Walter F. Rodriguez

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A black and white self-portrait. - Walter F. Rodriguez
A black and white self-portrait. - Walter F. Rodriguez

Walter F. Rodriguez is an actor/writer from northern New Jersey currently working for The Onion, the top comedy newspaper/tv station in the world. He is a member of the 12 Miles West Theater Company, a contributing writer for Forum Magazine, and an actor and assistant stage manager for Playwright's Theater. His first two non-fiction books, "A Breath of Time" and "Colder than the Night," were critical successes and he is currently at work on his third.

Aside from the acting and writing, Walter trains in Parkour, a sport invented in the '80's in France and now being poplarized by Hollywood films such as the "Bourne Identity" series and the latest James Bond film, "Casino Royale." He enjoys creating art in all of its forms including photography and music and is currently addicted to "Lost," which he watches religiously with his girlfriend and her family.

He can be reached through Suite101 for questions or comments.

Latest Articles

The Real Life Flying Dragons of Avatar's Pandora
James Cameron's "Avatar" introduced "ikran" and "toruk," Pandoran species of flying dragons whose real-world cousins live and fly in Southeast Asia.
May 14, 2010 - Walter F. Rodriguez
The Glowing Waters of Puerto Rico's Bio Bay
Vieques Island, part of Puerto Rico, is home to one of the natural wonders of the world. Its "bio bay" is home to glowing, bioluminescent waters and breathtaking tours.
Mar 8, 2010 - Walter F. Rodriguez
What's New in the Microsoft Phone 7 Series UI?
Analysts had written off Windows Mobile as a dead OS. Microsoft must not have been listening; their newest mobile effort is elegant, powerful, and very much alive.
Mar 3, 2010 - Walter F. Rodriguez
Iceland's Phallological Museum
A short tour through the Icelandic Phallological Museum, a real place in Iceland devoted to the preservation and study of the penis.
Feb 21, 2008 - Walter F. Rodriguez
Best Spanish Programs on the Web
This invaluable resource compares and contrasts some of the most-used software programs that are available in Spanish, presenting the pros and cons of each program.
Feb 20, 2008 - Walter F. Rodriguez
Best Spanish-Language Web Sites
Spanish-speakers have been out of luck when searching for top content in their native language - until now. This article showcases the best Spanish websites.
Feb 16, 2008 - Walter F. Rodriguez
Buying an Enagement Ring
In this second part, we talk about the important points to remember when going to the jewelry store to buy the ring and the diamond.
Feb 7, 2008 - Walter F. Rodriguez
Selecting an Engagement Ring
In this first part, we cover how to select the perfect engagement ring to make your proposal impossible to forget.
Feb 7, 2008 - Walter F. Rodriguez
Fugu - A Fish Dish to Die For
An in-depth look at the consumption of fugu, a Japanese fish containing a potent poison that is lethal to humans.
Feb 3, 2008 - Walter F. Rodriguez
Bush and House Push US Tax Rebates
US President Bush and members of the House put into action a tax rebate program to stave off an imminent recession.
Jan 28, 2008 - Walter F. Rodriguez