Valente Rodriguez was born in Edcouch, Texas. He attended a summer classes in theater at a local university. Eventually, he starred in more than 30 mainstage plays and earned three Irene Ryan awards. His acting credits included The Inspector General, Stone Wedding, Ten November, The Crucible, Day of Hope and Robinson & Crusoe.
Ernie is played by Valente Rodriguez on the television series George Lopez. He is the lifelong buddy of George Lopez who is always ready to lend him a hand in just about anything. In addition, his whimsical views give comic relief to the show.
Since appearing on the series, he has been cast in the 2011 sitcom Happily Divorced. He was also seen on The Mentalist and Shameless.
2011: Happily Divorced (TV series) - Cesar
2011: The Little Match Makers - The Waiter
2011: Shameless (TV series)
2011: The Mentalist (TV series) - Frank Lopez
2010: Gone Hollywood - Louie
2010: Miami Medical (TV series) - Fortunato
2010: Lean Like a Cholo - Junior
2010: Las Angeles - Peter
2009: The Red Queen - Jose Salinas
2009: It's Complicated - Reynaldo
2009: The Bill Engvall Show (TV series) - Jack
2009: The Ugly Truth - Javier
2009: (500) Days of Summer - Employee #1
2002-2007: George Lopez (TV series) - Ernie
2006: Freddie (TV series) - Ernie
2002: Never Trust a Serial Killer - Pinky
2002: The New Guy - Ramone
2002: Gotta Kick It Up! (TV movie) - Mr. Reyna
2001-2002: Yes, Dear (TV series) - Oscar
2001: Suckers - Marco
2001: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series) - Gustavo
2001: The Gristle - Simone
2000: Erin Brockovich - Donald
2000: Picking Up the Pieces - Cuetero
1999: Deep Blue Sea - Helicopter Co-Pilot
1999: The X-Files (TV series) - Walter Suarez
1998: No Salida - Casper
1997: Guy - Low Rider
1997: Dharma & Greg (TV series) - Ramen
1997: Total Security (TV series)
1997: ER (TV series) - Mr. Trajillo
1997: Volcano - Train Driver
1996: The Rich Man's Wife - Freeway Driver
1996: The Big Squeeze - Father Arias
1996: Ed - Jesus Rodriquez
1995: My Family - Chucho's Friend
1994: Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV series) - Mr. Pedroza
1994: Huck and the King of Hearts - Julio
1993: Mr. Jones - Orderly
1993: Mad About You (TV series) - Harold the Orderly
1993: Roosters - Adan
1993: Blood In, Blood Out - Frankie
1993: Twenty Bucks - Liquor Store Clerk
1991: Ferris Bueller (TV series) - Raoul
1990: Impulse - Doorman
1988: Falcon Crest (TV series) - Raoul
1988: The Golden Girls (TV series) - Fred
1988: Salsa - Chuey