Trinidad Silva
Actor
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
The Jerk
as Punk 1979
Colors
as Frog 1988
UHF
as Raul Hernandez 1989
The Night Before
as Tito 1988
The Milagro Beanfield War
as Milagro Townsperson 1988
El Norte
as Monte 1983
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
as Carlos ("Growing Yourself") 1982
Crackers
as Ramon 1984
Jocks
as Chito 1986
Alambrista!
as Joe 1977
Walk Proud
as Dagger 1979
Second Thoughts
1983
Stones for Ibarra
as Basilio Garcia 1988