Trinidad Silva
Born January 30, 1950 (Age: 76)
•
Mission, Texas, USA
Biography
Trinidad Silva, a character actor from Mission, Texas, had a promising career that was tragically cut short. He moved to Los Angeles in his mid-20s and landed his first acting role on "Baretta" in 1977. Unfortunately, due to the Latino typecasting prevalent at the time, most of his TV roles were as criminals or gang members. However, his role as Jesus Martinez on "Hill Street Blues" broke this stereotype, portraying a former gang leader turned community activist. Silva also played more positive roles in films like "Alambrista!" and "El Norte." Sadly, while filming "UHF" in 1988, Silva was killed by a drunk driver in Whittier, California. The film was dedicated to his memory. He was married to Sofia Alvarez.
Trinidad Silva, a character actor from Mission, Texas, had a promising career that was tragically cut short. He moved to Los Angeles in his mid-20s and landed his first acting role on "Baretta" in 1977. Unfortunately, due to the Latino typecasting prevalent at the time, most of his TV roles were as criminals or gang members. However, his role as Jesus Martinez on "Hill Street Blues" broke this stereotype, portraying a former gang leader turned community activist. Silva also played more positive roles in films like "Alambrista!" and "El Norte." Sadly, while filming "UHF" in 1988, Silva was killed by a drunk driver in Whittier, California. The film was dedicated to his memory. He was married to Sofia Alvarez.
Read more
Filmography
UHF
1989
•
as Raul Hernandez
•
Age: 39
Colors
1988
•
as Frog
•
Age: 38
The Milagro Beanfield War
1988
•
as Milagro Townsperson
•
Age: 38
The Running Man
1987
•
as Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
•
Age: 37
Jocks
1986
•
as Chito
•
Age: 36
Crackers
1984
•
as Ramon
•
Age: 34
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
1982
•
as Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
•
Age: 32
The Jerk
1979
•
as Punk
•
Age: 29