Trinidad Silva
Born: 1950-01-30 in Mission, Texas, USA
Died: 1988-07-31
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
1989
- UHF as Raul Hernandez
1988
- Colors as Frog
- The Night Before as Tito
- The Milagro Beanfield War as Milagro Townsperson
- Home Free as Eddie Fuentes
- Stones for Ibarra as Basilio Garcia
1987
- The Running Man as Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
1986
- Jocks as Chito
1983
- Second Thoughts
- El Norte as Monte
1982
- T. J. Hooker as Ramon Cruz
- National Lampoon's Movie Madness as Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
1981
1979
- The Jerk as Punk
- Walk Proud as Dagger
1978
- The White Shadow as Julio
1977
- Alambrista! as Joe
1975
- Barney Miller as Puente
1951
- Hallmark Hall of Fame as Basilio Garcia