Efren Ramirez
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Efren Ramírez | |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, California , U.S. | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | |
Efrain Antonio RamírezDJ, best known for playing Pedro Sánchez in the 2004 indie film Napoleon Dynamite. He later reprised his role in the 2012 animated series of the same name.
Early life
Ramírez was born in
Salvadoran parents. He has four brothers, one of whom is his identical twin Carlos.[3]
Career
Ramirez has starred in a number of films, including Napoleon Dynamite as Pedro Sánchez, American Summer as well as appearing as a contestant on MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar. On July 14, 2008 Sierra Mist released a series of commercials aimed at multicultural consumers in which Efren stars.
Soon after the success of Napoleon Dynamite, the music group
Cycle 8 of America's Next Top Model
.
Ramírez made several cameos throughout his career. In
Sleazy, Pedro appears as a cameo and lip syncs André 3000's verse.[4]
He co-founded Powerhouse Pictures Entertainment, LLC with
Kaplan Publishing
.
Personal life
In 1998, Efren married actress
annulled.[5]
Ramírez is also a
hard house. His production company "Nocturnal Rampage" throws a recurring rave event every summer in Austin, Texas.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Tammy and the T-Rex | Pizza Boy | |
| 1995 | Jury Duty | Pirate Pete's employee | |
| 1996 | Kazaam | Carlos | |
| 1998 | Melting Pot | Miguel Álvarez | |
| 1999 | King Cobra | Teen Boy | Direct-to-video release |
| 2000 | Rave | Bookie | |
| 2001 | Delivering Milo | Street Hustler | Uncredited role |
| 2004 | Napoleon Dynamite | Pedro Sánchez | |
| Just Hustle | Street Connection | ||
| 2006 | Tomorrow's Yesterday | Ron | |
| Gettin' Some Jail Time | Pico | ||
| Crank | Kaylo | ||
| Employee of the Month | Jorge Mecico | ||
| Walkout | Bobby Verdugo | ||
| 2007 | Moola | Hector | |
| Crossing the Heart | Jesus | ||
| 2009 | Ratko: The Dictator's Son | Ratko Volvic | |
American Summer
|
Hector | ||
| Gamer | DJ Twist | ||
| Crank: High Voltage | Venus/Kaylo | ||
| 2010 | When in Rome | Juan | Uncredited role |
| 2011 | The Pool Boys | Hector | |
| 2012 | Casa de Mi Padre
|
Esteban | |
| 2014 | School Dance | El Matador | |
| 2015 | Endgame | Mr. Alvarado | |
| 2016 | Varsity Punks | Coach Menlo | |
| Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life | Gus | ||
| 2017 | Trafficked | Enrique | |
| Mad Families | Rolando | ||
| 2022 | Lightyear | Airman Díaz |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Relativity | Xavier | Episode: "No Job Too Small" |
| 1997 | Dangerous Minds | Nutty | Episode: "The Feminine Mystique" |
| Nothing Sacred | Guillermo | Episode: "A Bloody Miracle" | |
| 1999 | Ryan Caulfield: Year One | Juan | Episode: "Nocturnal Radius" |
| Chicken Soup for the Soul | Paco | Episode: "Paco Come Home" | |
| 2000 | Missing Pieces | Renaldo | TV film |
| 2000, 2001 | Boston Public | Amaad Wilkens | Episodes: "Chapter Six", "Chapter Twenty-Two" |
| Even Stevens | Scrub Patrol | Episodes: "Scrub Day", "Easy Crier" | |
| 2003 | Judging Amy | Ricky Diaz | Episode: "Picture of Perfect" |
| ER | Jimmy | Episode: "Death and Taxes" | |
| 2004 | The District | Fernando Guttierez | Episode: "Ten Thirty-Three" |
| 2005 | George Lopez | The new class treasurer (parody of Pedro Sánchez) | Episode: "George's Extreme Makeover-Holmes Edition" |
| Robot Chicken | Pedro Sanchez/Domino's Pizzaman | Voice role Episode: " The Black Cherry "
| |
| 2006 | Walkout | Bobby Verdugo | HBO TV film |
| All You've Got | Carlos | MTV TV film | |
MADtv
|
Various roles | Episode: 12.3 | |
| 2007 | El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera | El Cucharón | Voice role Episode: " The Bride of Puma Loco "
|
| American Dad! | Paco | Voice role Episode: " American Dream Factory "
| |
| Celebrity Rap Superstar | Himself | ||
| Scrubs | "Caramel Bear" Ricky | Episode: "My Growing Pains" | |
| 2010 | Eastbound & Down | Catuey | Season 2 |
| 2012 | Napoleon Dynamite | Pedro Sánchez | Voice role |
| 2015 | Constantine | Julio | Episode: "The Saint of Last Resorts: Part 2" |
| 2016 | Bordertown | Ruiz Gonzalez | Voice role |
| Deadbeat | Morgue Ghost | Season 2 | |
| 2020 | Perpetual Grace, LTD | Felipe Guillermo Usted | Episodes:
|
| 2021 | The Casagrandes | Picosito | Voice role Episode: "Bend It Like Abuelo" |
| 2022 | Made for Love (TV series) | Oz Wimmer | S2E4: Episode: "Another Byron, Another Hazel" |
| 2022 | FBI: Most Wanted | Oscar Zamora | S4E3: Episode: "Succession" |
References
- ^ a b "Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3". The Associated Press. September 21, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Efren Ramirez - Biography". Archived from the original on April 19, 2009. Retrieved September 11, 2009.
- ^ "Efren Ramirez Bio - BuddyTV".
- ^ Sleazy Remix 2.0 Get Sleazier. January 27, 2012. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "Efren Ramirez Biography - Yahoo! Movies". Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ "Efren Ramirez - DJ Home". Archived from the original on January 8, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
External links
- Efren Ramirez on Twitter
- Efren Ramirez at IMDb
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