Eugene Cordero | |
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Cordero inAswang Next Door short film, 2018 | |
| Born | (1978-07-18)July 18, 1978 (age 47) |
| Education | Brother Rice High School |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Eugene Cordero (born July 18, 1978)[1] is an American comedian, actor, and writer. Frequently appearing in comedic roles, he has been featured as a series regular on the comediesOther Space (2015),Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2017–2019),Tacoma FD (2019–2021), andStar Trek: Lower Decks (2020–2024). His television appearances also include recurring roles onHouse of Lies (2014),Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2017),The Good Place (2016–2020), andWrecked (2018). Outside of comedy, he has been a series regular on theDisney+ seriesLoki since 2021. Cordero's film roles include the comedy-dramaThe Kings of Summer (2013), the monster adventureKong: Skull Island (2017), and the crime dramaThe Mule (2018).
Cordero grew up in the northern suburbs of Detroit.[2] He graduated fromBrother Rice High School in 1996.[3] He later moved to New York City to attendMarymount Manhattan College.[2]
He began improv withChicago City Limits before taking classes atUpright Citizens Brigade and performing as a member ofASSSSCAT.[2][4][5]
Cordero has worked largely in comedy, appearing in such televisions shows asDrunk History,Kroll Show,Silicon Valley,The Office,Brooklyn Nine-Nine,Bajillion Dollar Propertie$,Veep,The Good Place, andCrazy Ex-Girlfriend.[6] Cordero landed a guest role onHawaii Five-0 after making a sketch about the show's lack of diversity.[2] Cordero was one of the main characters inYahoo!'s 2015 sci-fi comedy seriesOther Space. In 2019, Cordero began a starring role onTacoma FD and made an appearance onThe Mandalorian. In April 2021, it was announced that he would be joining the cast of theDisney+ seriesLoki.[7][8] Inseason 2, it was revealed that his character Casey was a temporal variant of bank robber and Alcatraz escapeeFrank Morris.
Beginning in 2013, Cordero voiced Jamie in theCartoon Network seriesSteven Universe. He also voiced Sawyer D. and Brian onBob's Burgers. He voices Lieutenant junior grade Sam Rutherford onStar Trek: Lower Decks, which premiered in 2020.[9]
Cordero has appeared in films such asMike and Dave Need Wedding Dates,Kong: Skull Island,The Kings of Summer, andGhostbusters.[10][6]
Cordero has appeared several times on theComedy Bang! Bang! podcast andtelevision series.[5] Cordero is the co-host of a fitness podcast with Ryan Stanger calledThe Dumbbells.[11]
Cordero has appeared as a panelist onNational Public Radio's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!".[12]
Cordero is of Filipino descent.[5] He lives in Los Angeles.[6] Cordero was a high school classmates of comedianAndy Juett atBrother Rice High School in Michigan, with whom he later collaborated atSexpot Comedy.[13] Cordero is married to comedy writer Tricia McAlpin.[14] They have two children.[15]
| 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 | Joe Reles | [16] |
| 2018 | The Mule | Luis Rocha | |
| 2020 | The High Note | Seth | |
| 2020 | Golden Arm | Greg | |
| 2022 | Easter Sunday | Eugene |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | Upright Citizens Brigade | Various | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | Human Giant | T-shirt Fan | Episode: "I'm Gonna Live Forever!" |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Various | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | The Office | Gas Station Attendant | Episode: "The Search" |
| 2011 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Security Guard #1 | Episode: "The Divorce" |
| 2011 | The Life & Times of Tim | Various voices | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Happy Endings | Co-Worker 2 | Episode: "Cazsh Dummy Spillionaires" |
| 2012 | Up All Night | Scott Friend #1 | Episode: "Thanksgiving" |
| 2012–2014 | Key & Peele | Various | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Newsreaders | TSA Agent #1 | Episode: "Epic Fail" |
| 2013 | Arrested Development | Cab Driver | Episode: "Flight of the Phoenix" |
| 2013–2015 | Kroll Show | Various | 5 episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Various | 3 episodes |
| 2013–2018 | Steven Universe | Jamie, Buddy Buddwick, additional voices | Voice, 6 episodes[17] |
| 2014 | House of Lies | Everett | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Hawaii Five-0 | George Moku | Episode: "Pale 'la" |
| 2014 | Silicon Valley | Jamie | Episode: "Articles of Incorporation" |
| 2014 | Playing House | D.J. | Episode: "Spaghetti and Meatballs" |
| 2014 | Drunk History | KingKalaniʻōpuʻu | Episode: "Hawaii" |
| 2014 | Garfunkel and Oates | Fred | Episode: "Hair Swap" |
| 2015 | Parks and Recreation | Minister Xorpaxx-7 | Episode: "One Last Ride" |
| 2015 | Other Space | Michael Newman | 8 episodes |
| 2015 | The Hotwives of Las Vegas | DJ | Episode: "Labor of Love" |
| 2015–2017 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Alex | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | The UCB Show | Performer | Episode: "Sissy Is My Mommy" |
| 2016 | Teachers | Marty Crumbs | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Son of Zorn | Ron Lee | Episode: "A Taste of Zephyria" |
| 2016 | The Earliest Show | Chef Tommy | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2020 | The Good Place | Pillboi | 6 episodes |
| 2017 | Making History | Lonnie Rialto | Episode: "Night Cream" |
| 2017 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Pandemic | Episode: "Crime and Punishment" |
| 2017 | Veep | Buzzy Kanahale | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Do You Want to See a Dead Body? | Gregory | Episode: "A Body and a High School Reunion (with Joe Lo Truglio)" |
| 2017–2018 | Grace and Frankie | Officer Torres | 2 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | I'm Sorry | Brandon | 3 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ | DJ Rosedragon | 14 episodes |
| 2018 | Archer | Manu | Voice. episode: "Danger Island: Strange Pilot" |
| 2018 | Strange Angel | Pueblo Powder Company Employee | Episode: "Augurs of Spring" |
| 2018 | Wrecked | Errol | 6 episodes |
| 2018 | Dream Corp LLC | Patient 37 | Episode: "The Bullied" |
| 2019 | Black Monday | Ronnie | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Weird City | Pandrew | Episode: "A Family" |
| 2019 | Those Who Can't | Kenny | Episode: "Yes We Scan" |
| 2019 | Star vs. the Forces of Evil | Mr. Ordonia | Voice, episode: "Jannanigans" |
| 2019 | Helpsters | Librarian | Episode: "Rita Reader / Cody Gets a Cold" |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian | Stoke | Episode: "Chapter 4: Sanctuary" |
| 2019–2020 | Bob's Burgers | Brian / Sawyer D. | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2019–2021 | Tacoma FD | Andy Myawani | 36 episodes |
| 2020 | Carol's Second Act | Greg | Episode: "Carol's Crush" |
| 2020 | Loafy | Scrooge | Voice, 5 episodes |
| 2020–2021 | Close Enough | Dante / various | Voice, 4 episodes |
| 2020–2021 | Central Park | Brendan / Kite Boy | Voice, 10 episodes |
| 2020–2024 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Sam Rutherford | Voice, main role |
| 2021 | No Activity | Jarrod | Voice, episode: "Exit Counselor" |
| 2021–2023 | Loki | Casey / Hunter K-5E /Frank Morris | 8 episodes |
| 2021 | Ten Year Old Tom | Hector | Voice, episode: "Landscaper on the Couch/Nurse's Wedding" |
| 2021 | The Great North | Craig Ptarmigan | Voice, episode: "Beef's Craig Beef Adventure" |
| 2022 | Little Demon | Bennigan | Voice |
| 2023 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Sam Rutherford | Voice, episode: "Those Old Scientists"[18] |
| 2023–2024 | Kiff | Secretary Prince, Pone, additional voices | Voice, recurring role[17] |
| 2024 | Rock Paper Scissors | Putty | Voice, episode: "Putty" |
| 2024 | Sesame Street | Bobby Manalo | Episode: "5428 Tamir Learns Tagalog" |
| 2024 | Jurassic World: Chaos Theory | Mateo | Voice, recurring role[17] |
| 2024–present | A Man on the Inside | Joel Piñero | 10 episodes |