Marcelino Sánchez
| Marcelino Sánchez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 5, 1957 Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| Died |
November 21, 1986 (aged 28) Los Angeles, California |
| Other names | James Marcelino, Marcelino Sanchez |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–1985 |
Marcelino Sánchez (December 5, 1957 – November 21, 1986) was a Puerto Rican actor best known for playing Rembrandt in the 1979 cult film The Warriors.
Early life
Marcelino Sánchez was born on December 5, 1957 in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He initially studied painting at New York City's High School of Art & Design, but then decided to take up drama. He initially worked on theatre productions, including Hair which took him to Spain, where he then appeared on screen in TV productions and several movies.
Career
Sánchez began acting in the late 1970s. His first mass media role was in The Warriors (1979), playing Rembrandt, a young, naive gang member with a flair for spray painting. Because of his youthful appearance, he was able to play teenage roles when he was in his 20s. He played Ricardo on The Bloodhound Gang mystery vignettes featured on the 1980s children's educational television show 3-2-1 Contact. He appeared in roles on CHiPs and Hill Street Blues as well as the feature film 48 Hrs.
Personal life
Sánchez died of AIDS-related cancer in his Hollywood home on November 21, 1986 at age 28.