Trinidad Silva
Known for Acting · 21 credits
- Born
- 1950-01-30
- Died
- 1988-07-31
- Place of birth
- Mission, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- Trinidad Silva Jr.
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
TV Shows (6)
Movies (15)
The Running Man
1987
as Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
Colors
1988
as Frog
The Jerk
1979
as Punk
UHF
1989
as Raul Hernandez
The Night Before
1988
as Tito
The Milagro Beanfield War
1988
as Milagro Townsperson
Second Thoughts
1983
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
1982
as Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
El Norte
1983
as Monte
Jocks
1986
as Chito
Crackers
1984
as Ramon
Walk Proud
1979
as Dagger
Stones for Ibarra
1988
as Basilio Garcia
Alambrista!
1977
as Joe
Home Free
1988
as Eddie Fuentes
About Trinidad Silva
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."… With 21 credits spanning from 1951 to 1989, Trinidad Silva has appeared in 15 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Trinidad Silva Movies
- The Running Man (1987) — as Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
- Colors (1988) — as Frog
- The Jerk (1979) — as Punk
- UHF (1989) — as Raul Hernandez
- The Night Before (1988) — as Tito
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