Marcelino Sánchez
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.
Marcelino Sánchez | |
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| Born | December 5, 1957 |
| Died | November 21, 1986 (aged 28) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | James Marcelino |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–1985 |
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 appeared in roles on CHiPs and Hill Street Blues as well as the feature film 48 Hrs.
Personal life and Death
Sánchez died of AIDS in his Hollywood home on November 21, 1986 at age 28.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1979 | The Warriors | 'Rembrandt' | |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Parking Lot Attendant |
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.
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