Marcelino Sánchez
Marcelino Sánchez | |
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![]() Marcelino Sánchez in The Warriors | |
Born | (1957-12-05)December 5, 1957 Cayey, Puerto Rico |
Died | November 21, 1986(1986-11-21) (aged 28) Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Other names | James Marcelino |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1977–1985 |
Marcelino Sánchez (December 5, 1957 – November 21, 1986) was a Puerto Rican actor, known for playing the character Rembrandt in the 1979 film The Warriors.
Career
Sánchez began acting in the late 1970s. His first major role was in the film The Warriors (1979), playing the character of Rembrandt, a young gang member with a flair for spray painting. He played Ricardo on The Bloodhound Gang mystery vignettes featured on the 1980s children's educational television show 3-2-1 Contact. He also appeared on the TV series CHiPs and Hill Street Blues, as well as in the feature film 48 Hrs. (1982).
Death
Sánchez died of AIDS in his Hollywood home on November 21, 1986, at age 28.[1]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1977 | The Stowaway | Man in Green Apron (uncredited) | Short film |
1978 | Big Apple Birthday | The Fiddlers Three | Short film |
1979 | The Warriors | Rembrandt | |
1982 | 48 Hrs. | Parking Lot Attendant (as James Marcelino) |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | 3-2-1 Contact | Ricardo | "The Bloodhound Gang" segments |
1980 | Death Penalty | Paco Sanchez | TV movie |
1981 | Hill Street Blues | Tall Kid (as Marcelino Sanchez) | "Fruits of the Poisonous Tree" (Season 2, Episode 5) |
1982 | CHiPS | Ramon | "Tiger in the Streets" (Season 5, Episode 14) |
1981 | Hill Street Blues | Jimmy Aguirrez (as Marcelino Sanchez) | "Pestolozzi's Revenge" (Season 2, Episode 9) |
1984 | Hill Street Blues | Musician (as James Marcelino) | "Lucky Ducks" (Season 4, Episode 21) |
1985 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Manuel (as James Marcelino) | "Student Court" (Season 2, Episode 6) |
1985 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Jesse (as James Marcelino) | "The War Between Classes" (Season 3, Episode 1) |
References
- ^ King, John Paul (2019-11-26). "Remembering those we lost: Day 2". Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
External links
- Marcelino Sánchez at IMDb
- "Marce" (Video Tribute) at https://vimeo.com/732660560
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