Reni Santoni
Biography
Reni Santoni was an American film, television, and voice actor. He was born in New York City of French and Spanish descent. Santoni began his career in off-Broadway theatre. His first significant film role was an uncredited appearance in the 1964 film The Pawnbroker. He played a junkie in this film. Santoni's first leading role was as the young actor in Carl Reiner's Enter Laughing. He is also known for his roles in the 1971 film Dirty Harry, where he played Inspector "Chico" González, and the 1983 film Bad Boys, where he played Ramon Herrera. Santoni's acting credits include numerous films and television shows.
Career overview
Reni Santoni began his career in off-Broadway theatre. He made his first significant film appearance in the 1964 film The Pawnbroker, playing a junkie trying to sell a radio to the title character. This was followed by his first leading role as the young actor in Carl Reiner's Enter Laughing.
Santoni's film career included notable roles such as Inspector "Chico" González in the 1971 film Dirty Harry, and as Ramon Herrera in the 1983 film Bad Boys. His performances in these films showcased his versatility as an actor.
Throughout his career, Reni Santoni accumulated a total of 88 known credits. He was born in New York City of French and Spanish descent, and passed away on August 1, 2020, at the age of 81.
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Full Filmography
93 titles- Franklin & Bash (2011) as Judge Maurice Vincent
- Raising the Bar (2008)
- The Evolution of Clint Eastwood (2008) as Self
- A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry (2008) as Self
- The Business End: Violence in Cinema (2008) as Self
- Four Kings (2006) as Mr. Hernandez
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Alan Griswold
- Gang Warz (2004) as Father Luis
- Kingpin (2003)
- According to Jim (2001) as Tony
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as Rat #2 (voice)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Frank Mejia
- Bull (2000)
- 28 Days (2000) as Daniel
- Judging Amy (1999) as Clyde Tate
- Late Last Night (1999) as Drunk
- V.I.P. (1998) as Luis Montez
- Jesse (1998) as Pedro Vasquez
- Doctor Dolittle (1998) as Rat #1 (Voice)
- Can't Hardly Wait (1998) as Cop
- The Practice (1997) as Roland Mapp
- Private Parts (1997) as Vallesecca
- Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (1997) as Judge Thomas Agajanian
- Dangerous Minds (1996)
- The Late Shift (1996) as John Agoglia
- Murder One (1995)
- Murder One (1995) as Judge Thomas Agajanian
- The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) as Police Officer (uncredited)
- Dave's World (1993) as Mr. Martinez
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Don Carlos del Vega Garcia
- Groundhog Day (1993) as State Trooper (voice) (uncredited)
- Renegade (1992) as Juan Carlos Prieto
- Only You (1992) as Rueben the Bartender
- Dream On (1990) as Mr. Tribbiani
- Capital News (1990)
- Seinfeld (1989) as Poppie
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Sgt. Lopez
- The Package (1989) as Chicago Police Lieutenant
- Cat Chaser (1989) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Rain Man (1988) as (voice)
- Murphy's Law (1988)
- Bright Lights, Big City (1988) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Pick-up Artist (1987) as Man in Train Station
- Cobra (1986) as Sergeant Gonzales
- Joe Bash (1986)
- Second Serve (1986) as Dr. Roberto Granato
- Radioactive Dreams (1986) as 'Red' Hairstylist
- Sanchez of Bel Air (1986)
- Moonlighting (1985) as Señor Arredondo
- 227 (1985)
- Brewster's Millions (1985) as Vin Rapelito
- Summer Rental (1985) as Announcer (voice)
- No Greater Gift (1985) as Mario Santana
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lt. Caceras
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Juan Ramos
- Miami Vice (1984) as Lt. Arturo Dominguez
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Bad Boys (1983) as Ramon Herrera
- Manimal (1983) as Lieutenant Rivera
- Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) as Carlos Rodriguez
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Danny Santana
- They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way (1978) as Billy Joe
- Tarzana (1978)
- Lou Grant (1977) as Jim Keenan
- CHiPs (1977) as Cleo Baxter
- I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) as Hobbs
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Holder
- Delvecchio (1976) as George Coletta
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Perry
- Indict and Convict (1974) as Mike Belano
- Panic on the 5:22 (1974) as Emil Linz
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Chip Rawlins
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Tony Santos
- The Rookies (1972)
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as Danny Paterno
- Dirty Harry (1971) as Chico
- Powderkeg (1971) as Ricardo Sandoval
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Ernie
- The Student Nurses (1970) as Victor Charlie
- Love, American Style (1969)
- Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) as Max
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Jimmy Rego
- Anzio (1968) as Pvt. Movie
- A Great Big Thing (1968) as Vinny Shea
- Enter Laughing (1967) as David Kolowitz
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Eddie Locke
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Harry Scheller
- The Trials of O'Brien (1965) as Leonard
- The Pawnbroker (1965) as Junkie Selling Radio (uncredited)
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Strangers in the City (1962) as Scrounge
- Lamp Unto My Feet (1948) as Youth
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Reni Santoni best known for?
Reni Santoni is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976), The Angry Red Planet (1959), The Perfect Storm (2000), Grey's Anatomy (2005).
When and where was Reni Santoni born?
Reni Santoni was born on April 21, 1939 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on August 1, 2020.
How many credits does Reni Santoni have?
Reni Santoni has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2011.
What is Reni Santoni's background in cinema and television?
Reni Santoni was an American film, television, and voice actor. He was born in New York City of French and Spanish descent. Santoni began his career in off-Broadway theatre. His first significant film role was an uncredited appearance in the 1964 film The Pawnbroker. He played a junkie in this film. Santoni's first lea...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dangerous Minds (1996) — aged about 57
- Seinfeld (1989) as Poppie — aged about 50
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Alan Griswold — aged about 66
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Sgt. Lopez — aged about 50
- Rain Man (1988) as (voice) — aged about 49
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Ernie — aged about 31
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