- Joe Santos
Infobox actor
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name = Joe Santos
birthdate = Birth date and age|1931|6|9|mf=y
birthplace =Brooklyn, New York Joe Santos (born
June 9 ,1931 ) is an Americanfilm andtelevision actor .Biography
Santos was born Joseph Minieri in
Brooklyn, New York , the son of Rose (née Sarno) and Joseph Minieri. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/67/Joe-Santos.html Joe Santos Biography (1931?-) ] ] He began his film acting career in the mid-1960s, appearing in films directed by his cousin,Joseph W. Sarno .Santos is known for his roles as
James Garner 's friend, Detective Dennis Becker in the 1970stelevision series "The Rockford Files " and as Lt. Frank Harper in the 1980s TV series "Hardcastle and McCormick " In the 1990s, he reprised this role in several made-for-television "Rockford Files" movies. He also starred oppositeMelissa Michaelsen in the short-lived series "Me and Maxx " (1980) andPaul Rodriguez in "a.k.a. Pablo ". He had a recurring role in theHBO hit tv series "The Sopranos " as Angelo Garepe.Santos has had featured roles in many films; his best known film roles include appearances in "
Shaft's Big Score! " (1972), "Blue Thunder " (1983), "Revenge" (1990), and the 1991 action/drama film "The Last Boy Scout " as Lieutenant Benjamin Bessalo.Santos has made many guest appearances on TV shows, including "
Police Story ", "Barnaby Jones ", "Hill Street Blues ", "The A-Team ", "Magnum PI ", "Quantum Leap" and "NYPD Blue ".On the series "
Bakersfield P.D. ", Santos played himself, and was the victim of car thieves. However, the officers on duty were so awed by "Jim Rockford's friend," that they were unable to solve the crime and Santos ended up having to find the thieves himself.Filmography
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The Man from Elysian Fields " (2001)*"Proximity" (2001)
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Auggie Rose " (2000)*"Hammerlock" (2000)
*"The Postman" (1997)
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Trial by Jury " (1994)*"
The Right Way " (1993)*"
Mo' Money " (1992)*"
The Last Boy Scout " (1991)*"Revenge" (1990)
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Beverly Hills Brats " (1989)*"
The Education of Allison Tate " (1986)*"
Fear City " (1984)*"
Blue Thunder " (1983)*"
Zandy's Brider " (1974)*"Shamus" (1973)
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Shaft's Big Score! " (1972)*"
Moonlighting Wives " (1966)*"
Flesh and Lace " (1964)References
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