Elizabeth Rodriguez is a renowned American actress, most notably recognized for her captivating portrayal of Aleida Diaz in the critically acclaimed Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black. Prior to her professional endeavors, Rodriguez pursued her passion for acting by graduating from Lehman College and subsequently studying under the guidance of esteemed acting teacher Maggie Flanigan at William Esper Studios in New York City for a period of two years.
As she honed her craft, Rodriguez began working in the entertainment industry, making appearances in a range of feature films, including Fresh, Dead Presidents, and I Think I Do, as well as television shows such as Law & Order, OZ, and New York Undercover. Her impressive resume boasts numerous television credits, including recurring roles on Prime Suspect, All My Children, The Shield, and ER, as well as series regular positions on NBC's Prime Suspect and ABC's All My Children.
Rodriguez has also made significant contributions to the world of television, starring in notable shows such as Six Feet Under, FlashForward, Cold Case, Just Shoot Me, NYPD Blue, and Law & Order: SVU. Her impressive filmography includes appearances in a range of feature films, including Return to Paradise, Four Lane Highway, Acts of Worship, Blow, All Things Fall Apart, Pound Of Flesh, Tonight at Noon, A Line in the Sand, Jack Goes Boating, directed by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michael Mann's Miami Vice, opposite Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx, Tio Papi, Glass Chin, and Animal Rescue, alongside Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini.
In addition to her extensive work in film and television, Rodriguez remains deeply committed to her craft, actively involved in the world of theater. She has had the privilege of starring in numerous productions, including Beauty of the Father at the Manhattan Theatre Club, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at the Public Theater, Roger and Vanessa with the Actors' Gang, Den of Thieves at the Black Dahlia, Robbers at the American Place Theater, A View From 151st Street at the Public Theater, and Unconditional at the Public Theater. Rodriguez is a dedicated member of the esteemed Labyrinth Theater Company, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and multifaceted actress.
Throughout her illustrious career, Elizabeth Rodriguez has consistently demonstrated her remarkable range, versatility, and dedication to her craft, earning her a place among the most respected and sought-after actresses in the industry.
