Al Santos
American actor
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Alfredo Santos is an American actor and former model. Born in New York City, Santos studied Sciences at Hunter College.[1] He is best known for playing the character of Johnny Bishop in the WB TV series Grosse Pointe.
Al Santos | |
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Santos at the premiere of Killer Movie at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival | |
| Born | Alfredo Santos |
| Occupations | Actor, model |
| Years active | 1991–2013 |
Career
Santos was a model from 1991 until 2002.[1] In 1991, when he was 15, he was discovered by Ford Modeling Agency. They then signed him to be the face of Versace.[1] He has modelled clothing for top fashion names such as Armani, Valentino, and Abercrombie & Fitch. He has also featured on the covers of magazines Seventeen, YM, Teen Vogue, American Fitness, and Elle.[1]
Santos is known for his character Dante Belasco in Jeepers Creepers 2,[2] and also had starring roles in the television series The Help and Grosse Pointe.[3][4] He also made guest appearances on CSI: NY. Santos also starred in the horror film Speed Demons, alongside Sticky Fingaz, Marina Sirtis, Terry Kiser and Angela Sarafyan, directed by Dan García.[5]
Santos is the president and founder of Stronghold Productions, Inc, an entertainment film company in Beverly Hills, California.[6]
Personal life
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jeepers Creepers 2 | Dante Belasco | |
| 2006 | Mustang Sally | Ryan | Lead cast |
| 2007 | Lost Signal / Dead of Winter | Kevin Healy | Lead role |
| 2007 | American Gangster | Alfredo Luis Santos, The Mechanic | Small role |
| 2008 | Killer Movie | Luke | |
| 2009 | 2 Dudes and a Dream | Chucky Stevenson | |
| 2011 | Love Is a Hurtin' Thing: The Lou Rawls Story | Marlon Brando | Lead role Writer Pre-production |
| 2011 | Geezas | Paul | Small role Co-producer Post-production |
| 2012 | Speed Demons | Chance |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Grosse Pointe | Johnny Bishop / Brad Johnson | 17 episodes Lead role |
| 2001 | Nash Bridges | Matthew, Cassidy Bridges Boy | (uncredited) 2 episodes |
| 2001 | That's Life | Peter | 1 episode |
| 2004 | The Help | Ollie, The Chauffeur | 7 episode Lead role |
| 2007–2008 | CSI: NY | Ollie Barnes | 2 episodes |
