Biography
Roberto Contreras (1928–2000) was an American actor best known for playing Pedro in the TV western series The High Chaparral. His film and television career spanned nearly 40 years from 1954 to 1993, including featured roles in Topaz and Scarface.He played the bartender in “Heritage of Anger” S2 E37 of Have Gun Will Travel 6-6-59.
The son of director Jaime Contreras, he was born on December 12, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also the father of actor Luis Contreras. Contreras died on July 18, 2000, in Los Angeles, California.
Filmography
all 59
TV Shows 36
Movies 23
Cruz's Grandfather
Bound by Honor (1993)
Movie
6.57
trustee
Amazing Stories (1985)
TV
5.33
Rebenga
Scarface (1983)
Movie
6.57
Gas Station Attendant
The Day Time Ended (1980)
Movie
Victor Chavez
Black Samurai (1976)
Movie
Rojo
Switch (1975)
TV
The Gardener
Pets (1973)
Movie
6
Muñoz
Topaz (1969)
Movie
6
Hotelero (uncredited)
The Last Challenge (1967)
Movie
Bandit (uncredited)
The Professionals (1966)
Movie
1
Captain Avila / Capt. Mestovo
Mission: Impossible (1966)
TV
6.33
Munoz
The F.B.I. (1965)
TV
Rafael Ruiz / Miguel
The Big Valley (1965)
TV
6.2
Asylum Inmate (uncredited)
Brainstorm (1965)
Movie
General Salazar
Burke's Law (1963)
TV
6
Diego - Patient / Ibarra
The Fugitive (1963)
TV
3.5
Lt. Sanchez
California (1963)
Movie
Santos Esqueda
Dr. Kildare (1961)
TV
6
Armenderez, Gondora Gunman
Gold of the Seven Saints (1961)
Movie
Villager (uncredited)
The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Movie
5.66
Joe Jack Rabbit
The Barbara Stanwyck Show (1960)
TV
2nd Guerrilla
Thriller (1960)
TV
Frank Ramay / Pedro
Law of the Plainsman (1959)
TV
Policeman
Holiday for Lovers (1959)
Movie
Hombre
Rawhide (1959)
TV
4
Santos
77 Sunset Strip (1958)
TV
Village Indian
The Flame Barrier (1958)
Movie
Chumacho (uncredited)
The Black Scorpion (1957)
Movie
Alfredo
Maverick (1957)
TV
5.33
Estrada / Palza
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956)
TV
(uncredited)
Rebellion of the Hanged (1954)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1928-12-12
Deathday2000-07-18 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceSt. Louis, Missouri, USA
ChildrenLuis Contreras
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsRobert Contreras, Roberto Contreres, Roberto Contréras
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