Manuel Padilla Jr.

Manuel Padilla Jr. was a popular child actor in the 1960s, best known for playing Jai on the Tarzan television series.

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Profession :

Movie Actor

Birthday :

July 13, 1955

Death Date:

January 29, 2008

Age :

52

Manuel Padilla Jr. (July 13, 1955 รขย€ย“ January 29, 2008) was a well-known American child actor during the 1960s. He gained recognition for his role as Jai in the Tarzan television series, which starred Ron Ely. In addition to the TV series, Padilla co-starred with Mike Henry in two mid-1960s Tarzan feature films. He frequently portrayed Mexican or Indian boys in TV westerns such as Rawhide, Bonanza, and Gunsmoke. Padilla also appeared in films like American Graffiti (1973) and Scarface (1983). He passed away in 2008 at the age of 52.