Luis Contreras: American Character Actor

Luis Contreras September 18 1950 June 20 2004

Luis Contreras arrives at Astros spring training each day to pursue a dream he

Luis Contreras, an American character actor, was born on September 18, 1950, and died on June 20, 2004. Contreras was best known for his roles in films such as "The Godfather Part II," "Scarface," and "The Untouchables."

Contreras began his acting career in the early 1970s, appearing in small roles in films such as "The Godfather Part II" and "Scarface." He gained wider recognition in the 1980s for his roles in films such as "The Untouchables" and "The Godfather Part III." Contreras continued to appear in films and television shows throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

Contreras died of a heart attack on June 20, 2004, at the age of 53. He was survived by his wife, two children, and two grandchildren.