Comedy Agent William Rodriguez Joins Paradigm

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William Rodriguez joins Paradigm Talent Agency as a comedy touring agent, the company announced today. Among his clients are Keenen Ivory Wayans, Piff The Magic Dragon, Tommy Davidson, Chad Prather, Aries Spears and April Macie.

He comes over from The Gersh Agency and, prior to that, was an agent at ICM Partners. He began his career in 1995 at Carsey-Werner Productions where he worked as a production assistant on the sitcom “3rd Rock From The Sun.”

Rodriguez was born in Havana, Cuba, and raised in Jackson Heights, New York. He worked in the family restaurant business in Los Angeles before moving into the entertainment industry.

He’ll be based in Paradigm’s Beverly Hills, Calif., office.

“I’ve always admired Paradigm’s approach and the high standards they set for themselves,” said Rodriguez in a statement. “I’m thrilled to contribute to the expansion of the company’s Comedy touring business.”