Alfredo Santos is an American actor 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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Santos at the premiere of Killer Movie at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival
Born
Alfredo Santos
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active1991–2013

Career

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Santos was a model from 1991 until 2002.[1] In 1991, when he was 15, he 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]

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

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He is the brother of Chris Santos[7] and Patrick Santos,[7] who are also actors.

Filmography

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Film

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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, The 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

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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
2007–2008 CSI: NY Ollie Barnes 2 episodes

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "VitaCig(R) Appoints Hollywood Actor and Producer Al Santos as Chief Executive Officer, Prepares for Public Listing" (Press release). 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. ^ a b "Chris Santos". IMDb. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
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