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Adam Rodríguez

b. 1975

American actor, writer, and director

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Born 1975. Adam Rodríguez is an American and Cuban actor, television actor, film actor, screenwriter and television director.

Adam Michael Rodriguez (born April 2, 1975) 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, the son of Janet, an airline ticket agent, and Ramon Rodriguez, an executive with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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

He attended Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York, graduating in 1993. 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.

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. He played Bobby, Hilda's love interest, in season 4 of Ugly Betty.

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

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, replacing Shemar Moore.

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

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.

Year Title Role Notes 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2014 2015 2017 2018 2021 2023

Year Title Role Notes 1997 1997–1998 1999 1999–2000 2001 2001–2002 2001 2002–2012 2003 2004 2005 2007 2009–2010 2010 "Shawn and Gus in Drag (Racing)" 2011 2012 "Slumpbuster" 2013 2014 2015 2015–2018 2015 2016 Episode: "Channing Tatum vs. Jenna Dewan-Tatum" 2016–2020; 2022–present 2020 2021

Year Title Notes 2011–2012 2015 2018–2026

Year Title Notes 2011–2012

Year Title Role Notes 1999 "If You Had My Love" Jennifer Lopez music video 2003 "Many Men" music video 2006 "I Call It Love" 's Boyfriend music video 2009 "Respect My Conglomerate" music video "It Kills Me" music video

Year Award Category Project Result 2013

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Clarkstown High School North
Also known as
Adam Rodriguez, Adam Michael Rodriguez

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Rodríguez?

American actor, writer, and director

When was Adam Rodríguez born?

Adam Rodríguez was born on 2 April 1975 in Yonkers.

What is Adam Rodríguez's occupation?

Adam Rodríguez is an actor, television actor, film actor, screenwriter and television director.

What nationality is Adam Rodríguez?

Adam Rodríguez is American and Cuban.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adam Rodríguez

· Wikidata: Q350746

· DBpedia: Adam Rodriguez

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