Where to watch Luis Contreras in the UK
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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 "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." He also popped up as a zoot suiter in Spielberg's hilarious al…
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- Falcon Crest (1981) as Inmate Tony
- Knight Rider (1982) as Coyote
- Simon & Simon (1981) Cast
- Night Court (1984) as Defendant #2
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) Cast
- Matlock (1986) as Inmate #2
- Hunter (1984) as Gunman
- Airwolf (1984) as Mule
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Cezar Moro
- CHiPs (1977) Cast
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as El Gato
- Carnivàle (2003) as Proprietor
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) as Federale
- Bound by Honor (1993) as Realthing
- Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982) Cast
- 48 Hrs. (1982) as Gang Member
- Heart of the City (1986) as Desk Clerk
- Red Heat (1988) as Lupo
- 1941 (1979) as Zoot Suiter
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Beggar
- Repo Man (1984) as Mr. Humphries' Security Guard
- The Oldest Rookie (1987) Cast
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) as Biker #2
- Last Man Standing (1996) as Comandante Ramirez
- Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) as Rurale Officer
- Running Scared (1986) as Thug (uncredited)
- Walker (1987) as Benito
- The Long Riders (1980) as Man at the Bar
- Criminal (2004) as Carlos
- El Diablo (1990) as Pestoso
- Extreme Prejudice (1987) as Lupo
- Blue City (1986) as Lieutenant Ortiz
- Borderline (1980) Cast
- Sunset (1988) as Jail Inmates
- Rio Diablo (1993) as Pedro Almenzar
- Heart Beat (1980) as Mexican Junkie
- Big Trouble (1986) as Terrorist #2
- After Midnight (1989) as The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")
- Suburban Commando (1991) as Ringo
- Barbarosa (1982) as Angel
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What are Luis Contreras's most popular films?
Most-watched Luis Contreras films currently: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Bound by Honor (1993), 48 Hrs. (1982), Red Heat (1988), 1941 (1979).
What TV shows has Luis Contreras appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Falcon Crest (1981), Knight Rider (1982), Simon & Simon (1981), Night Court (1984), Quincy, M.E. (1976).
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