Al Santos (actor)
Alfredo "Al" Santos is an American actor, producer 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.
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Al Santos at the premiere of Killer Movie, at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival | |
Born | Alfredo Santos |
Occupation | Actor, model, producer, writer |
Years active | 2000–2013 |
Career
He was a model from 1991 until 2002.[1]
Model career
In 1991, when he was 15, Santos 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]
Acting career
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 is also starring in the upcoming 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
He is the brother of Chris Santos[7] and Patrick Santos[7], who are also actors.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 (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 |
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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 |
2007-8 | CSI: NY | Ollie Barnes | 2 episodes |
References
- "VitaCig(R) Appoints Hollywood Actor and Producer Al Santos as Chief Executive Officer, Prepares for Public Listing". globenewswire.com/. December 3, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Da Silva Villarrubia, Santiago Katriel. "Jeepers Creepers 2 Cast & Director". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
- Da Silva Villarrubia, Santiago Katriel (March 5, 2004). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Upstairs, Downstairs in the Crass Class War". Virginia Heffernan. The New York Times. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- "Grosse Pointe – Complete Series hits store shelves in February", TVShowsOnDVD.com
- "Speed Demons (2012)". Dread Central. April 4, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
- "Al Santos of StrongHold Productions Inc".
- "Chris Santos". IMDb. Retrieved October 14, 2016.