Carlos Alazraqui

Carlos Alazraqui is an American actor, comedian, and producer widely recognized for his extensive voice work in animation and his live-action role as Deputy James Garcia in “Reno 911!”. After winning the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition in 1993, surpassing notable comedians such as Marc Maron and Patton Oswalt, Carlos Alazraqui rapidly became a prominent figure in voice acting. His breakthrough came with the title role of Rocko in Nickelodeon’s critically acclaimed series ‘Rocko’s Modern Life,’ which ran from 1993 to 1996. Demonstrating his immediate versatility, Alazraqui also voiced Winslow in ‘CatDog’ and brought the titular character Spyro to life in the 1998 video game ‘Spyro the Dragon.’ By 1998, he had become a familiar voice to a broad audience nationwide as the iconic Taco Bell Chihuahua in popular commercials, cementing his place in pop culture.

Alazraqui’s prolific career in animated television continued with a diverse array of characters, including Denzel Crocker and Juandissimo Magnifico in ‘The Fairly OddParents,’ as well as Lazlo and Clam in ‘Camp Lazlo,’ which began in 2005. Transitioning his vocal talents to feature films, he lent his voice to Nestor in the Academy Award-winning film ‘Happy Feet’ in 2006 and later as El Chupacabra in Disney’s ‘Planes’ in 2013. Simultaneously, Alazraqui established a strong on-screen presence as Deputy James Garcia in the acclaimed Comedy Central series ‘Reno 911!’ from 2003 to 2008, a role he reprised in its spin-off film ‘Reno 911! Miami’ in 2007.

As an actor, comedian, and producer, Carlos Alazraqui continues to be a highly sought-after talent, renowned for his extensive voice work, impactful on-screen performances, and ongoing contributions to the entertainment industry, making him a consistently bookable and marketable artist.