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.
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Filmography
all 48
Movies 33
TV Shows 15
Carlos
Criminal (2004)
Movie
The Bartender
Wednesday Afternoon (2004)
Movie
Proprietor
Carnivàle (2003)
TV
6
Timex
Across the Line (2000)
Movie
Comandante Ramirez
Last Man Standing (1996)
Movie
5.93
Raoul
Dragstrip Girl (1994)
Movie
Rurale Officer
Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
Movie
El Gato
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993)
TV
6
Pedro Almenzar
Rio Diablo (1993)
Movie
Realthing
Bound by Honor (1993)
Movie
6.57
Desert Kickboxer (1992)
Movie
Jackson
Dollman (1991)
Movie
Street Person
Lower Level (1991)
Movie
Ringo
Suburban Commando (1991)
Movie
Pestoso
El Diablo (1990)
Movie
The Dogs' Master (segment 'A Night on the Town')
After Midnight (1989)
Movie
Lupo
Red Heat (1988)
Movie
6
Benito
Walker (1987)
Movie
The Oldest Rookie (1987)
TV
Sal
Straight to Hell (1987)
Movie
Apartment Manager
Police Story: The Freeway Killings (1987)
Movie
Lupo
Extreme Prejudice (1987)
Movie
Terrorist #2
Big Trouble (1986)
Movie
Lieutenant Ortiz
Blue City (1986)
Movie
Matlock (1986)
TV
6
Look-Out
Stand Alone (1985)
Movie
Biker #2
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Movie
5.89
Jesus
Walking the Edge (1985)
Movie
Eugenio Salvador
A Touch of Scandal (1984)
Movie
Gunman
Hunter (1984)
TV
Mr. Humphries' Security Guard
Repo Man (1984)
Movie
4.5
Mule
Airwolf (1984)
TV
6
Defendant #2 / Mr. Alvarez
Night Court (1984)
TV
6
Gang Member
48 Hrs. (1982)
Movie
6.67
Coyote / Voice #2
Knight Rider (1982)
TV
7.1
Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
TV
6
Cezar Moro
T. J. Hooker (1982)
TV
6
Falcon Crest (1981)
TV
Simon & Simon (1981)
TV
6
Borderline (1980)
Movie
Man at the Bar
The Long Riders (1980)
Movie
Mexican Junkie
Heart Beat (1980)
Movie
Party Guest
The Last Married Couple in America (1980)
Movie
Zoot Suiter
1941 (1979)
Movie
6
Federale
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Movie
6.02
CHiPs (1977)
TV
1
Quincy, M.E. (1976)
TV
5.85
Beggar
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
TV
8.33
Ratings
Average 6.06
Based on 877 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1951
1982
1986
1984
2004
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1950-09-18
Deathday2004-06-20 (53 years old)
Birth PlaceKern County, United States of America
FatherRoberto Contreras
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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