Adam Rodriguez

Adam Michael Rodriguez (born April 2, 1975)[1] is an American actor, screenwriter and director. He became known for his role as Eric Delko on CSI: Miami. He currently portrays Task Force Agent Luke Alvez in Criminal Minds.

Early life

Rodriguez was born in Yonkers, New York,[2] the son of Janet, an airline ticket agent, and Ramon Rodriguez, an executive with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.[1][3]

His father is of half Puerto Rican and half Cuban descent, and his mother is of Puerto Rican ancestry.[4]

He attended Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York, graduating in 1993.[5] Rodriguez initially hoped to be a professional baseball player, but after a high school injury, he turned his attention to acting and performed in a children's theater in New York.

Before full-time acting, he was a stockbroker.[4]

Career

Rodriguez has appeared in commercials, including one for Coca-Cola. He later appeared on Brooklyn South, Law & Order, Felicity, Roswell, and NYPD Blue.[6]

He appeared in a number of music videos, including Jennifer Lopez's 1999 video "If You Had My Love"; Busta Rhymes' "Respect My Conglomerate"; Lionel Richie's "I Call It Love"; Melanie Fiona's "It Kills Me"; 50 Cent's "Many Men"; and Wisin & Yandel's "No Dejemos Que Se Apague". He was a participant in the pro-Barack Obama video "Yes We Can".

He starred in 18 episodes of Roswell (Season 3)

He was part of the original cast of CSI: Miami, which premiered in 2002. He later directed and wrote the episode "Hunting Ground" (season 9, episode 16). He left the main cast five episodes into season 8 and was credited as a recurring cast member for eight episodes. He returned to the main cast in season 9 and remained on the show until it ended with season 10 in 2012.

Rodriguez starred in the 2009 Tyler Perry movie I Can Do Bad All by Myself as Sandino.[2] He co-starred in a smaller film, Love and Debate.[7] He played Bobby, Hilda's love interest, in season 4 of Ugly Betty.

He appeared in Let the Game Begin (2010),[8]Magic Mike (2012), Magic Mike XXL (2015), and Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023).[4]

In 2015, he was cast in the recurring role of Dr. Chavez in the second season of The Night Shift.[9][10]

Rodriguez was on the cover of H mag in April 2012, photographed by Joey Shaw. .

In 2016, Rodriguez was cast as Luke Alvez, an FBI Fugitive Task Force Agent who joins the Behavioral Analysis Unit in season 12 of Criminal Minds,[11] replacing Shemar Moore.

In 2021, Rodriguez was cast as Bobby Diaz in a recurring role in the NBC drama series Ordinary Joe.[12]

Personal life

Rodriguez married model Grace Gail, the daughter of actor Max Gail, in 2016. They have three children, including son Bridgemont Bernard Rodriguez, who was born on March 16, 2020.[13][14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRefs.
2000Details Chris Short film[15]
2001Impostor Trooper #1
2002King RikkiAlejandro Rojas
2005Keeper of the PastStanley Short film
2006Love & DebateElias
Splinter Private Martinez
Unknown County Doctor
2007Take Steven
2008B.O.H.I.C.A. Diz [16]
A Kiss of ChaosFreddie [17]
Christmas BreakAlejandro Short film
15 Minutes of FameCasting Director[18]
2009I Can Do Bad All By MyselfSandino [19]
2010Let the Game BeginRowan Sly 'Ricky'[20]
Cielito lindoLeonardo [21]
Caught in the CrossfireShepherd Direct-to-video [22]
2012Magic MikeTito [23]
2014About Last NightSteven Thaler
Lovesick Jason [24]
2015Magic Mike XXLTito [25]
2017Axis N/aVoice role
CHiPs Shamus
2018Incredibles 2Detective No. 2Cameo Voice role
2021A Christmas ProposalJulian Diaz
2023Magic Mike's Last DanceTito [26]
Scrambled Sterling "Peter Pan"

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRefs.
1997NYPD BlueUniform CopEpisode: "Upstairs, Downstairs"
1997–1998Brooklyn SouthOfficer Hector VillanuevaMain role19 episodes
1999Ryan Caulfield: Year OneGuest Episode: "Pilot"
Law & OrderChino Episode: "Marathon"
1999–2000Felicity Erik KiddRecurring role3 episodes
2001All SoulsPatrick FortadoRecurring role6 episodes
2001–2002Resurrection Blvd.Jorge Recurring role4 episodes
Roswell Jesse Esteban RamirezMain role (season 3)18 episodes
2001CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationEric DelkoEpisode: "Cross-Jurisdictions"
2002–2012CSI: MiamiMain role219 episodes
2003Queens SupremeHector MartinezEpisode: "Pilot"
2004Six Feet UnderKenny SimmsEpisode: "The Black Forest"
2005Kim PossibleBurn BurnamVoice roleEpisode: "Team Impossible"
Category 7: The End of the WorldUSAF Pilot RitterMiniseries [27]
2007NCIS Dead Body in the TaxiEpisode: "Trojan Horse"
2009–2010Ugly BettyBobby TalercioRecurring role11 episodes
2010Psych Tommy NixEpisode: "Shawn and Gus in Drag (Racing)"
2011Sesame StreetDetective Alfie BettsEpisode: "Letter 'R' Mystery"
2012Necessary RoughnessEdmund "Gonzo" GonzalezEpisode: "Slumpbuster"
2013The Goodwin GamesIvan Recurring role3 episodes[28]
2014Reckless Preston CruzMain role13 episodes
2015The Night ShiftDr. Joseph "Joey" ChavezRecurring role6 episodes
2015–2018Jane the VirginJonathan ChavezRecurring role7 episodes
2015Empire Laz DelgadoRecurring role5 episodes
Runner Troy Television film
2016Chunk & BeanJim HerreraPilot [29]
Lip Sync BattleHimself Episode: "Channing Tatum vs. Jenna Dewan-Tatum"
2016–2020; 2022–presentCriminal MindsLuke Alvez103 episodesMain role (seasons 12–present)
2020Penny Dreadful: City of AngelsRaul VegaRecurring role
One Day at a TimeDanny Episode: "Boundaries"[30]
2021Ordinary JoeBobby DiazRecurring role

Director

YearTitleNotes
2011–2012CSI: MiamiEpisodes: "Hunting Ground" & "At Risk"
2015Scorpion Episode: "Dam Breakthrough"
2018–2026Criminal MindsEpisodes: "Last Gasp", "Ashley", "Pay-Per View", "Homesick" & "The Witching Hour"

Writer

YearTitleNotes
2011–2012CSI: MiamiEpisodes: "Hunting Ground" & "At Risk"

Music videos

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999"If You Had My Love"Man in dark roomJennifer Lopez music video
2003"Many Men"Detective 50 Cent music video
2006"I Call It Love"Nicole Richie's BoyfriendLionel Richie music video
2009"Respect My Conglomerate"Police officerBusta Rhymes music video
"It Kills Me"Boyfriend Melanie Fiona music video

Awards and nominations

Year[a]AwardCategoryProject  ResultRefs.
2013MTV Movie AwardsBest Musical MomentMagic MikeNominated[31]

References

  1. 12"Adam Rodriguez" (2006). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Vol. 71. Detroit: Gale. Accessed via Biography in Context database, August 7, 2016.
  2. 12Rodriguez, Francis (September 16, 2009). "CSI's Adam Rodríguez looks beyond 'Miami'". New York Daily News. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
  3. "Adam Rodriguez profile". filmreference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  4. 123Terrero, Nina (June 27, 2012). "Adam Rodriguez Strips Down and Tells All". NBCLatino.com. NBC News. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  5. "Westchester Native Joins CBS' 'Criminal Minds' Cast As Show's Star Is Fired". Rivertowns Daily Voice. 14 August 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2018 via rivertowns.dailyvoice.com.
  6. Lindlain, Liz (April 2, 2026). "Award-Winning Actor, Whose Career Spans 29 Years, Turns 51". yahoo.com. Parade.
  7. Marquez, Eui-jo (July 2009). "LI've & Debate". Home Media Magazine. 31 (30): 28.
  8. "Let the Game Begin (2010)". IMDb.com. 17 January 2010.
  9. "'Jane The Virgin' Casts 'Magic Mike' Star Adam Rodriguez for Recurring Arc". TheWrap. 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  10. Turchiano, Danielle (2018-03-03). "'Jane The Virgin' Boss Breaks Down Revisiting the Jane-Chavez Relationship Through the 'Me Too' Lens". Variety. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  11. Prudom, Laura (June 8, 2016). "Criminal Minds' Casts Adam Rodriguez as Series Regular for Season 12". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  12. Petski, Denise (July 23, 2021). "Adam Rodriguez Joins NBC Drama Series 'Ordinary Joe' As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  13. "'Criminal Minds' Star Adam Rodriguez and Wife Grace Welcome Third Child Together". Celebrity Parents. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  14. "It's a Boy! Adam Rodriguez and Wife Grace Welcome Son Bridgemont Bernard: 'In Love'". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  15. "Details". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  16. De Leon, Kris (February 4, 2008). "'CSI: Miami' Actor Stars in a War Movie". BuddyTV. Seattle: Advanced Media Research Group, Inc. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  17. "A Kiss of Chaos". Fabrication Films. Los Angeles. February 15, 2011. ASIN B00473YW14. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  18. "15 Minutes of Fame". Fabrication Films. Los Angeles. May 8, 2012. ASIN B007I1TG6I. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  19. "I Can Do Bad All By Myself". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  20. "Let the Game Begin". Rotten Tomatoes. Los Angeles: Fandango Media. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  21. "Filman en Chihuahua "Cielito Lindo"". Wayback Machine. San Francisco: Internet Archive. Archived from the original on August 17, 2007. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  22. "Caught in the Crossfire". Fabrication Films. Los Angeles. July 13, 2010. ASIN B003INBNQQ. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  23. "Magic Mike". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  24. "Lovesick". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  25. "Magic Mike XXL". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  26. Williams, Jordan (February 11, 2023). "All 5 Original Character Cameos In Magic Mike 3 Explained". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  27. "Category 7: The End of the World". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  28. Snierson, Dan (September 13, 2012). "Adam Rodriguez signs on to 'The Goodwin Games' – EXCLUSIVE". Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  29. Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 18, 2016). "'Breaking Bad' Alum Anna Gunn Cast in ABC Comedy Pilot 'Chunk & Bean'". Variety. Archived from the original on April 10, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  30. "Adam Rodriguez on Getting Catfished by Rita Moreno's Character on 'One Day at a Time' (Exclusive)". ET Online.
  31. Brevet, Brad (March 5, 2013). "2013 MTV Movie Award Nominations Led By 'Django Unchained' and 'Ted'". Rope of Silicon. Archived from the original on March 11, 2013. Retrieved March 16, 2013.

Notes

  1. Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.