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Biography
Manuel Padilla Jr. was an American child actor who began appearing in films at age 8. 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. 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. His last role was a small part in Brian De Palma's 1983 film Scarface.
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Filmography7 titles

Scarface
1983as Kid #2
1983as Kid #2

American Graffiti
1973as Carlos
1973as Carlos

Gunsmoke
1955as Paco Avila
1955as Paco Avila

A Man Called Horse
1970as Leaping Buck
1970as Leaping Buck

Sylvia
1965as Pancho Guzman (uncredited)
1965as Pancho Guzman (uncredited)

Robin and the 7 Hoods
1964as Orphan Boy
1964as Orphan Boy

More American Graffiti
1979as Carlos
1979as Carlos