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
Marcelino Sánchez in The Warriors
Born(1957-12-05)December 5, 1957
DiedNovember 21, 1986(1986-11-21) (aged 28)
Other namesJames Marcelino
OccupationActor
Years active1977–1985

Career

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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

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Sánchez died of AIDS in his Hollywood home on November 21, 1986, at age 28.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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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

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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)

References

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  1. ^ 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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