Acting credits
55
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
Luis Contreras
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 39Series: 16
TMDB ID: 85870
IMDb ID: nm0176520
Known for: Acting
Born: September 18, 1950
Died: June 20, 2004
Age: 53
Place of birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1951 - 2004
Years active: 54
Average TMDB rating: 6.37
Wikidata: Q1876380
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Luis Contreras.
6.2
Criminal
as Carlos
2004 Movie
Wednesday Afternoon
as The Bartender
2004 Movie
5.6
Missing Pieces
as Beggar
2001 Movie
4.8
American Tragedy
as Bum
2000 Movie
3.9
Across the Line
as Timex
2000 Movie
6.3
Last Man Standing
as Comandante Ramirez
1996 Movie
4.3
The Winner
as Guy in Couple
1996 Movie
3.4
Dragstrip Girl
as Raoul
1994 Movie
6.3
Geronimo: An American Legend
as Rurale Officer
1993 Movie
4.7
Rio Diablo
as Pedro Almenzar
1993 Movie
8.1
Bound by Honor
as Realthing
1993 Movie
3.9
Desert Kickboxer
1992 Movie
4.8
Dollman
as Jackson
1991 Movie
4.4
Lower Level
as Street Person
1991 Movie
4.7
Suburban Commando
as Ringo
1991 Movie
5.5
El Diablo
as Pestoso
1990 Movie
5.6
After Midnight
as The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")
1989 Movie
6.2
Red Heat
as Lupo
1988 Movie
5.7
Sunset
as Jail Inmates
1988 Movie
6.4
Walker
as Benito
1987 Movie
5.4
Straight to Hell
as Sal
1987 Movie
5.3
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
as Apartment Manager
1987 Movie
6.2
Extreme Prejudice
as Lupo
1987 Movie
6.0
Running Scared
as Thug (uncredited)
1986 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Luis Contreras.
7.9
Carnivàle
as Proprietor • 1 eps
2003 Series
7.0
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
as El Gato • 1 eps
1993 Series
5.5
The Oldest Rookie
1 eps
1987 Series
5.0
Heart of the City
as Desk Clerk • 1 eps
1986 Series
7.1
Matlock
as Inmate #2 • 2 eps
1986 Series
7.1
Hunter
as Gunman • 1 eps
1984 Series
7.6
Airwolf
as Mule • 1 eps
1984 Series
7.3
Night Court
as Defendant #2 • 1 eps
1984 Series
7.5
Knight Rider
as Coyote • 1 eps
1982 Series
7.4
Tales of the Gold Monkey
1 eps
1982 Series
6.5
T. J. Hooker
as Cezar Moro • 1 eps
1982 Series
5.5
Falcon Crest
as Inmate Tony • 1 eps
1981 Series
6.7
Simon & Simon
3 eps
1981 Series
6.8
CHiPs
1 eps
1977 Series
7.5
Quincy, M.E.
1 eps
1976 Series
8.6
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Beggar • 1 eps
1951 Series