Mel Rodriguez
Birth Name:
Melvin Dimas Rodriguez
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase
- Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Law & Order" in 1999
- Quote: "I used comedy to deflect a lot of situations; if you make someone laugh, they don't want to punch you in the face ․․․ Performing was a way to make people laugh and cry, and it was a powerful thing that changed my life․"
- Best known for his comedic turns on such television shows as "Community" and "The George Lopez Show․"
Awards
- 2014Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actor/Television:Nominated
- 2015Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
- 2016Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2017Copper Wing Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Winner
- 2018Imagen Award - Best Actor - Feature Film:Nominated