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Adam Rodriguez (born April 2, 1975 in Yonkers, New York) is an American actor of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. He grew up in New City, New York.

Rodriguez auditioned for The Cosby Show when he was 10 years old. He dreamed of being a professional baseball player, but was injured in high school. He then turned his attention to acting and performed in a children's theater in New York.

Later he appeared on Brooklyn South, Law & Order, Felicity, and NYPD Blue. He also appeared in Jennifer Lopez's 1999 video, "If You Had My Love." His best known role is as Eric Delko in CSI: Miami. He currently appears in Lionel Richie's new music video, "I Call it Love", opposite Nicole Richie. He has also appeared in 50 Cent's music video, Many Men with Rory Cochrane.

Contents 1 Trivia 2 Quotes 3 Brief Filmography 4 External links

• Adam has complimented himself by stating that he makes good french toast.
  
• Adam is 6'1".
  
• Adam dreamed of being a professional baseball player. But he suffered a knee injury in high school which took him from his dream.
  
• Adam also has a great love for music. He plays the guitar between takes in CSI: Miami and sings along with the cast and crew members.
  
• He recently purchased a condo in Puerto Rico.
  
• Adam is 3/4 Puerto Rican and 1/4 Cuban.
  
• He once appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial.
  
• When Adam was 10-years-old, he auditioned for a part in The Cosby Show.
  
• He used to be a stock broker before taking up the career in acting.
  
• It is known that he has a great sense of humor.

• "My grandmother always tells me, 'You've got to let go of the little boy. It's not cute anymore.' Maybe it's time to start being a little more disciplined, a little more focused."
  
• "We like to call it 'movie magic'. It's another word for bulls@$%!"
  
• "If I give you a hug, I mean it. I've been told they're special."
  
• "You know, I like to get smashed and then have a wheatgrass shot in the morning to feel better about the fact that I did all that damage to my body."
  
• "My mother left her outline for the woman I will eventually marry. I've learned a lot about women, although I still don't understand them."
  
• "I think I have a little more of a passion for producing, but I certainly would like to try my hand at directing."

• CSI: Miami – Eric Delko
• King Rikki – Alejandro Rojas
• Impostor – Trooper #1
• Roswell – Jesse Esteban Ramirez (2001-2002)
• All Souls – Patrick Fortado
• Details – Chris
• Brooklyn South – Officer Hector Villanueva

• Adam Rodriguez Bio at CBS - CSI: Miami
• Official Adam Rodriguez Yahoo Group
• Adam Rodriguez at the Internet Movie Database
• Adam Rodriguez at TV.com