Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 30, 1950
Place of Birth:
Mission, Texas, USA
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Trinidad Silva
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UHF | Raul Hernandez |
| 1988 | The Night Before | Tito |
| 1988 | The Milagro Beanfield War | Milagro Townsperson |
| 1988 | Stones for Ibarra | Basilio Garcia |
| 1988 | Colors | Frog |
| 1988 | Home Free | Eddie Fuentes |
| 1986 | Jocks | Chito |
| 1984 | Crackers | Ramon |
| 1983 | El Norte | Monte |
| 1983 | Second Thoughts | |
| 1982 | National Lampoon's Movie Madness | Carlos ("Growing Yourself") |
| 1979 | Walk Proud | Dagger |
| 1977 | Alambrista! | Joe |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Hunter | Hector Rivas |
| 1982 | T. J. Hooker | Ramon Cruz |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues | |
| 1978 | The White Shadow | Julio |
| 1975 | Barney Miller | Puente |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Basilio Garcia |