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.

Al Santos
Al Santos at the premiere of Killer Movie, at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival
Born
Alfredo Santos
OccupationActor, model, producer, writer
Years active2000–2013

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
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
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
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References

  1. "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.
  2. Da Silva Villarrubia, Santiago Katriel. "Jeepers Creepers 2 Cast & Director". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
  3. 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.
  4. "Grosse Pointe – Complete Series hits store shelves in February", TVShowsOnDVD.com
  5. "Speed Demons (2012)". Dread Central. April 4, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
  6. "Al Santos of StrongHold Productions Inc".
  7. "Chris Santos". IMDb. Retrieved October 14, 2016.


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