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Paul Rodriguez

Paul Rodriguez

Actor and writer, also director, producer and composer · Born January 19, 1955 (71) · Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Paul Rodriguez (born January 19, 1955) is a 6-foot-tall Native-Latino American businessman, entrepreneur, stand-up comedian and actor.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 19, 1955 (71)
From
Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Works as
Actor and writer, also director, producer and composer
Titles
49 on MovieCove · 85 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 44% in 30 days

What are Paul Rodriguez's films like?

Across their 37 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy14 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 23rd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Animation3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th percentile
: browse their Animation movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 11th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Family2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Family movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
28%
Self
25%
Society
15%
Morality
14%
Survival
11%
Power
6%
Ideas
1%
Family bonds11 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth10 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity8 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship6 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 37 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 26 · Serious 8 · Dark 3

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 19 · Stylized 16 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 12 · Charged 21 · Intense 4

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

A split, not a type: Steady 19 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 6

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 10 · Some laughs 13 · Funny 14

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

Slow burn 15 · Even-paced 18 · Relentless 4

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

Casual 26 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 2

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

Resolved 29 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 8 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 8
Hero
2 of 8
Shadow
2 of 8
Herald
1 of 8
Threshold guardian
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
14
Absurd
13
Joyful
11
Tense
10
Hopeful
13
Other
38

How their films linger

Hopeful21 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good20 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy26
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous4

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 Paul Rodriguez's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 33 of their 49 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Paul Rodriguez'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

85 credits, 49 with a MovieCove page; 26 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Dreamer Cinderella(2026)

    as Savino

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Holy Cash(2024)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Actor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Silent Life: The Story of the Lady in Black(2023)

    Producer · as Alexander De Salm

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • A Marriage Made in Heaven(2022)

    as Manuel Velosco

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Tomorrow's Game(2022)

    as Jorge Robles

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Clifford the Big Red Dog(2021)

    as Sanchez

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Chateau Vato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Gustavo

  • Ruta Madre(2019)

    as Flaco

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Loves Me, Loves Me Not(2019)

    as Principal Davis

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • The Curse of La Llorona(2019)

    as Officer Claro

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • A Million Little Things(2018)

    Show 4 episodes · as Javier Mendez

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Armed(2018)

    as Hector

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • The Griddle House(2018)

    as Amos

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Paul Rodriguez: The Here & Wow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Writer · as Himself

  • Pray for Rain(2017)

    as Francisco Reynoso

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Sandy Wexler(2017)

    as Testimonial

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Voiceless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Americano(2016)

    as El Divino

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Celia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show Creator

  • Gravy(2015)

    as Chuy

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Mission Air(2014)

    as General Raul

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Bazurto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 63 episodes · Writer

  • Fixing a Paco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

  • The First Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Dictator Rafael

  • Without Men(2011)

    as Camacho

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore(2010)

    as Crazy Carlito (voice)

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • The Deported (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ernesto

  • Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Bato

  • Paul Rodriguez & Friends: Comedy Rehab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Executive Producer · Writer · as Himself

  • Beverly Hills Chihuahua(2008)

    as Chico (voice)

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen(2006)

    as Mr. C (voice)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Cloud 9(2006)

    as Mr. Wong

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • El vacilón: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Paul Rodriguez

  • The World's Fastest Indian(2005)

    as Fernando

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • The Buzz on Maggie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Julio's Father (voice)

  • Back by Midnight(2004)

    as Next Week

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • A Cinderella Story(2004)

    as Bobby

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Baadasssss!(2003)

    as Jose Garcia

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Time Changer(2002)

    as Eddie Martinez

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Chasing Papi(2003)

    as Costas Delgado

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Rosas

  • Blood Work(2002)

    as Detective Ronaldo Arrango

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Original Latin Kings of Comedy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Writer · as Himself

  • Ali(2001)

    as Dr. Ferdie Pacheco

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Shipment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Jose Garcia

  • Tortilla Soup(2001)

    as Orlando Castillo

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Rat Race(2001)

    as Gus the Cabbie

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles(2001)

    as Diego

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • G-Men from Hell(2000)

    as Winford 'Weenie Man'

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Ready to Run(2000)

    as T.J. (voice)

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Price of Glory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Pepe

  • Mambo Café (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Frank

  • It's Christopher Lowell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Race (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gustavo Alvarez

  • ALMA Awards (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • King of the Hill(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Jacinto (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • E! True Hollywood Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Twister(1996)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Rough Magic(1995)

    as Diego

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Gilbert the Fish (voice) · as Jesse (voice) · as Tizoc (voice)

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Paul Rodriguez: Live in San Quentin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Writer · as Himself

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Ben Rivera

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Rhythm Thief(1994)

    as Eladio

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Loco Slam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • A Million to Juan(1994)

    Director · Characters · as Juan Lopez

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Made in America(1993)

    as Jose

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Satanas

  • Paul Rodriguez: Behind Bars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Executive Producer · Writer · as Self

  • Hi Honey - I'm Dead(1991)

    as Ralph, The Angel

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Grand Slam (US) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 8 episodes · as Pedro Gomez

  • Grand Slam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Pedro Gomez

  • It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Composer

  • Trial and Error (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 8 episodes · as Tony Rivera

  • Born in East L.A.(1987)

    as Javier

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Ponce de Leon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Julio

  • The Whoopee Boys(1986)

    as Barney Benar

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Miracles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Juan

  • Quicksilver(1986)

    as Hector Rodriguez

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Tall Tales & Legends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Julio

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Ramone

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • a.k.a. Pablo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 6 episodes · as Paul Rivera

  • D.C. Cab(1983)

    as Xavier

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Belzer Behind Bars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Writer · as Self

  • Gloria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Jerry

  • I'm Not Like That No More (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 84 titles, 83 of them dated from 1982 to 2025; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

Twister (1996)

$495M worldwide

Highest rated

Baadasssss! (2003)

Midcredits 83rd

Most popular right now

Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)

Film career

19822025

Peak 2002 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. 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 84: 73 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score29thDirecting2 of 84: 0 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting9 of 84: 5 only writing, 4 with another roleProducing2 of 84: 0 only producing, 2 with another roleMusic1 of 84: 1 only music, 0 with another roleOther crew1 of 84: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

84 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1980s13 · 11 acting · 2 crew1990s18 · 16 acting · 3 crew2000s25 · 23 acting · 2 crew2010s20 · 17 acting · 3 crew2020s7 · 7 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 22 roles
83980308

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Paul Rodriguez's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 28th percentile, the median of all 44; across their 37 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 30th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 37

Approval · how many liked their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 37

Reach · how many have seen their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 37

Midcredits score across 49 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th20

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 49 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive6
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed25

Most divisive · actor

The Dreamer Cinderella (2026)

99th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

Midcredits 96th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 31 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 32. 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.

Is Paul Rodriguez's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 4 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 41 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles18–56 · median 32 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 52 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 29 · mildMedian of all films: 33

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Paul Rodriguez work with?

People who share at least 2 of Paul Rodriguez's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Gary Busey shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers