Trinidad Silva

Trinidad Silva

Acting 1950-01-30 Mission, Texas, USA

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.

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1989 Raul Hernandez
1989 In Memory Of
1988 Tito
1988 Milagro Townsperson
1988 Basilio Garcia
1988 Frog
1988 Eddie Fuentes
1987 Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
1986 Chito
1984 Ramon
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1984 Hector Rivas
1983 Monte
1982 Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
1982 Ramon Cruz
1979 Dagger
1979 Punk
1978 Julio
1977 Joe
1975 Puente
1951 Basilio Garcia