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Luis Contreras

Acting

5.8 Popularity Sep 18, 1950 (53 years old) San Juan, Puerto Rico

Luis Contreras (September 18, 1950 – June 20, 2004) was an American character actor. The son of actor Roberto Contreras, his film debut was in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Contreras appeared in multiple movies for director Walter Hill: The Long Riders, 48 Hrs., Extreme Prejudice, Red Heat, ...

Biography

Luis Contreras (September 18, 1950 – June 20, 2004) was an American character actor. The son of actor Roberto Contreras, his film debut was in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Contreras appeared in multiple movies for director Walter Hill: The Long Riders, 48 Hrs., Extreme Prejudice, Red Heat, Geronimo: An American Legend, and Last Man Standing. He will forever be known as Biker #2 (the biker with an eye patch) who suggests his gang, Satan's Helpers, stab, tattoo, hang, and then kill Pee-Wee Herman after he knocks over all their motorcycles outside the biker bar. Later, Biker #2 wishes Pee-wee good luck in finding his bike after he impresses them with his dancing. Contreras died of cancer in 2004 at 53.

Filmography 57

2004
Criminal Movie

as Carlos

2004
Wednesday Afternoon Movie

as The Bartender

2003
Carnivàle TV

as Proprietor

2001
Missing Pieces Movie

as Beggar

2000
Across the Line Movie

as Timex

1996
Last Man Standing Movie

as Comandante Ramirez

1996
The Winner Movie

as Guy in Couple

1994
Dragstrip Girl Movie

as Raoul

1993
Geronimo: An American Legend Movie

as Rurale Officer

1993
Rio Diablo Movie

as Pedro Almenzar

1993
Bound by Honor Movie

as Realthing

1991
Dollman Movie

as Jackson

1991
Lower Level Movie

as Street Person

1991
Suburban Commando Movie

as Ringo

1990
El Diablo Movie

as Pestoso

1989
After Midnight Movie

as The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")

1988
Red Heat Movie

as Lupo

1988
Sunset Movie

as Jail Inmates

Photos 1

Luis Contreras Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday September 18, 1950 (53 years old)
Died June 20, 2004
Place of Birth San Juan, Puerto Rico
Years Active 1951 - 2004
Popularity 5.8
Career Stats
57 Total Credits
38 Movie Roles
19 TV Roles
1 Photos