Efren Ramirez

Efren Ramirez

52 · Born: Oct 2, 1973

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 2, 1973 Los Angeles, California, USA
Relatives
  • Carlos Ramirez (Sibling)

Biography

Efren Ramirez has had a long-standing career as a professional actor, with a vast array of television and film appearances to his name.

Initially, his career consisted of guest star appearances on television, showcasing his versatility in roles on shows such as "E.R.", "AMERICAN DAD", "JUDGING AMY", "THE DISTRICT", "MAD TV", and "SCRUBS".

However, it was his iconic portrayal of Pedro in the feature film "NAPOLEON DYNAMITE" that catapulted his career to new heights, marking the beginning of a remarkably prolific acting career with an astonishingly diverse range of performances in various mediums and genres.

Over the years, Efren Ramirez has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including leading roles in the HBO film "WALKOUT", alongside Edward James Olmos; "EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH", opposite Dane Cook and Dax Shepard; "CRANK" and "CRANK HIGH VOLTAGE", opposite Jason Statham; "GAMER", with Gerard Butler; "WHEN IN ROME", with Kristen Bell; "CROSSING THE HEART", opposite Kris Kristofferson; "HOUSE OF MY FATHER", opposite Will Ferrell; and HBO's "EASTBOUND AND DOWN", with Danny McBride.

Most recently, fans can expect to see him in FOX's television hit "THE GRINDER", alongside Rob Lowe, and the animated series "BORDERTOWN", with Hank Azaria and Alex Bernstein, as well as in HULU's "DEADBEAT", with Tyler Labine, and the film "MIDDLESCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS OF MY LIFE", based on the James Patterson best seller.

When not filming, Efren Ramirez can be found spinning records as a guest D.J. in clubs across the country, having published his first book "DIRECT YOUR OWN LIFE". He has recently returned from a USO TOUR, visiting troops in Bahrain, UAE, Dubai, and Africa. Efren frequently speaks to students at high schools and universities and is actively involved with charitable organizations, currently residing in both Los Angeles and New York.

Career

2024
2023
Satanic Hispanics
Satanic Hispanics as The Traveler
Due Justice
Due Justice as Santiago
2022
Lightyear
Lightyear as Airman Diaz (voice)
2020
Helpsters
Helpsters as Camper Cortez
2019
Perpetual Grace, LTD
Perpetual Grace, LTD as Felipe Guillermo Usted
2017
Mad Families
Mad Families as Rolando
Varsity Punks
Varsity Punks as Coach Menlo
Trafficked
Trafficked as Enrique
2016
Super Sex
Super Sex as Bodega Guy / Donut Guy / Street 'John'
2015
Endgame
Endgame as Mr. Alvarado
2014
School Dance
School Dance as El Matador
2012
Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite as Pedro Sanchez
2010
When in Rome
When in Rome as Juan (uncredited)
2009
Gamer
Gamer as DJ
2007
Moola
Moola as Hector
2006
Walkout
Walkout as Bobby Verdugo
Crank
Crank as Kaylo
2004
Just Hustle
Just Hustle as Street Connection
Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite as Pedro Sanchez
2001
Delivering Milo
Delivering Milo as Street Hustler
2000
Rave
Rave as Bookie
1999
King Cobra
King Cobra as Teen Boy
1998
Melting Pot
Melting Pot as Miguel Álvarez
1996
Kazaam
Kazaam as Carlos
1995
Jury Duty
Jury Duty as Pirate Pete's Employee
1994