



Luis Contreras
Acting1950San Juan, Puerto Rico

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.
Known For
Acting History
2004
Criminal
as Carlos
Wednesday Afternoon
as The Bartender
2003
Carnivàle
TVas Proprietor• 1 eps
2001
Missing Pieces
as Beggar
2000
Across the Line
as Timex
American Tragedy
as Bum
1996
Last Man Standing
as Comandante Ramirez
The Winner
as Guy in Couple
1994
Dragstrip Girl
as Raoul
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
TVas El Gato• 1 eps
1993
1992
1991
1990
El Diablo
as Pestoso
Night Court
TVas Mr. Alvarez• 1 eps
1989
The Old Dark House
as The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")
Hunter
TVas Gunman• 1 eps
Falcon Crest
TVas Inmate Tony• 1 eps
Matlock
TVas Inmate #2• 2 eps
1987
Walker
as Benito
Straight to Hell
as Sal
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
as Apartment Manager
Extreme Prejudice
as Lupo
1986
Big Trouble
as Terrorist #2
Running Scared
as Thug (uncredited)
Blue City
as Lieutenant Ortiz
Heart of the City
TVas Desk Clerk
Airwolf
TVas Mule• 1 eps
1985
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Biker #2
Stand Alone
as Look-Out
Walking the Edge
as Jesus
Knight Rider
TVas Voice #2• 1 eps
1984
1983
T. J. Hooker
TVas Louis Pordeo• 1 eps
1982
1980
The Long Riders
as Man at the Bar
Heart Beat
as Mexican Junkie
The Last Married Couple in America
as Party Guest
1979
1941
as Zoot Suiter
1978
1977
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as Federale
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TVas Beggar







