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Felipe Esparza(I)

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Felipe Esparza
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Felipe Esparza is a stand-up comedian and actor, known best for his stand-up comedy specials "They're Not Gonna Laugh at You" (2012), "Translate This" (2017) and "Bad Decisions"/"Malas Decisiones" (2020). He is also known for his quirky recurring guest roles on "Superstore" (NBC) and "The Eric Andre Show" (Adult Swim), the Pauly Shore movie "Guest House" and the upcoming dramatic feature "7th and Union" alongside Omar Chaparro.

Felipe was the first Latino to win NBC's "Last Comic Standing" (2010) and with "Bad Decisions"/"Malas Decisiones", he is the first comedian to release a stand-up comedy special as two different performances in two different languages. His podcast "What's Up Fool?" on the All Things Comedy Network has been going strong since 2014 and is available on every podcast platform as well as a video version on YouTube. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and producing partner, Lesa, and his dogs and rabbits.
BornJune 11, 1976
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BornJune 11, 1976
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    Known for

    Felipe Esparza in Felipe Esparza: Translate This (2017)
    Felipe Esparza: Translate This
    6.7
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 2017
    Felipe Esparza: They're Not Gonna Laugh At You (2012)
    Felipe Esparza: They're Not Gonna Laugh At You
    6.8
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 2012
    Mark McKinney, America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Colton Dunn, Lauren Ash, Kaliko Kauahi, Nichole Sakura, and Nico Santos in Superstore (2015)
    Superstore
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Cody
    Eric André in The Eric Andre Show (2012)
    The Eric Andre Show
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Felipe Esparza

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Suicide Roadtrip
      • Felipe
      • Post-production



    • Jim Conroy, Ryan Anderson Lopez, Jonathan Melo, Rick Simon, Cristina Valenzuela, Cristina Milizia, Myrna Velasco, Melissa Villaseñor, Nomi Ruiz, Elizabeth Grullon, Natasha Kline, Sarah Tubert, and Becca Q. Co in Primos (2024)
      Primos
      4.6
      TV Series
      • Churro (voice)
      • 2025
    • Tim Allen and Kat Dennings in Shifting Gears (2025)
      Shifting Gears
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Bob
      • 2025
    • Jay Mohr, Danny Trejo, Luis Guzmán, Tony Plana, Paul Rodriguez, and Gabriela Vergara in Holy Cash (2024)
      Holy Cash
      7.0
      • Officer Ramirez
      • 2024
    • Universal Basic Guys (2024)
      Universal Basic Guys
      4.8
      TV Series
      • (voice)
      • 2024
    • Something's Burning
      Podcast Series
      • 2024
    • Bertcast's podcast (2012)
      Bertcast's podcast
      Podcast Series
      • 2024
    • Susan Sarandon, Elpidia Carrillo, Damián Alcázar, Adriana Barraza, George Lopez, Raoul Max Trujillo, Bruna Marquezine, Harvey Guillén, Xolo Maridueña, and Belissa Escobedo in Blue Beetle (2023)
      Blue Beetle
      5.9
      • Security Tech #3
      • 2023
    • This Fool (2022)
      This Fool
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Frankie
      • 2023
    • Johnny Knoxville, Eric André, and Gabourey Sidibe in The Prank Panel (2023)
      The Prank Panel
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Pizza Guy
      • 2023
    • Maile Flanagan, Jessica St. Clair, Andrew Santino, and Jason Ruiz in Royal Crackers (2023)
      Royal Crackers
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Mexican Officer (voice)
      • 2023
    • David Duchovny, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, and Lauren London in You People (2023)
      You People
      5.5
      • Zminski
      • 2023
    • Rob Schneider and Miranda Scarlett Schneider in Daddy Daughter Trip (2022)
      Daddy Daughter Trip
      4.7
      • Food Truck Worker
      • 2022
    • Reverie & Sick Jacken: Los Angeles
      Music Video
      • Sketch Artist
      • 2022
    • Dee Bradley Baker, Jorge R. Gutiérrez, Christian Lanz, Laura Patalano, Cristina Milizia, Sean-Ryan Petersen, Diego Molano, and Frankie Quinones in Victor & Valentino (2019)
      Victor & Valentino
      6.2
      TV Series
      • El Bigote (voice)
      • 2021
    • 7th & Union (2021)
      7th & Union
      5.3
      • Charlie
      • 2021

    Writer



    • Felipe Esparza in Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions (2020)
      Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions
      5.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2020
    • Felipe Esparza in Felipe Esparza: Translate This (2017)
      Felipe Esparza: Translate This
      6.7
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Ari Shaffir in This Is Not Happening (2015)
      This Is Not Happening
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • The Shop (2015)
      The Shop
      TV Series
      • co-creator (creator)
      • 2015
    • Laugh Factory (1979)
      Laugh Factory
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2009–2013
    • Felipe Esparza: They're Not Gonna Laugh At You (2012)
      Felipe Esparza: They're Not Gonna Laugh At You
      6.8
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2012

    Producer



    • Love You, Ralphie
      TV Special
      • associate producer
      • 2022
    • Felipe Esparza in Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions (2020)
      Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions
      5.5
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Felipe Esparza in Felipe Esparza: Translate This (2017)
      Felipe Esparza: Translate This
      6.7
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • The Shop (2015)
      The Shop
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Where I Got My Balls From (2012)
      Where I Got My Balls From
      8.7
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Felipe Esparza: They're Not Gonna Laugh At You (2012)
      Felipe Esparza: They're Not Gonna Laugh At You
      6.8
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2012

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    Felipe Esparza Film & Commercial Reel
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    Felipe Esparza Film & Commercial Reel
    Official Trailer for Bad Decisions and Malas Decisiones (Netflix, 2020)
    Demo Reel 1:30
    Official Trailer for Bad Decisions and Malas Decisiones (Netflix, 2020)
    Official Trailer for Bad Decisions and Malas Decisiones (Netflix, 2020)
    Demo Reel 1:30
    Official Trailer for Bad Decisions and Malas Decisiones (Netflix, 2020)
    From "Translate This" (HBO 2017)
    Demo Reel 0:30
    From "Translate This" (HBO 2017)
    Felipe Esparza: They're Not Going to Laugh at You
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    Felipe Esparza: They're Not Going to Laugh at You
    Felipe Esparza: They're Not Going to Laugh at You
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    Felipe Esparza: They're Not Going to Laugh at You
    Felipe Esparza: They're Not Going to Laugh at You
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    Felipe Esparza: They're Not Going to Laugh at You

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    • Born
      • June 11, 1976
      • Sinaloa, Mexico
    • Spouse
      • Lesa O'DanielDecember 13, 2014 - present

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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    • How old is Felipe Esparza?
      48 years old
    • When was Felipe Esparza born?
      June 11, 1976
    • Where was Felipe Esparza born?
      Sinaloa, Mexico
    • What is Felipe Esparza known for?
      Felipe Esparza: They're Not Gonna Laugh At You, The Eric Andre Show, Superstore, and Felipe Esparza: Translate This
    • Is Felipe Esparza married?
      Yes, to Lesa O'Daniel since December 13, 2014

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