Joe Santos Net Worth

Joe Santos is an actor of Italian descent from Brooklyn, New York. After playing football at Fordham University, he took up acting and worked a variety of blue-collar jobs while taking classes. His first big break came when Al Pacino, a friend and co-star of The Panic in Needle Park (1971), recommended him for a role. Santos went on to play Lt. Becker in The Rockford Files (1974-80) and Lt. Harper in Hardcastle and McCormick (1983-86). He also wrote and starred in the play "Sunset Normandie" and had a recurring role in The Sopranos (1999). Despite missing out on the one big role that could have made him a star, Santos remains a reliable and durable supporting actor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day June 09, 1931
Birth Place  Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Died On March 18, 2016(2016-03-18) (aged 84)\nSanta Monica, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Cancer
Occupation Actor
Years active 1963–2010
Spouse(s) Maria Montero (m. 1958–1988; her death)
Partner(s) Nancy Hobson
Children 3, including Perry Santos

💰 Net worth

Joe Santos, a renowned actor in the United States, is expected to have a net worth ranging between $100K to $1M by the year 2024. Over the years, Joe Santos has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his captivating performances. With his talent and dedication, Santos has successfully amassed a significant amount of wealth, solidifying his financial status as a successful actor. As a versatile and accomplished artist, Joe Santos continues to leave his mark on the industry and remains an admired figure among his peers and fans alike.

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Biography/Timeline

1931

Born in Brooklyn on June 9, 1931, the same day his father died. His mother Rose (née Sarno), sold olive oil and eventually became a nightclub owner and singer in New York City and Havana. She later married Puerto Rican-born Daniel Santos, and Joe took his name.

1958

In 1958, Santos met and married Maria Montero while he was in Cuba.

1971

Santos was a football player at Fordham University, and even turned semi-pro, before finding a new avenue in acting. He struggled in show Business, and worked blue-collar jobs until his friend Al Pacino helped him get a role in the 1971 movie The Panic in Needle Park.

1974

From 1974–1980, Santos played LAPD Sergeant (later Lieutenant) Dennis Becker, the friend of the easy going ex-convict-turned-private investigator Jim Rockford (played by James Garner) in The Rockford Files, and Lt. Frank Harper in the TV series Hardcastle and McCormick (1985–86).

1980

In 1980, Santos played Norman Davis in the NBC comedy Me and Maxx. In 1984, he portrayed Domingo Rivera on the ABC comedy A.K.A. Pablo.

2004

He had brief parts in several lesser-known films, and made a number of guest appearances on television shows throughout his acting career, frequently in the stock character role of a police officer. He also appeared on The Sopranos as Angelo Garepe in seven 2004 episodes. From 1978-80 Santos appeared on the CBS game show The Match Game, always sitting in the top left seat. He appeared in numerous episodes and was usually comic foil to Brett Somers.

2016

Santos had a heart attack in March 2016 and died a few days later at the age of 84.