He pointed out that studies “were worried that casting a white guy with a Mexican name could be construed as their version of ‘diverse casting,’ and there could be a backlash.” It was a different time and, frankly, my first two experiences kind of proved the point that they were making.” While this seems pretty extreme now, Roday reminds us that “But this is the late ’90s. When he spoke to an agent, they suggested he change his name. But I can call you back for this four-line role of a gang member.” He had a repeat experience that also caused him some issues. There, the casting director told him: “You’re so great, but I don’t think I can call you back because your last name is Rodriguez. This was the movie that changed Ed Norton’s career. The fact that he looked like a Northern European perhaps added to this change.įor example, when he was up for a major role, in what was to be Primal Fear.
James Roday was discouraged from using his Mexican last name. Why did Roday change his last name? Originally, the explanation was always that there was another James Rodriguez, thus he changed his last name to Roday. Why Did James David Rodriguez Change His Name To James Roday? Jennifer Aniston’s father, John Aniston, was born Yiannis Antonios Anastasakis. Kirk Douglas was born Issur Danielovitch. It should be pointed out that many have actors have done the same thing. Roday was both “shaken” and “moved.” This made him question some of his previous decisions. His dad shared stories about his grandparents that the actor never heard before. His mother, Deborah’s ancestry is from the British Isles. The recent racial discussions made him go back to his dad and have some serious discussions. Roday’s father Jaime “Jim” Rodriguez is of Mexican heritage, who is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant.
James Roday is from Texas, born in San Antonio. Speaking to TV Line, he shared that on paper, he is James Roday Rodriguez, but now he wants everyone to know that he is Mexican-American. James Roday Makes A Public Name ChangeĪ Million Little Things actor’s real name was James David Rodriguez. The actor, producer, writer and director wants to embrace his Mexican-American roots. This self reflection has led Roday to revert back to the name of his youth. Psych star James Roday has had his own time to self reflect. In the past month, there has been a talk about race and in turn, a lot of soul searching.
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