Rico Rodriguez (actor)
Rico Rodriguez (born July 31, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Manny Delgado in the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family. In 2012, he wrote a book titled Reel Life Lessons... So Far.
Rico Rodriguez | |
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 Rodriguez at the 2015 Paley Center for Media | |
| Born | July 31, 1998 Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Notable credit(s) | Manny Delgado in Modern Family |
| Relatives | Raini Rodriguez (sister) |
Early and personal life
Rodriguez was born in Bryan, Texas, the son of Diane and Roy Rodriguez, who owned the Rodriguez Tire Service.[1] His siblings are brothers Ray and Roy Jr., and sister Raini Rodriguez, who is an actress.[2] He is of Mexican descent. On March 12, 2017, Rodriguez's father, Roy, died at age 52.[3]
Career
Rodriguez in June 2010.
Rodriguez had not considered becoming an actor until around 2006, when his sister began acting. In December 2010, he said that he thought he would be "a NASCAR chef going to the moon".[4]
In September 2009, he began playing Manny Delgado in Modern Family.[5] He and the Modern Family cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2011 and 2012; they were nominated for the same award in 2010.[6]
He wrote a book that was published in November 2012, titled Reel Life Lessons... So Far.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Epic Movie | Chanchito | |
| 2007 | Parker | Kid on Playground #2 | Short film |
| 2008 | Babysitters Beware | Marco | |
| 2009 | Opposite Day | Kid Janitor | |
| 2011 | The Muppets | TMNT Fan | Cameo |
| 2015 | Endgame | Jose | |
| 2016 | El Americano: The Movie | Cuco (voice) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Ice cream kid prankster | 10 episodes |
| 2007 | Cory in the House | Rico | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | ER | James | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Nip/Tuck | Kid #1 | 1 episode |
| 2007 | iCarly | Boy riding toy horse | Episode: "iRue the Day" |
| 2008 | My Name Is Earl | Kid | Season 3, Episode 20: "Girl Earl" |
| 2009 | NCIS | Travis Buckley | Season 6, Episode 19: "Hide and Seek" |
| 2009–2020 | Modern Family | Manny Delgado | Main cast |
| 2011 | Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil | Luigi Vendetta (voice) | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Leo | 1 Episode |
| 2012 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Chi | Episode: "The Weeping Woman" |
| 2012 | Sesame Street | Presenter | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Mad | Norman / Costumed Boy / Linus van Pelt (voice) | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Cyberchase | Ollie (voice) | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Jake and the Never Land Pirates | Snow-Foot (voice) | Episode: "The Legendary Snow-Foot!" |
| 2015 | Austin & Ally | Benny | Episode: "Burdens & Boynado" |
| 2016 | Chopped Junior | Guest Judge | Season 2, Episode 3 "Quail Quest" |
| 2016 | Victor and Valentino | Valentino (voice) | Pilot episode |
| 2016 | Nickelodeon's Ultimate Halloween Haunted House | Himself | Main role |
| 2018–2019 | The Lion Guard | Raha (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Double Dare | Himself | Contestant; episode: "Team Rico vs. Team Raini"[8] |
| 2020 | The Substitute | Himself | Episode: "Rico & Raini Rodriguez" |
| 2020 | Unfiltered | Himself | Episode: “Super Cats & Fierce Ice Cream!” |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Modern Family | Nominated |
| 2010 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| 2010 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series | Won | |
| 2010 | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV: Male Breakout Star | Won | |
| 2010 | Imagen Award | Best Supporting Actor – Television | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| 2011 | ALMA Award | Favorite TV Actor – Supporting Role in a Comedy | Won | |
| 2011 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV: Male Breakout Star | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| 2012 | ALMA Award | Favorite TV Actor – Supporting Role in a Comedy | Won | |
| 2013 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| 2013 | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV: Male Breakout Star | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Screen Actors Guild | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Image Award | Best Young Actor – Television | Won | |
| 2015 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
References
- "Young Bryan siblings are finding success in Hollywood – The Eagle: Brazos Life". The Eagle. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- "Rico Rodriguez Congratulates His Sister Raini Rodriguez For Her Role in Disney's "PROM" Movie Disney Dreaming". DisneyDreaming.com. Retrieved December 19, 2010.
- "'Modern Family' actor Rico Rodriguez mourns father's death". Fox News. March 20, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- Rosario, y Mariela (December 9, 2010). "Rico Rodriguez says he's "Nothing like Manny"". Latina.
- "Manny (Rico Rodriguez)". ABC. Archived from the original on December 21, 2010. Retrieved December 19, 2010.
- "Television – Modern Family". The New York Times. December 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- "'Modern Family' Star Rico Rodriguez Spills TV Secrets, Life Lessons in New Book". ABC News. November 20, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- "Double Dare – TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
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