Manuel Padilla, Jr.

Manuel Padilla, Jr.
Born Manuel A. Padilla, Jr.
(1955-07-13)July 13, 1955
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died January 29, 2008(2008-01-29) (aged 52)
Pomona, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1963–1983

Manuel Padilla, Jr. (July 13, 1955 – January 29, 2008) was a prolific child actor of the 1960s. He appeared on scores of television shows and in motion pictures. He's best remembered for playing Jai on Ron Ely's Tarzan television series of the mid to late 1960s and for appearing in American Graffiti (1973). As a child, he also appeared on episodes of Rawhide, Bonanza, Gunsmoke and The Flying Nun.[1]

Padilla died suddenly after attending the Grand National Roadster Show, Pomona California, where he made a public appearance. He was 52.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Manuel Padilla, Jr. at AllMovie
  2. ↑ "Manuel Padilla, Jr. Obituary". Burbank Leader. 6 February 2008.
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