Trinidad Silva
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 30, 1950
- Died
- July 31, 1988
- Birthplace
- Mission, Texas, USA
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, In Memory Of
- Home Free
Home Free 1988
as Eddie Fuentes
Colors 1988
as Frog
The Night Before 1988
as Tito
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
as 1st Latino
National Lampoon's Movie Madness 1982
as Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
The Jerk 1979
as Punk
Walk Proud 1979
as Dagger
Alambrista! 1977
as Joe
Credits from TMDB.