu Reeves and sensed the experience of playing in a Golden Globe winner film. Still in 1995, he took the job appearing in "Dead President". In this movie he met the serious version of Chris Tucker, who was amid his stardom also but not yet funny. Rodriguez was indeed the funny one. In "The Pest" (1997) he played a comical role as Ninja and was next a jock in a teen movie starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, "Can't Hardly Wait" (1998). Since then, Rodriguez's presence was not acknowledged more than teen star, but in "Party of Five" (1999) series and "Payback" (1999), he built himself an invisible bridge to a much noticeable role in "Six Feet Under".

Having a cute face didn't fail him in attracting teen roles like Victor in "Chasing Papi" (2003). Appeared occasionally in "Scrubs" TV series as Mark Espinosa, he chased his fortune in other movies, such as "Pledge of Allegiance" (2005) and also "Harsh Times" (2005) as Christian Bale's friend. His project in 2006 was quite jam-packed as he was involved in Wolfgang Peterson's "Poseidon" and M. Night Shyamalan's "Lady in the Water". Then, he came full circle in a huge production titled "Bobby" which received a Golden Globe Awards nomination in 2006 for Best Motion Picture - Drama. Keen on trying something else, Rodriguez landed cameos at Santana's video clip 'Into the Night' and Fergie's 'Glamorous'.

Off the Hollywood life, he was married to Elsie Rodriguez with whom he has two sons named Giancarlo Rodriguez and Elijah Rodriguez. In 2007, the actor joined the cast of ABC's comedy-drama series "Ugly Betty," being tipped to play the role of Gio, the new love interest for the series' main character Betty, played by America Ferrera.

Freddy Rodrguez will play Michael Ragosa, the new no-nonsense boss of NBC's new show "The Night Shift", which begins in the Fall of 2013.

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  • How do I book Freddy Rodriguez to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Freddy Rodriguez for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Freddy Rodriguez, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Freddy Rodriguez or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Freddy Rodriguez

    Speaking fees for Freddy Rodriguez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Freddy Rodriguez are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Freddy Rodriguez, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Freddy Rodriguez speak about?

    Freddy Rodriguez is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Television Personalities.
  • Where does Freddy Rodriguez travel from?

    Freddy Rodriguez generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Freddy Rodriguez’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Freddy Rodriguez for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Freddy Rodriguez for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Freddy Rodriguez or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Freddy Rodriguez Biography

Chicago native Freddy Rodriguez plays supporting roles on stage, screen, and television. A good film is not whole without the performance of a supporting actor, so does "Six Feet Under" (2001). The HBO TV series would never be 'tasty' enough without the constant witty remarks from Federico 'Rico' Diaz. The man behind the exceptional character was Freddy Rodriguez. Puerto Rican by blood, this petite actor added color to the Golden Globe winning series, not with typical 'hunky' feature of Latin guys, but with his charming and light humor. So pleasant that the Golden Globe nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series was bestowed upon him in 2002.

Rodriguez was born on January 17, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the same area. His interest in acting began in this city too. When he was 14, a youth theater company, Whirlwind Performance Company locked him in their pilot production. He made an impression and for the talent, he received a two-year scholarship at Chicago Center for the Gifted that was conducting a summer program. Addicted to stage performance, he continued to sum up his record in doing plays up to 20 productions. He chose drama to be his major in Chicago's Lincoln Park High School and had a sip of dancing and choreographing while there. Unfortunately, all of his talents were hidden in his hometown. He felt the need to expand his horizon. Thus, in 1994 he tried playing in "The Fence". The term 'trying' was probably not quite right as, minding that it was his first movie, it offered him a big role as young Terry Griff.

Lucky for him, an actor to fill in the position of a Latin family member was sought in "A Walk in the Clouds" (1995). The fresh actor earned a chance to play along Keanu Reeves and sensed the experience of playing in a Golden Globe winner film. Still in 1995, he took the job appearing in "Dead President". In this movie he met the serious version of Chris Tucker, who was amid his stardom also but not yet funny. Rodriguez was indeed the funny one. In "The Pest" (1997) he played a comical role as Ninja and was next a jock in a teen movie starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, "Can't Hardly Wait" (1998). Since then, Rodriguez's presence was not acknowledged more than teen star, but in "Party of Five" (1999) series and "Payback" (1999), he built himself an invisible bridge to a much noticeable role in "Six Feet Under".

Having a cute face didn't fail him in attracting teen roles like Victor in "Chasing Papi" (2003). Appeared occasionally in "Scrubs" TV series as Mark Espinosa, he chased his fortune in other movies, such as "Pledge of Allegiance" (2005) and also "Harsh Times" (2005) as Christian Bale's friend. His project in 2006 was quite jam-packed as he was involved in Wolfgang Peterson's "Poseidon" and M. Night Shyamalan's "Lady in the Water". Then, he came full circle in a huge production titled "Bobby" which received a Golden Globe Awards nomination in 2006 for Best Motion Picture - Drama. Keen on trying something else, Rodriguez landed cameos at Santana's video clip 'Into the Night' and Fergie's 'Glamorous'.

Off the Hollywood life, he was married to Elsie Rodriguez with whom he has two sons named Giancarlo Rodriguez and Elijah Rodriguez. In 2007, the actor joined the cast of ABC's comedy-drama series "Ugly Betty," being tipped to play the role of Gio, the new love interest for the series' main character Betty, played by America Ferrera.

Freddy Rodrguez will play Michael Ragosa, the new no-nonsense boss of NBC's new show "The Night Shift", which begins in the Fall of 2013.

FAQs on booking Freddy Rodriguez

  • How do I book Freddy Rodriguez to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Freddy Rodriguez for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Freddy Rodriguez, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Freddy Rodriguez or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Freddy Rodriguez

    Speaking fees for Freddy Rodriguez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Freddy Rodriguez are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Freddy Rodriguez, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Freddy Rodriguez speak about?

    Freddy Rodriguez is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Television Personalities.
  • Where does Freddy Rodriguez travel from?

    Freddy Rodriguez generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Freddy Rodriguez’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Freddy Rodriguez for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Freddy Rodriguez for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Freddy Rodriguez or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Freddy Rodriguez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Freddy Rodriguez for your event is available upon request. Freddy Rodriguez generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eoin Macken, Ken Leung, Peter Krause, Frances Conroy and Evan Peters. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Freddy Rodriguez for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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