Luis Contreras
Acting • Born 1950-09-18 – Died 2004-06-20
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.
Filmography
58 credits
48 Hrs.
Movie • 1982
Gang Member
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Movie • 1977
Federale
Extreme Prejudice
Movie • 1987
Lupo
The Long Riders
Movie • 1980
Man at the Bar
Suburban Commando
Movie • 1991
Ringo
Last Man Standing
Movie • 1996
Comandante Ramirez
A Touch of Scandal
Movie • 1984
Eugenio Salvador
Dollman
Movie • 1991
Jackson
Desert Kickboxer
Movie • 1992
Wednesday Afternoon
Movie • 2004
The Bartender
Dragstrip Girl
Movie • 1994
Raoul
Across the Line
Movie • 2000
Timex
Bound by Honor
Movie • 1993
Realthing
Walker
Movie • 1987
Benito
Rio Diablo
Movie • 1993
Pedro Almenzar
Sunset
Movie • 1988
Jail Inmates
Running Scared
Movie • 1986
Thug (uncredited)
Straight to Hell
Movie • 1987
Sal
Lower Level
Movie • 1991
Street Person
The Last Married Couple in America
Movie • 1980
Party Guest
Heart Beat
Movie • 1980
Mexican Junkie
Big Trouble
Movie • 1986
Terrorist #2
After Midnight
Movie • 1989
The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")
Geronimo: An American Legend
Movie • 1993
Rurale Officer
Walking the Edge
Movie • 1985
Jesus
El Diablo
Movie • 1990
Pestoso
Blue City
Movie • 1986
Lieutenant Ortiz
Criminal
Movie • 2004
Carlos
Red Heat
Movie • 1988
Lupo
Stand Alone
Movie • 1985
Look-Out
Borderline
Movie • 1980
Repo Man
Movie • 1984
Mr. Humphries' Security Guard
1941
Movie • 1979
Zoot Suiter
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Movie • 1985
Biker #2
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Movie • 1987
Apartment Manager
The Winner
Movie • 1996
Guy in Couple
Barbarosa
Movie • 1982
Angel
Missing Pieces
Movie • 2001
Beggar
American Tragedy
Movie • 2000
Bum
Falcon Crest
TV • 1981
Inmate Tony
Night Court
TV • 1984
Defendant #2
CHiPs
TV • 1977
Carnivàle
TV • 2003
Proprietor
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
TV • 1993
El Gato
T. J. Hooker
TV • 1982
Cezar Moro
Matlock
TV • 1986
Inmate #2
Simon & Simon
TV • 1981
Knight Rider
TV • 1982
Coyote
Quincy, M.E.
TV • 1976
Tales of the Gold Monkey
TV • 1982
Hunter
TV • 1984
Gunman
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV • 1951
Beggar
The Oldest Rookie
TV • 1987
Knight Rider
TV • 1982
Voice #2
Airwolf
TV • 1984
Mule
Night Court
TV • 1984
Mr. Alvarez
Heart of the City
TV • 1986
Desk Clerk
T. J. Hooker
TV • 1982
Louis Pordeo