Seemingly coming out of nowhere, actor Ramon Rodriguez had a breakout year in 2009 when he appeared in two major Hollywood blockbusters, “The Taking of Pelham 123,” director Tony Scott’s remake of the 1974 thriller, and Michael Bay’s big budget thrill ride, “Transformers: Rise of the Fallen.” Prior to these roles, Rodriguez started out his career on series television, landing recurring roles on several acclaimed series, including “Rescue Me” (FX, 2004- ) and “The Wire” (HBO, 2002-08), both of which established him as a dramatic actor of note. Though Rodriguez had a shot as a regular performer
