Alexander James Rodriguez

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Alexander James Rodriguez
Alexander James Rodriguez 2020.jpg
Born (2007-06-12) 12 June 2007 (age 14)
Marbella, Spain
NationalityBritish
OccupationActor, Voice actor, Recording Artist
Years active2013–present
Websiteiamajrodriguez.com

Alexander James Rodriguez (also known as AJ Rodriguez;[1] born 12 June 2007) is a British actor and recording artist best known for his voice acting in a variety animated productions including the 2020 Golden-Globe winner and Academy Awards-nominee Missing Link, and for being the voice of Cardamon on the show Bee and PuppyCat.

Life and career[]

Alexander was born in Marbella, Spain.[2] During his early years in Europe, he was featured in various magazine print campaigns and move to Los Angeles in 2011 to follow his passion for performing arts. In 2014 Alexander joined SAG-AFTRA.[3]

Since living in Los Angeles, Alexander has appeared in several Hollywood blockbusters feature films including the 2020 Golden-Globe winner and Academy Awards nominee Missing Link, as an Old Worlder, Disney’s Alice Through The Looking Glass[4] directed by James Bobin, All-Stars directed by Lance Kinsey and Flock of Four; and TV shows such as Bee and PuppyCat in which he gives his voice to the character Cardamon.

In 2015, Alexander joined the cast of Appropriate,[5] as Ainsley, a Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play directed by Eric Ting, in the Centre Theatre Group stage production at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles and worked with Motion-Capture for the Xbox One video game Scalebound.

The actor transitioned into music in May 2020, when he recorded six pop records with veteran record producer-songwriter Laney Stewart,[6] including the Title "My Crew" released during the COVID 19 pandemic lockdown.[7][8]

In September 2020, Alexander was cast along with Zachary Laoutides and Jaime Zevallos in the upcoming film "Where Sweet Dreams Die";[9] and was attached to the TV documentary series, “Content is King”[10] alongside Austin Pendleton and Taryn Manning.

Alexander James Rodriguez received the Rising Star Award (Male) in January 2021 at the 11th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards for his song, 'My Crew',[11] and releases in May his State of California summer anthem, ‘California'. On July he released his first Spanish-English hybrid song "Bella Loquita".[12]

In November 2021, Alexander received a 12th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards Music Video (Independent) nomination for his song, 'Cherry Bomb', and the "Audience Choice Award" at L.A Live Film Festival in Los Angeles, California.

On January 4, 2022, The BUZZ Network and EMR Media Entertainment announced the launch of Alexander James Rodriguez's family talk show, "The ALEXANDER Show"[13] airing Saturday mornings from January 15, 2022.

Work[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
2014 All-Stars Tyler Harmon American Voice
2014 The Social Contract Naveen Short film
2015 Everyday Miracles Sick Child
2015 Mansion of Blood Ghost Child
2016 Alice Through The Looking Glass Townsboy British Voice
2017 Flock of Four Young Joey
2019 Missing Link Old Worlder British Voice
TBA Where Sweet Dreams Die Upcoming Film [9]
TBA Replica Young Mickey

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2013–present Bee and PuppyCat Cardamon British Voice
2021 Content is King Self Documentary
2022 The Alexander Show Host Family Talk Show

Discography[]

Release date Song Artist(s) Writer(s) Reference
July 7th, 2020 My Crew Alexander James Rodriguez Alex Jacke & Liz Rodriguez [12]
August 8th, 2020 Your Smile Alexander James Rodriguez Alex Jacke, Tiana Kocher & Liz Rodriguez
September 9th, 2020 Up to You Alexander James Rodriguez Alex Jacke & Liz Rodriguez
November 6th, 2020 Holiday in L.A Alexander James Rodriguez N/A
February 26th, 2021 Doesn't Matter To Me Alexander James Rodriguez Alexander James Rodriguez, Liz Rodriguez & Alex Jacke.
April 2nd, 2021 We Are Alexander James Rodriguez Alexander James Rodriguez, Liz Rodriguez & Alex Jacke.
May 7th, 2021 California Alexander James Rodriguez Alexander James Rodriguez, Liz Rodriguez & Alex Jacke.
July 9th, 2021 Bella Loquita Alexander James Rodriguez Alexander James Rodriguez & Liz Rodriguez.
August 20th, 2021 Freedom Alexander James Rodriguez Wham!
October 1st, 2021 Cherry Bomb Alexander James Rodriguez Alexander James Rodriguez, Liz Rodriguez & Alex Jacke.
November 19th, 2021 We Need A Little Christmas Alexander James Rodriguez Jerry Herman & Alexander James Rodriguez
January 14th, 2022 Alright Alexander James Rodriguez Alexander James Rodriguez & Liz Rodriguez

References[]

  1. ^ "Music Interview: Alexander James Rodriguez on his life journey, being inspired by Harry Styles, & new single "My Crew"". Xttrawave. 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2020-07-30. my name is Alexander James Rodriguez, but I often go by AJ as my formal name is pretty long.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ RJ, Frometa. "Alexander James Rodriguez in Vents Magazine". Vents Magazine. Retrieved 2020-07-30. Alexender (...) was born in Marbella, Spain.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Sweet as sugar and cool as candy with a smooth groovy R&B Pop vibe, UK actor now Los Angeles". Groove Mag UK. 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2020-07-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Alexander James Rodriguez: Movies, TV, and Bio | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  5. ^ Grigware, Don. "BWW Review: APPROPRIATE Tears Into Mark Taper Forum". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-06-20. Sad as well is the message that children will listen, as Sondheim pointed out in his musical Into the Woods. Little Ainsley (Alexander James Rodriguez) finds the KKK hood, and young Cassidy gawks at obscene pictures.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Smith, Madison (2020-07-08). "Alexander James Rodriguez Releases My Crew". DC Life Magazine. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  7. ^ "13-Year-Old Artist Stays Busy During COVID Crisis". Music Connection Magazine. 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  8. ^ "Alexander James Rodriguez Debut Single 'My Crew' Out Now". LA Life Magazine. 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  9. ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (10 September 2020). "Indie 'Where Sweet Dreams Die' Sets Cast; Rom-Com 'They/Them/Us' Wraps Shoot During COVID-19; Danny Trejo & More Star In 'The Shift' – Film Briefs". deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  10. ^ McNary, Dave (2020-12-07). "Italian Oscar Entry 'Notturno' Getting North American Release — Film News in Brief". Variety. Retrieved 2020-12-11. Veteran actor Austin Pendleton has joined Jaime Zevallos’ documentary feature film “Content Is King,” which also stars Taryn Manning, Vanessa Rubio and teen actor-recording artist Alexander James Rodriguez.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Alexander James Rodriguez collects 'Rising Star Award' at 2021 Hollywood Music in Media Awards". Music-News.com. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  12. ^ a b "Music – Alexander James Rodriguez". Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  13. ^ Rodriguez, Liz. "Alexander James Rodriguez in Axcess News". Axcess News. Retrieved 2022-01-04. Alexender (...) The BUZZ Network and EMR Media Entertainment are launching actor and recording artist, Alexander James Rodriguez with his own family-friendly talk show, ‘The ALEXANDER Show’ kicking off January 15, 2022.

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