Renaldo
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Renaldo is the role played by Coach Z in Strong Bad's Dangeresque films. Dangeresque describes his relationship with Renaldo by saying that he "works alone, except when [he] works with Renaldo, which is all the time."
Costume and Insignia
Renaldo wears the traditional costume of a member of the Masonic order of Shriners. The Shriners are a fraternal order founded in 1870, and the fez with crescent and star distinguish them from other Masons. While the symbols of the Shriners originated in the Middle East, notably from an Islamic context, they do not signify any Middle Eastern ancestry for Renaldo. The name "Renaldo" is Hispanic, deriving from Old High German and meaning counselor or ruler. This name could be a code-name, since Renaldo acts as Dangeresque's director much like M directs James Bond, although this seems unlikely. The character is played with Coach Z's usual flair for the Upper Midwestern accent. At present, both Renaldo's origins and his future plans are shrouded in mystery; but perhaps future sequels (or prequels) in the Dangeresque film franchise will allow us to know more about this fascinating, freelance law-enforcement officer.
On the DVD commentary for stunt double, Matt and Mike point out that Renaldo's symbol is also the insignia for the New Orleans Police Department.
Complete Filmography
- Debut: Email stunt double
- Email dangeresque 3
- KaraokeFun (mentioned)
