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Luis Contreras

Actor | * 09/18/1950 († 53, 06/20/2004) | Kern, California (United States of America (USA))
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 often played the parts of bums, gang members, police officers, prison inmates, and Criminals. One of the typical roles that he played as a gang member or Criminal was that of Jesus in Walking the Edge. Contreras appeared in multiple movies for director Walter Hill: The Long Riders, 48 Hrs., Extreme Prejudice, Red Heat, Geronimo: An American Legend, and <... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Crime

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The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possess ...

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Certification unknown

1985 | 3.2/5 | 1h 31min
Comedy, Adventure
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Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East ...

Bound by Honor

Certification unknown

1993 | 4.0/5 | 3h
Crime, Action, Drama, Thriller
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John Smith is a mysterious stranger who is drawn into a vicious war between two Prohibition-era gangs. In a dangerous game, he switches allegiances from one to another, offering his services to the hi ...

Last Man Standing

15

1996 | 3.1/5 | 1h 41min
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
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A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country. ...

Red Heat

Certification unknown

1988 | 3.1/5 | 1h 44min
Action, Crime
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Movies with Luis Contreras as Actor(30)

as The Bartender2004 Wednesday Afternoon
as Carlos2004 Criminal
as Comandante Ramirez1996 Last Man Standing
as Rurale Officer1993 Geronimo: An American Legend
1993 Bound by Honor
as Pedro Almenzar1993 Rio Diablo
1992 Desert Kickboxer
as Jackson1991 Dollman
as Ringo1991 Suburban Commando
as Street Person1991 Lower Level
as Pestoso1990 El Diablo
as The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")1989 After Midnight
as Lupo1988 Red Heat
as Sal1987 Straight to Hell
as Lupo1987 Extreme Prejudice
as Apartment Manager1987 Police Story: The Freeway Killings
as Terrorist #21986 Big Trouble
as Lieutenant Ortiz1986 Blue City
as Look-Out1985 Stand Alone
as Jesus1985 Walking the Edge
as Biker #21985 Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Mr. Humphries' Security Guard1984 Repo Man
as Eugenio Salvador1984 A Touch of Scandal
as Gang Member1982 48 Hrs.
1980 Borderline
as Mexican Junkie1980 Heart Beat
as Party Guest1980 The Last Married Couple in America
as Man at the Bar1980 The Long Riders
as Zoot Suiter1979 1941
as Federale1977 Close Encounters of the Third Kind

TV Shows/Series with Luis Contreras as Actor(17)

as Proprietor2003 Carnivàle
1993 The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
1987 The Oldest Rookie
1986 Matlock
as Defendant #21984 Night Court
as Mr. Alvarez1984 Night Court
as Mule1984 Airwolf
as Gunman1984 Hunter
as Cezar Moro1982 T. J. Hooker
as Coyote1982 Knight Rider
as Voice #21982 Knight Rider
1982 Tales of the Gold Monkey
1981 Simon & Simon
1981 Falcon Crest
1977 CHiPs
1976 Quincy, M.E.
as Beggar1951 Hallmark Hall of Fame

Full Name: Luis Contreras
Born: Monday, 09/18 1950 (September) in Kern, California (United States of America (USA))
Died: Sunday, 06/20 2004 (June) in Burbank (aged: 53)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Luis Contreras frequently works together with these people:
Walter Hill (15x, Crew)
Maurice Evans (11x, Actor)
Julie Harris (10x, Actress)
Anne Lockhart (10x, Actress)
Bruce Gray (9x, Actor)
Logan Ramsey (9x, Actor)
Nicholas Worth (9x, Actor)
Greg Finley (9x, Actor)
William Smith (8x, Actor)
Guy Stockwell (8x, Actor)
Grainger Hines (8x, Actor)
Adam May-Bower (8x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:35514, Added: 05/14/2018, Last updated: 04/13/2024