Carlos Alazraqui
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CARLOS ALAZRAQUI Carlos Alazraqui is not just the face of Deputy James Garcia on Comedy Centralʼs “Reno 911! Heʼs also been a stand up comedian for over 20 years and one of LAʼs top voiceover actors for over 15 years, providing the voices for Rocko and Spunky on Nickelodeonʼs “Rockoʼs Modern Life, Mr. Weed on FOXʼs “The Family Guy”, Lazlo on Cartoon Networksʼs “Camp Lazlo” and of course the voice of Gidget “The Taco Bell Chihuahua, to name just a few. Hear him again as the voice of Nestor, the Latin Penguin in Happy Feet 2 set to be released from Warner Bros in 2012. Other past film credits include: “I Downloaded a Ghost” with Oscar nominee Ellen Page, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Osmosis Jones and A Bugs Life. Television audiences have seen him as a recurring character on BIG TIME RUSH, CSI, VEGAS, and on PUSHING DAISY'S, as well as many other of your favorite television shows. Carlos's Showtime special just aired this past year and he also has a Comedy Central Half Hour Comedy Special under his belt, as well as several other national television appearances including three spots on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Carlos joined forces with his Reno 911! cast-mate, Cedric Yarbrough and hit the college circuit. They are now one of the most requested acts in the country. Carlos is currently collaborating on a feature script for his short film, The Last White Dishwasher, which has been doing very well on the festival circuit. Carlos is also collaborating with comedians Johnny Sanchez (Mad TV), and Al Madrigal (Gary Unmarried) and launching the Three Headed Monster Tour, alternative comedy that goes beyond their Latin roots. In his free time, Carlos is an avid tennis player and skydiver -- he has participated in over 525 jumps. Carlos currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter and two smart dogs. .