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Manuel Benitez

Actor · born 28 September 1969 · Coral Gables, Florida, USA

Manuel Benitez, also known as Mark Everett, was among the group of seven BMX bikers at Chuck's Bike-O-Rama when Pee-wee visited to retrieve his horn from Dottie. He's remembered for saying, "Sure is gettin' hot in here," upon Dottie's greeting to Pee-wee. Tragically, his life went downhill from there. He allegedly bludgeoned the mother of his child to death with a dumbbell - in front of their son - at their home in California in 2004. He then kidnapped their toddler son and went on the run. He was finally cornered at a restaurant in El Monte California on December 23, 2008. Benitez reportedly had his son in a headlock and had been holding a gun to his head. The police threw a flash grenade inside the restaurant police and killed Benitez in a gunfight. His son was shot in the thigh but survived. The former child actor was found to have a semi-automatic gun and a revolver on him.

Where to start: Stand and Deliver (1988).

As actor 6

TV shows 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Manuel Benitez movie?

By viewer score, Stand and Deliver (1988) at 7.8/10.

What are Manuel Benitez’s most popular movies?

Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Stand and Deliver, Deathstalker III: The Warriors from Hell.

How many movies has Manuel Benitez made?

6 films on TMDB, 6 as actor.

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