Dennis Cleveland Stewart (July 29, 1947 – April 20, 1994) was an American actor and dancer. Best known for '' Grease'' (1978), and ''

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'' (1983), and ''

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'' (1978).

Early life

Stewart was born in

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on July 29, 1947.

Career

Dennis was known for playing Leo "Craterface" Balmudo, the Scorpions' gang leader in '' Grease'' (1978), and reprised the role in ''

'' (1982). He also appeared as a dancer in ''

'', highly visible in the

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scene with

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Death

Stewart was diagnosed with HIV in 1993 and died from pneumonia as a result of complications from

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in 1994.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* * 1994 deaths AIDS-related deaths in California Deaths from pneumonia in California 1947 births {{US-film-actor-1940s-stub