Victor Campos Explained

Victor Campos
Birth Date:15 January 1935
Birth Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Occupation:Film and television actor

Victor Campos (January 15, 1935 – December 4, 2018) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing Rudy Davillo in the American police drama television series Cade's County.

Life and career

Campos was born in New York City.[1] He was a professional lightweight[2] boxer.[3] He began his acting career at the Puerto Rican Mobile Theater.[4]

In 1971, Campos starred in the new CBS police drama television series Cade's County, playing deputy Rudy Davillo.[5] After the series ended in 1972, he guest-starred in television programs including The Streets of San Francisco, Cannon, The New Perry Mason, The A-Team, Mission: Impossible, McCloud, This Is the Life and .

In 1975, Campos starred as Dr. Felipe Ortega in NBC's medical drama series Doctors' Hospital. He played the role until 1976.

Campos appeared in films such as Five Days from Home,[6] Scarface,[7] The Master Gunfighter, , Split Decisions, Moving Violations, Murder on the Yellow Brick Road and Black Sunday.

Campos died on December 4, 2018, in Sherman Oaks, California, at the age of 83.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Lentz, Harris. Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2018. 60. May 30, 2019. McFarland. 9781476636559. Google Books.
  2. News: Scott Has Bills to Pay; Campos Was a Boxer. Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. December 28, 1975. September 6, 2024. 82. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Victor Campos Is Ex-Pro Boxer. The Charlotte News. Charlotte, North Carolina. September 13, 1975. September 6, 2024. 40. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Campos Set No Goal, But Seeks Respect. The Columbia Record. Columbia, South Carolina. August 2, 1975. September 6, 2024. 30. Newspapers.com.
  5. Book: Hyatt, Wesley. Short-Lived Television Series, 1948-1978: Thirty Years of More Than 1,000 Flops. 208. October 6, 2015. McFarland. 9781476605159. Google Books.
  6. Web site: Five Days from Home (1978). American Film Institute. September 6, 2024.
  7. Web site: Scarface (1983). American Film Institute. September 6, 2024.