Manuel Padilla Jr.

Birthday May 13, 1955

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Los Angeles, California, U.S.

DEATH DATE 2008, Pomona, California, U.S. (53 years old)

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1955

Manuel Padilla Jr. (July 13, 1955 – January 29, 2008) was an American child actor who began appearing in films at age 8.

1960

He is best remembered for playing Jai on the 1960s Tarzan television series starring Ron Ely.

He also co-starred with Mike Henry in two mid-1960's "Tarzan" feature films.

1973

As a young adult, he appeared in American Graffiti (1973) as well as its 1979 sequel.

He also appeared in episodes of Rawhide, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Happy Days and The Flying Nun.

1983

His last role was a small part in Brian De Palma's 1983 film Scarface.

2008

Manuel Padilla Jr. died from colon cancer on January 29, 2008, at age 52.

Shortly before his death, he told people he had almost no assets whatsoever.

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