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Beltran graduated from California State University, Fresno with a degree in Theater Arts and moved to Los Angeles to begin his acting career. He had his first film role in "Zoot Suit" in 1981, but his breakthrough came in 1982 when he played the title character in the independently produced dark comedy "Eating Raoul". Beltran had a supporting role as Chuck Norris' partner Deputy Kayo in the 1983 film "Lone Wolf McQuade". He then starred in the 1984 TV movie "The Mystic Warrior" as Native American brave Ahbleza, and as Hector in 1984's "Night of the Comet".