Efren Ramirez
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Efren Antonio Ramirez (born October 2, 1973) is an American actor. He is most known as Pedro in the feature film Napoleon Dynamite. Initially, his career consisted of guest star appearances on television, as he appeared in diverse roles on E.R., American Dad, Judging Amy, The District, MAD TV, and Scrubs. However, it was his memorable portrayal of Pedro in the feature film Napoleon Dynamite that dramatically launched what has become a hugely prolific acting career with an unusually diverse series of performances In the years since that film was released, Efren Ramirez has appeared in scores of films and television shows including leading roles in the HBO film Walkout, with Edward James Olmos; Employee of the Month, opposite Dane Cook and Dax Shepard; and Crank and its sequel Crank: High Voltage, opposite Jason Statham (playing his own twin brother in the sequel). He has also appeared in other movies including Gamer with Gerard Butler; When in Rome with Kristen Bell; Crossing the Heart, opposite Kris Kristofferson; House of My Father, opposite Will Ferrell; HBO's Eastbound and Down with Danny McBride; and Perpetual Grace Ltd. He appeared in FOX's The Grinder with Rob Lowe and voiced for the animated series Bordentown with Hank Azaria and Alex Bernstein, Hulu's Deadbeat with Tyler Labine, and the film Middleschool: The Worst Years of My Life, based on the James Patterson best seller. When he isn't filming, he is spinning records as a guest D.J. in clubs all across the country. He has published his first book, Direct Your Own Life .
Known for
Credits
Lightyear (2022)
as Airman Diaz (voice)
Crank (2006)
as Kaylo
Crank: High Voltage (2009)
as Venus
Trafficked (2017)
as Enrique
Gamer (2009)
as DJ
Kazaam (1996)
as Carlos
Mad Families (2017)
as Rolando
Endgame (2015)
as Mr. Alvarado
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
as Pedro Sanchez
Race (1998)
as Miguel Álvarez
Employee of the Month (2006)
as Jorge
When in Rome (2010)
as Juan (uncredited)
Delivering Milo (2001)
as Street Hustler
Casa de Mi Padre (2012)
as Esteban
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016)
as Gus
Rave (2000)
as Bookie
Super Sex (2016)
as Bodega Guy / Donut Guy / Street 'John'
Motives (—)
as Detective Mark Navarro
Just Hustle (2004)
as Street Connection
Due Justice (2023)
as Santiago
Tammy and the T-Rex (1994)
as Pizza Boy
The End Is at Hand (2025)
as Ray
Pants on Fire (2008)
as Self
Jury Duty (1995)
as Pirate Pete's Employee
Saravia (2008)
as Self
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021)
as Self
School Dance (2014)
as El Matador
King Cobra (1999)
as Teen Boy
Fly Me to the Earth (2025)
as Store Clerk
Satanic Hispanics (2022)
as The Traveler
Lennon or McCartney (2014)
as Self
The Pool Boys (2009)
as Hector
Missing Pieces (2001)
as Renaldo
Walkout (2006)
as Bobby Verdugo
Ratko: The Dictator's Son (2009)
as Ratko Volvic
All You've Got (2006)
as Carlos
Seven Cemeteries (2024)
as Miguel
Moola (2007)
as Hector
Captain Planet with Don Cheadle (2011)
as Ma-Ti
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 2 (2012)
as Ma-Ti
Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 3 (2012)
as Ma-Ti
Varsity Punks (2017)
as Coach Menlo
Gettin' Some Jail Time (2006)
as Pico
Willy Goes Way Back! (—)
as Willy
Monsters of God (—)
as Jerome
Potheads: The Movie (2006)
as Tito
Coffees (2012)
as Julio