Paul Rodriguez's career as a comedian and actor has spanned more than two decades, featuring a remarkable array of starring roles and appearances in over 30 films, along with numerous television series and specials. His big break in the entertainment industry came while he was doing comedy warm-ups for Norman Lear's show "Gloria." This led to Lear developing a weekly series for Paul titled "a.k.a. Pablo," marking a significant milestone as the first television show about a Mexican American family on mainstream American television—a distinction enshrined at the Smithsonian. Following "a.k.a. Pablo," Paul went on to star in two other series, "Trial and Error" and "Grand Slam" for CBS. From 1990 to 1994, he hosted "El Show de Paul Rodriguez," an entertainment talk show on the Spanish-language network Univision, which reached audiences across the United States and 17 other countries in Central and South America. In 1994, Paul made his directorial debut with "A Million to Juan," a family comedy he also wrote and starred in. Aside from directing, he guest-starred in the Showtime original series "Resurrection Boulevard" and produced six HBO comedy specials including "Loco Slam," "Live in San Quentin," and "Idiots and Armadillos," which he also wrote and executive-produced. Additionally, he hosted The Alma Awards on ABC and the Latino Laugh Festival on Showtime and produced four specials for the Fox Broadcasting Company, including "Back to School" and "Behind Bars." Transitioning from television to film, Paul made his feature film debut in the Universal Pictures comedy "D.C. Cab," followed by roles in Orion Pictures' "Miracles," Paramount's "The Whoopee Boys," Columbia Pictures' "Quicksilver," Universal's "Born in East L.A.," and "Made in America." He earned the role of outspoken fight physician Freddie Pacheco in Columbia Pictures' biopic "Ali," directed by Michael Mann and produced by John Peters. His diverse filmography also includes roles in "The Price of Glory," "Tortilla Soup," "Crocodile Dundee in L.A," "The Shipment," "Rat Race," and "Chasing Papi." He worked with Clint Eastwood in Warner Brothers' "Bloodwork." Paul also served as executive producer and star of the comedy concert film, “The Original Latin Kings of Comedy,” released by Paramount Pictures. His more recent film projects include "A Cinderella Story" with Hilary Duff, “Baadasssss!” directed by Mario Van Peebles, "Cloud Nine" starring Burt Reynolds, and "The World's Fastest Indian" starring Sir Anthony Hopkins. In addition to ongoing projects such as two series picked up by VH1 and UPN/Revolution Studios, Paul recently starred in a comedy showcase series titled "The Laugh Factory: Very Funny," set to air on TBS. As a popular figure in the world of stand-up comedy, Paul has built a strong fan base over the years, performing live to over one million concertgoers across the country. Known within Hispanic communities as akin to Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, and George Carlin in the realm of original comedy, he is celebrated as the Original Latin King of Comedy. Paul remains deeply connected to the Latino community, actively working with civic and educational groups. He dedicates his contributions primarily to the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund (NHSF) and appears regularly on HBO's Comic Relief, supporting various charitable efforts. He also hosts the annual Elizabeth Glaser Pediatrics AIDS Foundation celebrity golf tournament.