Eugene Cordero

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Eugene Cordero
OccupationActor, writer, comedian
Years active1998–present

Eugene Cordero is an American actor, writer, and comedian. Frequently appearing in comedic roles, he has been featured as a series regular on the comedies Other Space (2015), Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2017–2019), Tacoma FD (2019–present), and Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020–present). His television appearances also include recurring roles on House of Lies (2014), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2017), The Good Place (2016–2020), and Wrecked (2018). Outside of comedy, he has been a series regular on the Disney+ superhero series Loki since 2021. Cordero's film roles include the comedy-drama The Kings of Summer (2013), the monster adventure Kong: Skull Island (2017), and the crime drama The Mule (2018).

Early life and education[]

Cordero grew up in the northern suburbs of Detroit.[1] He later moved to New York City to attend Marymount Manhattan College.[1]

He began improv with Chicago City Limits before taking classes at Upright Citizens Brigade and performing as a member of ASSSSCAT.[1][2][3]

Career[]

Cordero has worked largely in comedy, appearing in such televisions shows as Drunk History, the Kroll Show, Silicon Valley, The Office, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Veep, The Good Place, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.[4] Cordero landed a guest role on Hawaii Five-0 after making a sketch about the show's lack of diversity.[1] Cordero was one of the main characters in Yahoo!'s 2015 sci-fi comedy series Other Space. In 2019, Cordero began a starring role on Tacoma FD and made an appearance on The Mandalorian. In April 2021, it was announced that he would be joining the cast of the Disney+ series Loki.[5][6]

Beginning in 2013, Cordero voiced Jamie in the Cartoon Network series Steven Universe. He also voiced Sawyer D. and Brian on Bob's Burgers. He voiced Ensign Sam Rutherford on Star Trek: Lower Decks, which premiered in 2020.

Cordero has appeared in films such as Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Kong: Skull Island, The Kings of Summer, and Ghostbusters.[7][4]

Cordero has appeared several times on the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast and television show.[3] Cordero is the co-host of a fitness podcast with Ryan Stanger called The Dumbbells.[8]

Personal life[]

Cordero is of Filipino descent.[3] He lives in Los Angeles.[4] Cordero was high school classmates with comedian Andy Juett at Brother Rice High School in Michigan, whom he later collaborated with at Sexpot Comedy.[9] Cordero is married to comedy writer Tricia McAlpin.[10][11][12][8][13]

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
2010 When in Rome Poker Player #2
2010 Furry Vengeance Cheese
2013 The Kings of Summer Colin
2013 Afternoon Delight Bobby
2014 Our RoboCop Remake Scientist (segment "Scene 20")
2016 Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Kai - Hotel Manager
2016 Ghostbusters Bass Guitarist
2017 Kong: Skull Island Reles
2018 The Mule Luis Rocha
2019 The Mandalorian Stoke Chapter 4: Sanctuary
2020 The High Note Seth
2020 Golden Arm Greg
2020-present Star Trek: Lower Decks Sam Rutherford
2021 Loki Casey / Hunter K-5E

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "BA #018: Eugene Cordero". the Box Angeles podcast. March 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Eugene Cordero". ucbcomedy.com. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Filipino American Media Makers to Watch, Part II - CAAM Home". caamedia.org. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Nepales, Ruben V. "A Fil-Am actor's life: Eugene Cordero". Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  5. ^ Borys, Kit (April 27, 2021). "Tia Carrere, Eugene Cordero, Asif Ali Join Jo Koy in Amblin Family Comedy 'Easter Sunday' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  6. ^ White, Brett (June 9, 2021). "Who Plays Casey on 'Loki'? Meet Eugene Cordero". Decider. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  7. ^ Staff, Hollywood.com (February 3, 2015). "Eugene Cordero - Biography and Filmography". Archived from the original on December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b McAlpin, Tricia (October 27, 2016). "My husband @eugcordero has a podcast now and he's perfect so it will be perfect also due to math rules and such. Listen!". Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  9. ^ Graham, Byron (August 21, 2014). "Eugene Cordero on Drunk History, Andy Juett and the High Plains Comedy Festival". Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  10. ^ Ford, Rebecca (March 9, 2015). "Tricia McAlpin to Write Script for 'Forever, Interrupted,' Starring Dakota Johnson". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  11. ^ "Eugene Cordero - Totally Laime". Totally Laime. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  12. ^ Cordero, Eugene. "My wife's strong political stance..." Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  13. ^ "Tricia McAlpin on Twitter". Retrieved December 13, 2017.

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