Marcelino Sánchez
Marcelino Sánchez | |
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| Born | December 5, 1957 |
| Died | November 21, 1986 (aged 28) |
| Other names | Rembrandt Jr., Marcelino Sanchez |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–1985 |
Marcelino Sánchez (December 5, 1957 – November 21, 1986) was an American actor from Puerto Rico best known for playing the character Rembrandt in the 1979 film The Warriors.
Career
Sánchez began acting in the late 1970s. His first mass media role was in The Warriors (1979), playing Rembrandt, a young, naive gang member with a flair for spray painting. Because of his youthful appearance, he was able to play teenage roles when he was in his 20s. 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
Sánchez was gay and died of AIDS-related cancer in his Hollywood home on November 21, 1986 at age 28.[citation needed]
Partial filmography
- The Warriors (1979) - Rembrandt
- 48 Hrs. (1982) - Parking Lot Attendant
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