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Sam Vlahos

Actor

Sam Vlahos

Born August 10, 1935 in San Diego, California, USADied September 3, 201122 films

Soteron "Sam" Vlahos was born in San Diego, California, on August 10, 1935, to Theodore Vlahos of Kakouri, Greece, and Juanita Romero of Baja, Mexico. After serving in the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s, he pursued his acting career.

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American History X posterFirst watchAmerican History X19988.3as Dr. AguilarDerek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek…View film

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Filmography

22 films as actor
  1. 2001The ZerosDurango
  2. 2001Christmas in the CloudsJoe Clouds on Fire
  3. 1999Held UpJose
  4. 1998Poodle SpringsEddie Garcia
  5. 1998American History XDr. Aguilar
  6. 1996The Big SqueezeFather Sanchez
  7. 1996Grand AvenueHenry
  8. 1996Lone StarPete
  9. 1995...And the Earth Did Not Swallow HimDon Cleto
  10. 1992Cold HeavenAlvarado
  11. 1991The RaptureWayne
  12. 1991Kiss Me a KillerFather Dominguez
  13. 1990The FlashDr. Lawrence
  14. 1990Gunsmoke: The Last ApacheTomas
  15. 1990Coyote MountainShaman
  16. 1989Powwow HighwayChief Joseph
  17. 1988Permanent Record
  18. 1988The Milagro Beanfield WarIn The Governor's Office
  19. 1987Born in East L.A.Father Sanchez
  20. 1987Police Story: The Freeway KillingsSgt. Freddie Diaz
  21. 1984Young Lust: A Soap OperaServant
  22. 1974Little House on the Prairie1st Indian