Trinidad Silva
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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
Credits
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
Crackers (1984)
as Ramon
El Norte (1983)
as Monte
National Lampoon's Movie Madness (1982)
as Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
Walk Proud (1979)
as Dagger
Home Free (1988)
as Eddie Fuentes
Alambrista! (1977)
as Joe
Jocks (1986)
as Chito
Second Thoughts (1983)
Actor
Stones for Ibarra (1988)
as Basilio Garcia