Outer Critics Circle Award-winning actress Elizabeth Rodriguez is known for playing the role of Aleida Diaz in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black. She was nominated for Tony Award for her performance in Stephen Adly Guirgis’ 2011 play, The Motherfucker with the Hat. Besides TV series, she is also known for her role as Gabriela Lopez, a nurse working in a secret research facility in the 2017 film Logan. Her TV credits include All My Children, Fear the Walking Dead, Power Book II: Ghost, Shameless, Chance, Shameless, and East New York, among many others.
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Elizabeth Rodriguez Biography
Elizabeth Rodriguez was born on the 27th of December 1980, in New York City, New York, United States of America. As per her date of birth, she is 43 years old as of 2025.
| Birth Name | Elizabeth Rodriguez |
| Nickname | Elizabeth |
| Date of Birth | December 27, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Hispanic |
| Religion | Christianity |
Family and Education
While there’s not much to share regarding her personal life, she grew up along with her brother, Nestor Rodriguez.
She graduated from a university from Lehman College in New York City. She also took classes at the William Esper Studio to hone her acting skills.
Elizabeth Rodriguez Love Life
Well, this is the most interesting topic that most of you are probably curious about. She is a very private person and has effortlessly managed to keep her private life away from media attention, thus, there’s no way to learn about her dating history.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 6 inches Centimeters – 168 cm Meters – 1.68 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 55 kg Pounds – 121 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Thin lips |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Elizabeth made her film debut in the crime drama movie, Fresh in 1994.
Television Debut
Elizabeth was first seen in the television drama series, Lifestories: Families in Crisis in an episode of POWER: The Eddie Matos Story.
She has starred in several TV series including Fear the Walking Dead (2015 – 2016), Power (2014 – Present), Orange Is the New Black (2013 – Present), among others.
Elizabeth Rodriguez Net Worth
As of 2025, Elizabeth Rodriguez has a net worth of $3 million.
Elizabeth Rodriguez Facts
Elizabeth has appeared in several stage productions, television shows, and independent films.
She was a member of the Labyrinth Theater Company.
She has had recurring roles on the TV series New York Undercover, ER, Prime Suspect USA, Grimm, Fear the Walking Dead, and Power.
Rodriguez has starred in the movies Fresh, Dead Presidents, I Think I Do, Return to Paradise, Acts of Worship, Blow, Miami Vice, Pound of Flesh, All Things Fall Apart, Side Effects, Glass Chin, The Drop, and Logan.
Elizabeth has won Screen Actors Guild Awards for Orange Is the New Black in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
She has also been nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
She starred alongside Taylor Schilling in the critically acclaimed series Orange Is the New Black.
Elizabeth along with actors William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky, and Steve Howey co-starred in the 10th and final seasons of the comedy sitcom Shameless.
She played the role of Detective Second Grade Crystal Morales in the first season of the CBS sitcom East New York, starring Amanda Warren, Kevin Rankin, and Richard Kind. The series was canceled after the first season.