Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 18, 1950
Place of Birth:
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Luis Contreras
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Wednesday Afternoon | The Bartender |
| 2004 | Criminal | Carlos |
| 2000 | Across the Line | Timex |
| 1996 | Last Man Standing | Comandante Ramirez |
| 1996 | The Winner | Guy in Couple |
| 1994 | Dragstrip Girl | Raoul |
| 1993 | Bound by Honor | Realthing |
| 1993 | Rio Diablo | Pedro Almenzar |
| 1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | Rurale Officer |
| 1992 | Desert Kickboxer | |
| 1991 | Suburban Commando | Ringo |
| 1991 | Dollman | Jackson |
| 1991 | Lower Level | Street Person |
| 1990 | El Diablo | Pestoso |
| 1989 | After Midnight | The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town") |
| 1988 | Sunset | Jail Inmates |
| 1988 | Red Heat | Lupo |
| 1987 | Extreme Prejudice | Lupo |
| 1987 | Walker | Benito |
| 1987 | Straight to Hell | Sal |
| 1987 | Police Story: The Freeway Killings | Apartment Manager |
| 1986 | Running Scared | Thug (uncredited) |
| 1986 | Big Trouble | Terrorist #2 |
| 1986 | Blue City | Lieutenant Ortiz |
| 1985 | Walking the Edge | Jesus |
| 1985 | Stand Alone | Look-Out |
| 1985 | Pee-wee's Big Adventure | Biker #2 |
| 1984 | A Touch of Scandal | Eugenio Salvador |
| 1984 | Repo Man | Mr. Humphries' Security Guard |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Gang Member |
| 1980 | The Long Riders | Man at the Bar |
| 1980 | The Last Married Couple in America | Party Guest |
| 1980 | Heart Beat | Mexican Junkie |
| 1980 | Borderline | |
| 1979 | 1941 | Zoot Suiter |
| 1977 | Close Encounters of the Third Kind | Federale |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Carnivàle | Proprietor |
| 1993 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | El Gato |
| 1987 | The Oldest Rookie | |
| 1986 | Matlock | |
| 1986 | Heart of the City | Desk Clerk |
| 1984 | Night Court | Defendant #2 |
| 1984 | Hunter | Gunman |
| 1984 | Airwolf | Mule |
| 1984 | Night Court | Mr. Alvarez |
| 1982 | T. J. Hooker | Cezar Moro |
| 1982 | Knight Rider | Coyote |
| 1982 | Tales of the Gold Monkey | |
| 1982 | Knight Rider | Voice #2 |
| 1982 | T. J. Hooker | Louis Pordeo |
| 1981 | Falcon Crest | Inmate Tony |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon | |
| 1977 | CHiPs | |
| 1976 | Quincy, M.E. | |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Beggar |