Mariano 'Big Dawg' Mendoza

Mariano 'Big Dawg' Mendoza

56 · Born: Sep 17, 1968

2023
2021

Personal Details

BornSep 17, 1968 Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse
  • Dawn Leann Mendoza

    ( Dec 26, 2016 to May 22, 2025 )
  • Dawn Perez Mendoza

    ( Dec 19, 2015 to May 22, 2025 )
Parents
  • Angelina Martinez

Biography

Mariano Mendoza is a multifaceted individual, renowned for his impressive career in various fields. He is best known for his captivating performance as Rodney "Hammer" Garcia in Season 4 of the popular TV show Eastbound and Down.

As a former MMA World Champion Fighter, Mariano has earned numerous accolades, including being rated in the top 100 fighters in the world. His autobiography, "The Untold Story of Mariano Mendoza", was released recently and is now available on Amazon.

Mariano has been actively involved in the entertainment industry, with several projects currently in the works. He is in post-production for "Duel of Legends", "The Pining", "Voyeur", and "Compton's Finest", and is also filming "Pontius Pilate". His impressive resume includes appearances in TV shows such as "Better Call Saul", "Training Day", and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine".

Born in Los Angeles, California, Mariano is a U.S. Navy Veteran and has been dubbed the Hispanic version of Debo/Van Damme Martial Artist. He made history as the first Hispanic Heavyweight Cage Fighter to compete in the W.V.C in Brazil and Jamaica, earning the nickname OLEG in the popular video game "Saints Row 3".

Mariano has also been featured in the "MMA Supremacy" video game as Mariano "Big Dawg" the boxer. He holds numerous world record titles, including Muscle Beach Strong Man in 1995 and 1996, and the undefeated World Record at 220 lbs with the Strict Curl.

In addition to his impressive fighting career, Mariano has also worked as a stunt coordinator on the TV show "The Mentalist" and appeared as a coach in the episode "Blood Sport". He has also been featured in the movie "School Dance" (2012),directed by Nick Cannon, alongside Wilmer Valderrama, Kevin Hart, George Lopez, and Efren Ramirez.

Career

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2024
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2023
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{"id":207983,"title":"Vide Noir","year":"2022","character":"Hontanx","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vide-noir","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_207983.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_207983.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Vide Noir
Vide Noir as Hontanx
{"id":238741,"title":"The Boss Man","year":"2022","character":"Bob","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boss-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_238741.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_238741.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":193641,"title":"Terror Eyes","year":"2021","character":"Tour Bus Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/terror-eyes-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_193641.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_193641.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Terror Eyes
Terror Eyes as Tour Bus Driver
{"id":170681,"title":"Debt Collectors","year":"2020","character":"Funeral Morner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/debt-collectors","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7r1rv3lojmr0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7r1rv3lojmr0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Debt Collectors
Debt Collectors as Funeral Morner
{"id":259763,"title":"Exposure","year":"2019","character":"Javier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/exposure-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_259763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_259763.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Exposure
Exposure as Javier
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Countdown
Countdown as Pool Player (uncredited)
{"id":132689,"title":"3 from Hell","year":"2019","character":"Gonzo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/3-from-hell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38ps9sigraj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38ps9sigraj0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":126719,"title":"Avenge the Crows","year":"2017","character":"Oso (as Mariano Mendoza)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/avenge-the-crows","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_126719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_126719.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Avenge the Crows
Avenge the Crows as Oso (as Mariano Mendoza)
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The Comedy Get Down
The Comedy Get Down as Football Lineman
{"id":104227,"title":"Streets of East L.A.","year":"2016","character":"Hector","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/streets-of-east-la","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104227.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104227.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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Bridesman
Bridesman as Bouncer
{"id":33435,"title":"Audacity","year":"2015","character":"Hitchhiker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/audacity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33435.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33435.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Audacity
Audacity as Hitchhiker
{"id":37432,"title":"Strike One","year":"2014","character":"Muerto O.G. #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strike-one","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_37432.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_37432.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Strike One
Strike One as Muerto O.G. #2
{"id":14497,"title":"Lean Like a Cholo","year":"2013","character":"Crazy Loc's Thug","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lean-like-a-cholo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14497.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Lean Like a Cholo
Lean Like a Cholo as Crazy Loc's Thug
{"id":5,"title":"Eastbound & Down","year":2013,"character":"Rodney 'Hammer' Garcia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/eastbound-down","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2mspi4n5i210.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2mspi4n5i210.jpg"},"released":1}
Eastbound & Down
Eastbound & Down as Rodney 'Hammer' Garcia
{"id":117655,"title":"Cage Fight","year":"2012","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cage-fight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117655.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117655.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":16622,"title":"Budz House","year":"2011","character":"Gangster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/budz-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16622.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16622.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Budz House
Budz House as Gangster
{"id":9264,"title":"Crazy on the Outside","year":"2010","character":"Prisoner #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crazy-on-the-outside","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9264.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9264.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":148405,"title":"Bobby Fischer Live","year":"2009","character":"Bobby fisher fan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bobby-fischer-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_148405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_148405.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Bobby Fischer Live
Bobby Fischer Live as Bobby fisher fan
{"id":122820,"title":"This Is Encino","year":"2009","character":"Dutch's Bodyguard #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/this-is-encino","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122820.jpg"},"released":1}
This Is Encino
This Is Encino as Dutch's Bodyguard #2
{"id":46376,"title":"Days of Wrath","year":"2008","character":"Gangster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/days-of-wrath","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46376.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Days of Wrath
Days of Wrath as Gangster
{"id":188496,"title":"The Cure","year":"2007","character":"Thug","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cure-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_188496.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_188496.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
The Cure
The Cure as Thug
{"id":47797,"title":"Daydreamer","year":"2007","character":"Ogre","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/daydreamer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47797.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47797.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":223391,"title":"Revenge","year":"2007","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/revenge-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223391.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223391.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":52271,"title":"I Accidentally Domed Your Son","year":"2004","character":"Mariano","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-accidentally-domed-your-son","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52271.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52271.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":184570,"title":"Taking the Westside","year":"2003","character":"Model","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/taking-the-westside","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184570.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184570.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":154801,"title":"Dirty Kopz","year":"2001","character":"Thug","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dirty-kopz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154801.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154801.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":5699,"title":"Highlander: The Final Dimension","year":"1994","character":"Sword Fighter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/highlander-the-final-dimension","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2inrlqnvevo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2inrlqnvevo0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Highlander: The Final Dimension
Highlander: The Final Dimension as Sword Fighter (uncredited)
{"id":125231,"title":"The Final Resolution","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-final-resolution","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125231.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125231.jpg"},"released":1}
2016