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Adam Rodriguez
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April 2, 1975 in Yonkers, NY
Biography:Latino actor and heartthrob Adam Rodriguez found a convenient backdoor to Hollywood success. Proving definitively the old adage that "it's all in who you know," Rodriguez's dad, the longtime COO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, happened to be watching the Emmys in 1996 and recognized an old army buddy accepting a production award. The gentleman in question had graduated from policeman to NYPD Blue consultant to one of the program's producers. The elder Rodriguez impulsively phoned his pal to congratulate him on the award; this led to a renewed friendship, and in time, a small guest spot for Adam on NYPD Blue. At that point, Rodriguez had only just decided on his true calling in life. A stint of seemingly random occupations (including stockbroker and bellhop) followed by a brief theatrical tenure at the Jersey Peppermill Playhouse convinced the young man that his passion lay in acting. The Emmy... Full Biography
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Taraji P. Henson, left, Mary J. Blige and Adam Rodriguez in "Tyler Perry's I Can do Bad All by...
Adam Rodriguez and Taraji P. Henson in "Tyler Perry's I Can do Bad All by Myself"
Freddy Siglar, left, Adam Rodriguez, Kwesi Boakye and Hope Olaide Wilson in "Tyler Perry's I Can do...
Freddy Siglar, left, Hope Olaide Wilson, Kwesi Boakye Taraji P. Henson and Adam Rodriguez in "Tyler...
Adam Rodriguez and Ciarra
Adam Rodriguez and guest
Adam Rodriguez and Ciarra
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