Marcelino Sánchez
Puerto Rican actor
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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.
BornDecember 5, 1957
DiedNovember 21, 1986 (aged 28)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
OthernameJames Marcelino
OccupationActor
Marcelino Sánchez | |
|---|---|
Marcelino Sánchez in The Warriors | |
| Born | December 5, 1957 |
| Died | November 21, 1986 (aged 28) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Other name | 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 also appeared on the TV series CHiPs and Hill Street Blues, as well as in the feature film 48 Hrs. (1982).
Death
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
