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Efren Ramirez

エフレン・ラミレッツ　/　えふれん・らみれっつ

American film producer

October 2, 1973 (age 52)　・　Los Angeles, California, United States

California
film producer
film actor
voice actor

My Take

To me, Efren Ramirez will always be Pedro. His deadpan turn as Pedro Sanchez in 2004's Napoleon Dynamite is the kind of small, perfectly judged performance that lodges itself in your memory forever. What I respect is that he returned to the role in the 2012 animated series rather than treating it as a one-off; few actors get to revisit a beloved character with such loyalty. Beyond acting, he has expanded into producing and voice work, building a grounded, self-directed career rather than chasing blockbuster leads. I find that quiet consistency more admirable than fleeting stardom, and I quietly root for performers who nurture their craft on their own terms.

Overview

Efren Antonio Ramírez (born October 2, 1973) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Pedro Sánchez in the 2004 indie film Napoleon Dynamite. He later reprised his role in the 2012 animated series of the same name.

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1. Profile

Name (English): Efren Ramirez
Name (Japanese): エフレン・ラミレッツ
Reading: えふれん・らみれっつ
Born: October 2, 1973 (age 52)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Libra / Ox
Origin: Los Angeles, California, United States
Blood type: Private
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Occupation: film producer / film actor / voice actor / actor

2. Background

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