Luis Contreras
Acting
Born: 1950-09-18 · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Died: 2004-06-20
Biography
Tall, lean, and wiry, 6-foot-4 Euro-Indigenous Latino American character actor. The son of Euro-Indigenous Latino American character actor, Roberto Contreras. Luis Contreras was born on September 18, 1950. Lean and wiry, often sporting a mass of curly hair and drooping mustache, with his piercing dark eyes and angular face Contreras ranged between portraying various criminals and police officers. Contreras made his film debut as a Federale in Steven Spielberg's wonderful science fiction classic
🎬 Movies (30)
Wednesday Afternoon
2004
The Bartender
Criminal
2004
Carlos
Missing Pieces
2001
Beggar
Across the Line
2000
Timex
American Tragedy
2000
Bum
Last Man Standing
1996
Comandante Ramirez
The Winner
1996
Guy in Couple
Dragstrip Girl
1994
Raoul
Bound by Honor
1993
Realthing
Rio Diablo
1993
Pedro Almenzar
Geronimo: An American Legend
1993
Rurale Officer
Desert Kickboxer
1992
Suburban Commando
1991
Ringo
Dollman
1991
Jackson
Lower Level
1991
Street Person
El Diablo
1990
Pestoso
After Midnight
1989
The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")
Sunset
1988
Jail Inmates
Red Heat
1988
Lupo
Extreme Prejudice
1987
Lupo
Walker
1987
Benito
Straight to Hell
1987
Sal
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
1987
Apartment Manager
Running Scared
1986
Thug (uncredited)
Big Trouble
1986
Terrorist #2
Blue City
1986
Lieutenant Ortiz
Walking the Edge
1985
Jesus
Stand Alone
1985
Look-Out
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
Biker #2
A Touch of Scandal
1984
Eugenio Salvador
📺 TV Shows (16)
Carnivàle
2003
Proprietor
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
1993
El Gato
The Oldest Rookie
1987
Matlock
1986
Inmate #2
Heart of the City
1986
Desk Clerk
Night Court
1984
Mr. Alvarez
Hunter
1984
Gunman
Airwolf
1984
Mule
T. J. Hooker
1982
Louis Pordeo
Knight Rider
1982
Voice #2
Tales of the Gold Monkey
1982
Falcon Crest
1981
Inmate Tony
Simon & Simon
1981
CHiPs
1977
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Beggar