Efren Ramirez

American actor (born 1973)


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::summary American actor (born 1973) ::

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nameEfren Ramírez
imageEfren Ramirez by Gage Skidmore.jpg
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captionRamirez at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con
birth_nameEfren Antonio Ramírez
birth_date
birth_placeLos Angeles, California, U.S.
occupationActor
years_active1992–present
spouse
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** Efren Antonio Ramírez** (born October 2, 1973) is an American actor. He is 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 on October 2, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, to Salvadoran parents. He has four brothers, one of whom is his identical twin Carlos.

Career

Ramirez has starred in a number of films, including Napoleon Dynamite as Pedro Sánchez, Employee of the Month, Crank and Crank: High Voltage, Searching for Mickey Fish, All You've Got, and Walkout and made cameos in Nacho Libre and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. In 2009, Efren starred in the comedy 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 G. Love and Special Sauce asked Efren to appear in their music video "Booty Call". He also played Ashlee Simpson's boyfriend in the music video for her 2005 song "Boyfriend". Ramírez made a cameo appearance in a 2005 episode of ABC's George López wearing a T-shirt similar to the shirt Jon Heder wears in Napoleon Dynamite that reads, "Vote For Pedro". In 2007 Ramírez appeared as the judge for an acting challenge on Cycle 8 of America's Next Top Model.

Ramírez made several cameos throughout his career. In King Cobra, he portrayed a teenager playing a game of hide-and-seek with his girlfriend (portrayed by Ramirez's wife Iyari Limon). They later end up as prey for the title antagonist. In the music video for Sleazy, Pedro appears as a cameo and lip syncs André 3000's verse.

He co-founded Powerhouse Pictures Entertainment, LLC with Chris Barrett, and they co-authored the book Direct Your Own Life: How To Be A Star in Any Field You Choose being published on June 10, 2008 through Kaplan Publishing.

Personal life

In 1998, Ramírez married actress Iyari Limon. The marriage was annulled the following year.

Ramírez is also a DJ, who has performed worldwide and toured in over 50 cities across 5 continents. His sets include a variety of music, from hip hop, funk, disco, to hard house. His production company "Nocturnal Rampage" throws a recurring rave event every summer in Austin, Texas.

Filmography

Film

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YearTitleRoleNotesTammy and the T-RexJury DutyKazaamMelting PotKing CobraRaveDelivering MiloNapoleon DynamiteJust HustleTomorrow's YesterdayGettin' Some Jail TimeCrankEmployee of the MonthWalkoutMoolaCrossing the HeartRatko: The Dictator's Son**GamerCrank: High VoltageWhen in RomeCasa de mi padreSchool DanceEndgameVarsity PunksMiddle School: The Worst Years of My LifeTraffickedMad FamiliesLightyearSatanic HispanicsDue Justice*Seven Cemeteries *
1994Pizza BoyFilm debut role
1995Pirate Pete's employee
1996Carlos
1998Miguel Álvarez
1999Teen BoyDirect-to-video
2000Bookie
2001Street HustlerUncredited
2004Pedro Sánchez
2004Street Connection
2006RonShort film
2006PicoShort film
2006Kaylo
2006Jorge Mecico
2006Bobby Verdugo
2007HectorIndependent film
2007Jesus
2009Ratko VolvicDirect-to-video
2009Hector
2009DJ Twist
2009Venus/Kaylo
2010JuanUncredited
2012Esteban
2014El Matador
2015Mr. Alvarado
2016Coach Menlo
2016Gus
2017Enrique
2017RolandoCrackle original movie
2022
2022The Traveler
2023Detective Santigo
2024Miguel
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Television

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YearTitleRoleNotesRelativityDangerous MindsNothing SacredRyan Caulfield: Year OneChicken Soup for the SoulMissing PiecesBoston PublicEven StevensJudging AmyERThe DistrictGeorge LopezRobot ChickenWalkoutAll You've GotMad TVEl Tigre: The Adventures of Manny RiveraAmerican Dad!Celebrity Rap SuperstarScrubsEastbound & DownNapoleon DynamiteConstantineBordertownDeadbeatPerpetual Grace, LTDThe CasagrandesMade for LoveFBI: Most Wanted
1996JavierEpisode: "Fathers"
1997NuttyEpisode: "The Feminine Mystique"
1997GuillermoEpisode: "A Bloody Miracle"
1999JuanEpisode: "Nocturnal Radius"
1999PacoEpisode: "Paco Come Home"
2000RenaldoTelevision film
2000-2001Amaad Wilkens2 episodes
2000-2001Scrub Patrol2 episodes
2003Ricky DiazEpisode: "Picture of Perfect"
2003JimmyEpisode: "Death and Taxes"
2004Fernando GuttierezEpisode: "Ten Thirty-Three"
2005The new class treasurer (parody of Pedro Sánchez)Episode: "George's Extreme Makeover-Holmes Edition"
2005Pedro Sanchez / Domino's Pizzaman (voice)Episode: "The Black Cherry"
2006Bobby VerdugoTelevision film
2006CarlosTelevision film
2006Various roles2 episodes
2007El Cucharón (voice)2 episodes
2007Paco (voice)Episode: "American Dream Factory"
2007HimselfTelevision special
2007"Caramel Bear" RickyEpisode: "My Growing Pains"
2010Catuey7 episodes
2012Pedro Sánchez (voice)6 episodes
2015JulioEpisode: "The Saint of Last Resorts: Part 2"
2016Ruiz González (voice)Episode: "Viva Coyote"
2016Morgue GhostEpisode: "El Caboose"
2019Felipe Guillermo Usted9 episodes
2021Picosito (voice)Episode: "Bend It Like Abuelo"
2022Oz WimmerEpisode: "Another Byron, Another Hazel"
2022Oscar ZamoraEpisode: "Succession"
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References

References

  1. "Efren Ramirez - Biography".
  2. (September 21, 2020). "Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3".
  3. "Efren Ramirez Bio - BuddyTV".
  4. (January 27, 2012). "Sleazy Remix 2.0 Get Sleazier".
  5. "Efren Ramirez Biography - Yahoo! Movies".
  6. "Efren Ramirez - DJ Home".

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