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.
Filmography
UHF
1989
as Raul Hernandez
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Home Free
1988
as Eddie Fuentes
The Night Before
1988
as Tito
Colors
1988
as Frog
The Milagro Beanfield War
1988
as Milagro Townsperson
Stones for Ibarra
1988
as Basilio Garcia
The Running Man
1987
as Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
Jocks
1986
as Chito
Crackers
1984
as Ramon
El Norte
1983
as Monte
Second Thoughts
1983
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
1982
as Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
The Jerk
1979
as Punk
Walk Proud
1979
as Dagger
Alambrista!
1977
as Joe