Luis Contreras

Luis Contreras

Deceased · Born: Sep 18, 1950 · Died: Jun 20, 2004

Personal Details

Born Sep 18, 1950 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Parents
  • Roberto Contreras
Relatives
  • Jaime Contreras (Grandparent)

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.

Career

1996
The Winner
The Winner as Guy in Couple
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1993
Rio Diablo
Rio Diablo as Pedro Almenzar
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1992
Desert Kickboxer
Desert Kickboxer
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1991
Lower Level
Lower Level as Street Person
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1986
Blue City
Blue City as Lieutenant Ortiz
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1985
Walking the Edge
Walking the Edge as Jesus
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Stand Alone
Stand Alone as Look-Out
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1984
Night Court
Night Court as Defendant #2
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1983
Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
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