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Luis Contreras
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Luis Contreras

1950 – 2004 · San Juan, Puerto Rico · Active 1951–2004

Born in 1950, Luis Contreras has carved a niche in cult cinema with his memorable roles. A versatile actor, he appears in Straight to Hell (1987) as a character who embodies the chaotic spirit of the film. His work spans various genres, including the action-packed Red Heat (1988) and the quirky Dollman (1991). With a strong screen presence, Contreras has contributed to the gritty charm of films like Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) and After Midnight (1989), solidifying his status as a notable figure in exploitation and grindhouse cinema.

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Dollman

Dollman

1991 ★ 4.9
as Jackson

Brick Bardo is a traveller from outer space who is forced to land on Earth. Though regular sized on his home planet, he is doll-sized here on Earth, as are the enemy forces who have landed as well. While Brick enlists the help of an impoverished girl and her son, the bad guys enlist the help of a local gang. When word leaks out as to his location, and all hell breaks loose. Brick is besieged by an onslaught of curious kids, angry gang members, and his own doll-sized enemies, and he must protect the family who has helped him and get off the planet alive.

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Filmography

58 credits
2000s 6 credits
2004
Wednesday Afternoon as The Bartender
Movie ★ 8.0
2004
Criminal as Carlos
Movie ★ 6.2
2003
Carnivàle as Proprietor
TV ★ 7.9
2001
Movie ★ 5.7
2000
Movie ★ 4.5
2000
Movie ★ 5.8
1990s 12 credits
1996
Last Man Standing as Comandante Ramirez
Movie ★ 6.4
1996
The Winner as Guy in Couple
Movie ★ 4.6
1994
Movie ★ 4.2
1993
Bound by Honor as Realthing
Movie ★ 8.2
1993
Rio Diablo as Pedro Almenzar
Movie ★ 4.7
1993
Movie ★ 6.3
1993
TV ★ 7.1
1992
Movie ★ 4.1
1991
Movie ★ 4.7
1991
Dollman as Jackson
Movie ★ 4.9
1991
Lower Level as Street Person
Movie ★ 5.0
1990
El Diablo as Pestoso
Movie ★ 5.6
1980s 35 credits
1989
After Midnight as The Dogs' Master (segment "A Night on the Town")
Movie ★ 5.7
1988
Sunset as Jail Inmates
Movie ★ 5.7
1988
Movie ★ 6.2
1987
Movie ★ 6.2
1987
Walker as Benito
Movie ★ 6.4
1987
Movie ★ 5.5
1987
Movie ★ 6.3
1987
TV ★ 7.0
1986
Running Scared as Thug (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1986
Big Trouble as Terrorist #2
Movie ★ 5.4
1986
Blue City as Lieutenant Ortiz
Movie ★ 4.8
1986
Matlock as Inmate #2
TV ★ 7.1
1986
Heart of the City as Desk Clerk
TV ★ 7.5
1985
Movie ★ 5.3
1985
Stand Alone as Look-Out
Movie ★ 5.4
1985
Movie ★ 6.5
1984
A Touch of Scandal as Eugenio Salvador
Movie ★ 8.0
1984
Repo Man as Mr. Humphries' Security Guard
Movie ★ 6.7
1984
Night Court as Defendant #2
TV ★ 7.3
1984
Hunter as Gunman
TV ★ 7.1
1984
Airwolf as Mule
TV ★ 7.6
1984
Night Court as Mr. Alvarez
TV ★ 7.3
1982
48 Hrs. as Gang Member
Movie ★ 6.7
1982
Barbarosa as Angel
Movie ★ 5.9
1982
T. J. Hooker as Cezar Moro
TV ★ 6.5
1982
Knight Rider as Coyote
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Knight Rider as Voice #2
TV ★ 7.5
1982
T. J. Hooker as Louis Pordeo
TV ★ 6.5
1981
Falcon Crest as Inmate Tony
TV ★ 5.7
1981
TV ★ 6.7
1980
The Long Riders as Man at the Bar
Movie ★ 6.7
1980
Movie ★ 4.4
1980
Heart Beat as Mexican Junkie
Movie ★ 5.6
1980
Movie ★ 6.0
1970s 4 credits
1979
1941 as Zoot Suiter
Movie ★ 5.8
1977
Movie ★ 7.4
1977
TV ★ 6.9
1976
TV ★ 7.5
1950s 1 credit
1951
TV ★ 8.8