Luis Contreras
Known For
Acting
Born
1950-09-18 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Died
2004-06-20
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.
Most Known For
Knight Rider
as Coyote
Knight Rider
as Voice #2
Falcon Crest
as Inmate Tony
Quincy, M.E.
48 Hrs.
as Gang Member
Matlock
as Inmate #2
Night Court
as Defendant #2
Night Court
as Mr. Alvarez
Airwolf
as Mule
Hunter
as Gunman
T. J. Hooker
as Cezar Moro
T. J. Hooker
as Louis Pordeo
Simon & Simon
Carnivàle
as Proprietor
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
as El Gato
Bound by Honor
as Realthing
CHiPs
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as Federale
Red Heat
as Lupo
Heart of the City
as Desk Clerk