Luis Contreras
September 18, 1950 (74 years old) in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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
Credits
- 2004 · Criminal as Carlos
- 2004 · Wednesday Afternoon as The Bartender
- 2003 · Carnivàle as Proprietor
- 2000 · Across the Line as Timex
- 1996 · Last Man Standing as Comandante Ramirez
- 1994 · Dragstrip Girl as Raoul
- 1993 · Geronimo: An American Legend as Rurale Officer
- 1993 · The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. as El Gato
- 1993 · Rio Diablo as Pedro Almenzar
- 1993 · Bound by Honor as Realthing
- 1992 · Desert Kickboxer as
- 1991 · Dollman as Jackson
- 1991 · Lower Level as Street Person
- 1991 · Suburban Commando as Ringo
- 1990 · El Diablo as Pestoso
- 1989 · After Midnight as The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")
- 1988 · Red Heat as Lupo
- 1988 · Sunset as Jail Inmates
- 1987 · Walker as Benito
- 1987 · The Oldest Rookie as
- 1987 · Straight to Hell as Sal
- 1987 · Police Story: The Freeway Killings as Apartment Manager
- 1987 · Extreme Prejudice as Lupo
- 1986 · Heart of the City as Desk Clerk
- 1986 · Running Scared as Thug (uncredited)
- 1986 · Big Trouble as Terrorist #2
- 1986 · Blue City as Lieutenant Ortiz
- 1986 · Matlock as
- 1985 · Stand Alone as Look-Out
- 1985 · Pee-wee's Big Adventure as Biker #2
- 1985 · Walking the Edge as Jesus
- 1984 · A Touch of Scandal as Eugenio Salvador
- 1984 · Hunter as Gunman
- 1984 · Repo Man as Mr. Humphries' Security Guard
- 1984 · Airwolf as Mule
- 1984 · Night Court as Defendant #2
- 1984 · Night Court as Mr. Alvarez
- 1982 · 48 Hrs. as Gang Member
- 1982 · Knight Rider as Coyote
- 1982 · Knight Rider as Voice #2
- 1982 · Tales of the Gold Monkey as
- 1982 · T. J. Hooker as Cezar Moro
- 1981 · Falcon Crest as Inmate Tony
- 1981 · Simon & Simon as
- 1980 · Borderline as
- 1980 · The Long Riders as Man at the Bar
- 1980 · Heart Beat as Mexican Junkie
- 1980 · The Last Married Couple in America as Party Guest
- 1979 · 1941 as Zoot Suiter
- 1977 · Close Encounters of the Third Kind as Federale
- 1977 · CHiPs as
- 1976 · Quincy, M.E. as
- 1951 · Hallmark Hall of Fame as Beggar