Freddy Rodriguez is quickly emerging as one of Hollywood's most versatile young actors. In his series regular on HBO's award-winning drama "Six Feet Under", Rodriguez has portrayed the artful mortician, 'Federico Diaz,' whose ambition succeeded in earning him a partnership at the family-owned funeral home. For his exceptional work, he has earned an Emmy Award nomination, two Alma Awards, a Nosotros Award and two SAG Awards (for Best Ensemble in a Drama).

The talented actor has a slew of upcoming feature films to add to his burgeoning resume. He co-stars in the independent film "Dallas 362" opposite Jeff Goldblum, Selma Blair and Kelly Lynch. Written, directed and starring Scott Caan, the dark comedy opens in select cities in May. He also c-stars in the Dreamworks film "Dreamer" opposite Dakota Fanning and Kurt Russell. Rodriguez portrays a retired jockey who returns to racing to help a young girl (Fanning) fulfill her dream of having her rehabilitated Philly win a big race.

He also adds the independent film "Harsh Times" opposite Christian Bale and Eva Longoria (who plays his girlfriend) to his credits. Directed by David Ayer (Training Day), the dark drama is about two friends from the wrong side of the tracks out for their last hurrah before Bale's character assumes a serious job. He then added another drama - "Havoc" - a modern day Westside Story (minus the music) opposite Ann Hathaway and Bijou Phillips. Steve Gaghan (Traffic) wrote the provocative story.

Born and raised in Chicago, Rodriguez began acting as a teen. By age 14 he starred in the pilot production of the city's Whirlwind Performance Company, a theater company composed of youth at risk. Because of his exceptional work with the company he received a two-year scholarship to the summer arts program at Chicago Center for the Gifted and went on to star in more than 20 theater productions in his home town.

Rodriguez majored in drama at Chicago's Lincoln Park High School, which specializes in the performing arts, and became heavily involved in Chicago's early hip hop scene as a back-up dancer and choreographer.

Rodriguez's other film credits include Alfonso Arau's "A Walk in the Clouds" (his film debut) starring Keanue Reeves, "Dead Presidents" (directed by the Hughes brothers), "The Pest" with John Leguizamo, "Chasing Papi," "Payback" with Mel Gibson and a starring role in the HBO film "For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story" with Andy Garcia. He also had the chance to display his comedic abilities in a special arc on NBC's "Scrubs" as Judy Reyes' brother.

Between acting projects he enjoys helping a variety of organizations dedicated to keeping the arts in public schools. He addresses students as often as he can about the joys of working in the arts and the importance of pursuing dreams.