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Paul Rodriguez was born on January 19, 1955 in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Paul Rodriguez is credited as a film actor, television actor and voice actor. That works out to 71 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Manuel Dominguez High School.
My Take
Paul Rodriguez interests me as a trailblazer more than a punchline machine. Born in Culiacan and raised navigating two cultures, he turned the immigrant experience into stand-up that opened doors for a generation of Latino comedians. I admire how he refused to be boxed in, moving between acting, voice work, and directing without losing the comic's instinct for a live crowd. People often know him now through his famous skateboarding son, but I think Paul's own grit and craft deserve top billing. His career is a quiet study in persistence and reinvention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Rodriguez
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・ロドリゲス
- Reading
- ぽーる・ろどりげす
- Born
- January 19, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / voice actor / stand-up comedian / film director
2. Background
- High school
- Manuel Dominguez High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.paulrodriguez.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Rodriguez%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q326939
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Rodriguez born?
Born January 19, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Paul Rodriguez from?
Paul Rodriguez is from Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.
What does Paul Rodriguez do?
Paul Rodriguez works as film actor, television actor, voice actor, stand-up comedian, film director.
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