
Marco Rodríguez
ActingAbout Marco Rodríguez
Marco S. Rodríguez (born July 10, 1953) is an American character actor. Often typecast as villains and authority figures, to date he has over 130 credits in film, television and videogames to his name. Some of his notable films include Cobra (1986), The Rookie (1990), The Crow (1994) and A Man Apart (2003).
Marco Rodríguez Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Marco Rodríguez reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Marco Rodríguez's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Marco Rodríguez's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Tree of Nails, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Marco Rodríguez Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Marco Rodríguez's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Marco Rodríguez has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tree of Nails | Joe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Cry Macho | Porfirio | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Blood Moon | Miguel | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood | 'Lancer' - Bartender Pepe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | El Chicano | Jesus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Velvet Buzzsaw | Ray Ruskinspear | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Inhumans: The First Chapter | Kitang | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Crooked Man | Matthew Shaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Runner | Calaca | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Nightcrawler | Scrapyard Owner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | We Have Your Husband | El Jefe | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Final Sale | Diego | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Due Date | Federali Agent | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Fast & Furious | Mexican Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ready or Not | Pedro | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hamlet 2 | Mr. Marquez | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Death Row | Ron | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The 7 | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Million Dollar Baby | Second (at Vegas Fight) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Toolbox Murders | Luis Saucedo | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | House of Sand and Fog | Mendez | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Unspeakable | Cesar (as Marco Rodriguez) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | L.A. County 187 | Gonzales | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Man Apart | Hondo | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | My Brother the Pig | Edwardo | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Base | Rosato | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dark Nova | Bishop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Angel Blue | Enrique Vasquez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Two for Texas | Gen. Santa Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda | Little Cicero | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Black Dawn | Chapparo (as Marco Rodriguez) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | High School High | Mr. DeMarco | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Serial Killer | Manny Ramirez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | ...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him | Joaquin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Burning Season | Tavora | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Crow | Torres | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Street Knight | Jack Fernandez | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Trial: The Price of Passion | Hector Quintana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Rookie | Loco | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Maniac Cop 2 | Convenience Store Robber (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Internal Affairs | Demetrio | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Tripwire | El Tigre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Killer Instinct | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Stones for Ibarra | El Galondrino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Gambler: The Legend Continues | Wade Friendly | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Disorderlies | Luis Montana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Extreme Prejudice | Deputy Cortez | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Cobra | Supermarket Killer | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Zoot Suit | Smiley / Ismael Torres | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Baltimore Bullet | Tony | Average | Similar → |
Marco Rodríguez - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Marco Rodríguez?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marco Rodríguez is "Tree of Nails" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Marco Rodríguez acted in?
Marco Rodríguez has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Marco Rodríguez?
Other notable films include "Million Dollar Baby", "Nightcrawler", and "The Crow".




