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Luis Contreras

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Luis Contreras

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Sep 18, 1950 (76 years old)

Place of Birth

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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

Acting
2004Wednesday AfternoonThe Bartender
2004CriminalCarlos
2003CarnivàleProprietor
2001Missing PiecesBeggar
2000Across the LineTimex
2000American TragedyBum
1996Last Man StandingComandante Ramirez
1996The WinnerGuy in Couple
1994Dragstrip GirlRaoul
1993Bound by HonorRealthing
1993Rio DiabloPedro Almenzar
1993Geronimo: An American LegendRurale Officer
1993The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.El Gato
1992Desert Kickboxer
1991Suburban CommandoRingo
1991DollmanJackson
1991Lower LevelStreet Person
1990El DiabloPestoso
1989After MidnightThe Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")
1988SunsetJail Inmates
1988Red HeatLupo
1987Extreme PrejudiceLupo
1987WalkerBenito
1987Straight to HellSal
1987Police Story: The Freeway KillingsApartment Manager
1987The Oldest Rookie
1986Running ScaredThug (uncredited)
1986Big TroubleTerrorist #2
1986Blue CityLieutenant Ortiz
1986MatlockInmate #2
1986Heart of the CityDesk Clerk
1985Walking the EdgeJesus
1985Stand AloneLook-Out
1985Pee-wee's Big AdventureBiker #2
1984A Touch of ScandalEugenio Salvador
1984Repo ManMr. Humphries' Security Guard
1984Night CourtDefendant #2
1984HunterGunman
1984AirwolfMule
1984Night CourtMr. Alvarez
198248 Hrs.Gang Member
1982BarbarosaAngel
1982T. J. HookerCezar Moro
1982Knight RiderCoyote
1982Tales of the Gold Monkey
1982Knight RiderVoice #2
1982T. J. HookerLouis Pordeo
1981Falcon CrestInmate Tony
1981Simon & Simon
1980The Long RidersMan at the Bar
1980The Last Married Couple in AmericaParty Guest
1980Heart BeatMexican Junkie
1980Borderline
19791941Zoot Suiter
1977Close Encounters of the Third KindFederale
1977CHiPs
1976Quincy, M.E.
1951Hallmark Hall of FameBeggar