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Rolando Molina

Rolando Molina

Actor · Born August 13, 1971 (55) · San Salvador, El Salvador

Rolando Molina was born Rolando Argueta-Molina in San Salvador, El Salvador, and came to the U.S. at a very young age along with his single mother Ana and younger brother Mario. Rolando and his family struggled to pursue the American dream. All three stayed with family and friends and finally settled down in the suburbs of North Hollywood, California. He attended North Hollywood High School and grew up with the magic of the movies and television. Determined to break into the industry he had grown to love, after graduation Rolando took a job as a security guard at Universal Studios. One day while working the truck gate, a man driving a Porsche 911 with Florida plates drove up to the gate. It turned out to be Edward James Olmos, who was on the Universal lot to begin production on his gritty film American Me (1992). Olmos saw something in Rolando that caught his attention. A few days later Rolando was approached by Olmos' casting director, who asked him to audition for this film. He did and booked the part, making "American Me" was Rolando's acting debut.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
August 13, 1971 (55)
From
San Salvador, El Salvador
Works as
Actor
Titles
53 on MovieCove · 75 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 14% in 30 days

What are Rolando Molina's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
37%
Self
20%
Bonds
16%
Society
13%
Morality
8%
Power
7%
Survival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 2 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Dread
2
Warm
2
Romantic
1
Melancholic
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Fun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Rolando Molina's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 43 of their 53 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Pluto TV (16).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Rolando Molina's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

75 credits, 53 with a MovieCove page.

  • Estela, Is It You? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Luis

  • Unstable(2023)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lorenzo

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Papi Chulo(2018)

    as Juan

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Murder in the Woods(2017)

    as Jesus

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Santino Noguera

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Bridge(2013)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Maron(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Latino Guy

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Advocates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kevin Guzman

  • Touch(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Hector

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Platinum Illusions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Oso

  • Switched at Birth(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Cop

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Harry's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Rodrigo

  • Rizzoli & Isles(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Eduardo

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Justified(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Aguilar

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Sons of Tucson(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Vic

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Meteor(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mexican Trucker

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Ladies of the House(2008)

    as Manny

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Eagle Eye(2008)

    as TSA Agent

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Sons of Anarchy(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Benny

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Delta Farce(2007)

    as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Expired (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Meter Money Collector

  • Dirt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Ozzy Romero

  • Dexter(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Armando

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Heroes(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Motel Clerk

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • What About Brian(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Bouncy Guy

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Virgin of Juarez(2006)

    as Cop

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Rumor Has It...(2005)

    as Mover

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Domino(2005)

    as Security Manager

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Wanted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Idalo Tavarez

  • The Closer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Tomas Medina

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Suite Life of Zack & Cody(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Héctor

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • American Dad!(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Fernando Jaramillo (voice) · as Meth lab guy (voice) · as Mex (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Boston Legal(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Miguel Obisbo

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Desperate Housewives(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Hector Sanchez

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Cake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Benzito

  • Joan of Arcadia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Trash Man God

  • The Handler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Bruce Almighty(2003)

    as Hood

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Kingpin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Less Than Perfect(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Security Man

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Rulon Domingo

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Firefly(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Bolles

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Shield(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Hector Estanza

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • A Better Way to Die(2000)

    as Chach

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Crossing Jordan(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Hector Chirullo

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Crazy/Beautiful(2001)

    as Hector

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • My Wife and Kids(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Valet

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Sammy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice)

  • Next Friday(2000)

    as Baby Joker

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Ladies Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Iladio

  • Family Guy(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice) · as Cellmate (voice) · as Drug Dealer (voice) · as Tony Montana (voice) · as Valet (voice)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Brown's Requiem(1998)

    as Ernie

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Unknown Cyclist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Support Van Driver

  • Charmed(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Hernandez

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Martial Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Christian Rudecki

  • L.A. Doctors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Louis

  • The Pandora Project (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Jefe

  • Primary Colors(1998)

    as Anthony Ramirez

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Dharma & Greg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Hector

  • Trading Favors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Hector

  • Gun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Guard #1

  • Dangerous Minds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Rich Man's Wife(1996)

    as Gangbanger

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Juror

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Pacific Blue(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Manolo · as Munchkin

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • Virtuosity(1995)

    as Videostore Salesman

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Wayans Bros.(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Orson

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Cybill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Grip

  • In the Flesh(1995)

    as Beefy Cop

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • ER(1994)

    Show 5 episodes · as Rolando

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Living Single(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as The Waiter

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Menace II Society(1993)

    as Vato #1

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Randy Drago

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • American Me(1992)

    as Cop

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Punk #1

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 86th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 75 titles from 1989 to 2024; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

Next Friday (2000)

$60M worldwide

Highest rated

Crazy/Beautiful (2001)

Midcredits 60th

Most popular right now

Next Friday (2000)

Film career

19892024

Peak 2002 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting75 of 75: 75 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s25 · acting2000s34 · acting2010s13 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Rolando Molina's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 33rd percentile, the median of all 19; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 31st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

37thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 53 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up18
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th11

Shape of the crowd

27 of their 53 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser27
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

Murder in the Woods (2017)

86th percentile spread · 58% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Menace II Society (1993)

Midcredits 95th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Rolando Molina work with?

People who share at least 2 of Rolando Molina's MovieCove titles; Soledad St. Hilaire shares the most, 2.