Reni Santoni

Actor, TV Actor

1939 –

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Who is Reni Santoni?

Reni Santoni is an American film, television and voice actor.

Santoni was born in New York City of French and Spanish descent, and began his career in off-Broadway theatre. His first significant film role was an uncredited appearance in the 1964 film The Pawnbroker, in which he played a junkie trying to sell a radio to the title character.

Santoni's first leading role was as the young actor in Carl Reiner's Enter Laughing. Other film roles included Inspector "Chico" González in 1971's Dirty Harry, prison official Ramon Herrera in the 1983 drama Bad Boys and detective Tony Gonzales in the 1986 action film Cobra. He also made guest appearances on television shows such as Barnaby Jones, Lou Grant, Hawaii Five-O, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hill Street Blues, The Odd Couple and Midnight Caller. In 1973, Santoni played a junior partner on Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law.

Santoni continues to work in film and television. Notable roles include Poppie and Captain Carlos Rodríguez in Carl Reiner's comedy film Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid.

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Born
Apr 21, 1939
New York City
Also known as
  • Reni Sands
  • Rene Santoni
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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