Eugene Cordero
Born (1978-07-18) July 18, 1978
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
EducationBrother Rice High School
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, comedian
Years active1998–present
Spouse
Tricia McAlpin
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(m. 2011)​
Children2

Eugene Cordero (born July 18, 1978)[1] 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 (2019–2021), 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+ 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.[2] He graduated from Brother Rice High School in 1996.[3] He later moved to New York City to attend Marymount Manhattan College.[2]

He began improv with Chicago City Limits before taking classes at Upright Citizens Brigade and performing as a member of ASSSSCAT.[2][4][5]

Career

Cordero has worked largely in comedy, appearing in such televisions shows as Drunk History, Kroll Show, Silicon Valley, The Office, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Veep, The Good Place, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.[6] Cordero landed a guest role on Hawaii Five-0 after making a sketch about the show's lack of diversity.[2] 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.[7][8] In season 2, it was revealed that his character Casey was a temporal variant of bank robber and Alcatraz escapee Frank Morris.

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 voices 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.[9][6]

Cordero has appeared several times on the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast and television show.[5] Cordero is the co-host of a fitness podcast with Ryan Stanger called The Dumbbells.[10]

Cordero has appeared as a panelist on National Public Radio's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!".[11]

Personal life

Cordero is of Filipino descent.[5] He lives in Los Angeles.[6] Cordero was high school classmates with comedian Andy Juett at Brother Rice High School in Michigan, whom he later collaborated with at Sexpot Comedy.[12] Cordero is married to comedy writer Tricia McAlpin.[13] They have two children.[14]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2010When in RomePoker Player #2
2010Furry VengeanceCheese
2013The Kings of SummerColin
2013Afternoon DelightBobby
2014Our RoboCop RemakeScientistSegment: "Scene 20"
2016Mike and Dave Need Wedding DatesKai – Hotel Manager
2016GhostbustersBass Guitarist
2017Kong: Skull IslandJoe Reles
2018The MuleLuis Rocha
2020The High NoteSeth
2020Golden ArmGreg
2022Easter SundayEugene

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1998–1999Upright Citizens BrigadeVarious3 episodes
2008Human GiantT-shirt FanEpisode: "I'm Gonna Live Forever!"
2009Late Night with Jimmy FallonVarious2 episodes
2010The OfficeGas Station Attendant Episode: "The Search"
2011Curb Your EnthusiasmSecurity Guard #1 Episode: "The Divorce"
2011The Life & Times of TimVarious voices2 episodes
2012Happy EndingsCo-Worker 2Episode: "Cazsh Dummy Spillionaires"
2012Up All NightScott Friend #1 Episode: "Thanksgiving"
2012–2014Key & PeeleVarious3 episodes
2013NewsreadersTSA Agent #1 Episode: "Epic Fail"
2013Arrested DevelopmentCab DriverEpisode: "Flight of the Phoenix"
2013–2015Kroll ShowVarious5 episodes
2013–2015Comedy Bang! Bang!Various3 episodes
2013–2018Steven UniverseJamie, Buddy Buddwick, Sailor, Audience Members Voice, 6 episodes
2014House of LiesEverett4 episodes
2014Hawaii Five-0George MokuEpisode: "Pale 'la"
2014Silicon ValleyEpisode: "Articles of Incorporation"
2014Playing HouseD.J.Episode: "Spaghetti and Meatballs"
2014Drunk HistoryKing Kalaniʻōpuʻu Episode: "Hawaii"
2014Garfunkel and OatesFredEpisode: "Hair Swap"
2015Parks and RecreationMinister Xorpaxx-7 Episode: "One Last Ride"
2015Other SpaceMichael Newman 8 episodes
2015The Hotwives of Las VegasDJEpisode: "Labor of Love"
2015–2017Crazy Ex-GirlfriendAlex 5 episodes
2016The UCB ShowPerformerEpisode: "Sissy Is My Mommy"
2016TeachersMarty Crumbs2 episodes
2016Son of ZornRon LeeEpisode: "A Taste of Zephyria"
2016The Earliest ShowChef Tommy 2 episodes
2016–2020The Good PlacePillboi 6 episodes
2017Making HistoryLonnie Rialto Episode: "Night Cream"
2017Brooklyn Nine-NinePandemicEpisode: "Crime and Punishment"
2017VeepBuzzy Kanahale 2 episodes
2017Do You Want to See a Dead Body?GregoryEpisode: "A Body and a High School Reunion (with Joe Lo Truglio)"
2017–2018Grace and FrankieOfficer Torres 2 episodes
2017–2019I'm SorryBrandon 3 episodes
2017–2019Bajillion Dollar Propertie$DJ Rosedragon 14 episodes
2018ArcherManuVoice. episode: "Danger Island: Strange Pilot"
2018Strange AngelPueblo Powder Company Employee Episode: "Augurs of Spring"
2018WreckedErrol 6 episodes
2018Dream Corp LLCPatient 37Episode: "The Bullied"
2019Black MondayRonnie 2 episodes
2019Weird CityPandrew Episode: "A Family"
2019Those Who Can'tKennyEpisode: "Yes We Scan"
2019Star vs. the Forces of EvilMr. OrdoniaVoice, episode: "Jannanigans"
2019HelpstersLibrarianEpisode: "Rita Reader / Cody Gets a Cold"
2019The MandalorianStokeEpisode: "Chapter 4: Sanctuary"
2019–2020Bob's BurgersBrian / Sawyer D. Voice, 2 episodes
2019–2021Tacoma FDAndy Myawani 36 episodes
2020Carol's Second ActGregEpisode: "Carol's Crush"
2020LoafyScroogeVoice, 5 episodes
2020–2021Close EnoughDante / variousVoice, 4 episodes
2020–2021Central ParkBrendan / Kite BoyVoice, 10 episodes
2020–presentStar Trek: Lower DecksSam RutherfordVoice, main role
2021No ActivityJarrodVoice, episode: "Exit Counselor"
2021-presentLokiCasey / Hunter K-5E / Frank Morris8 episodes
2021Ten Year Old TomHectorVoice, episode: "Landscaper on the Couch/Nurse's Wedding"
2021The Great NorthCraig PtarmiganVoice, episode: "Beef's Craig Beef Adventure"
2022Little DemonBenniganVoice
2023Star Trek: Strange New WorldsSam RutherfordVoice, episode: "Those Old Scientists"

References

  1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CCy9qzfpGfi/
  2. 1 2 3 4 "BA #018: Eugene Cordero". the Box Angeles podcast. March 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2021/07/05/loki-role-the-latest-in-sci-fi-trifecta-for-birmingham-native/amp/
  4. ↑ "Eugene Cordero". ucbcomedy.com. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 "Filipino American Media Makers to Watch, Part II – CAAM Home". caamedia.org. October 20, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  6. 1 2 3 Nepales, Ruben V. (August 24, 2017). "A Fil-Am actor's life: Eugene Cordero". Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ White, Brett (June 9, 2021). "Who Plays Casey on 'Loki'? Meet Eugene Cordero". Decider. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Eugene Cordero – Biography and Filmography". February 3, 2015. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Wait Wait Stats Page". Retrieved September 25, 2013.
  12. ↑ Graham, Byron (August 21, 2014). "Eugene Cordero on Drunk History, Andy Juett and the High Plains Comedy Festival". Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  13. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (March 9, 2015). "Tricia McAlpin to Write Script for 'Forever, Interrupted,' Starring Dakota Johnson". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Eugene Cordero on Instagram: "This day belongs to Tricia. I am lucky enough to call her my wife and even luckier to witness her as a mother. There is nothing in my life that I could do that would equal the dedication and love that she shows as a mother. Nothing. I don't even try to. It's next level. Continuing to raise Quincy during this overly challenging year and giving birth mid-pandemic to our Alice, she continues to show above and beyond why she is the boss. I am grateful for you and love you so much Queen. Every day is Mother's Day for @tmcalps"".
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