Marco Rodriguez is a multifaceted actor with a diverse range of experiences in film, television, and stage performances. He began his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the prestigious University of Southern California, where he was fortunate enough to be mentored by renowned acting coaches Jeff Corey and Jose Quintero.
After completing his studies, Rodriguez took on a brief stint as a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District (Lausd) before embarking on a professional acting career. His breakthrough role was as "El Pachuco" in the Mark Taper Forum production of Zoot Suit, which marked the beginning of a successful touring career with Luis Valdez' Teatro Campesino in Europe.
During his time at the Taper, Rodriguez collaborated with the Improvisational Theatre Project (now known as P.l.a.y.) on the critically acclaimed play School Talk. He also made significant contributions to various writing projects, including the award-winning Esperanza Del Valle for the Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (Osap) and Natividad, a solo Christmas play in Spanish.
Rodriguez is a founding member of the East Los Angeles Classic Theatre, an organization dedicated to introducing disadvantaged youth to classic dramatic literature and the theatrical experience. In 1998, he founded Dejando Huellas (Leaving a Mark),a bilingual drama outreach program that provides coaching, workshops, and performance opportunities for the underserved Latino population.
Since 2007, Rodriguez has been involved as a lead teaching artist with the acclaimed Los Angeles theatre company, About Productions, and its innovative educational programming that introduces at-risk youth to the importance of writing and the power of communication through artistic expression, facilitated dialogue, and live performance.
Throughout his career, Rodriguez has also appeared in numerous films and television series in supporting roles, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile actor.
