Trinidad Silva
ActingAlso 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.
Movies
(15 total)
The Running Man
as Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
The Jerk
as Punk
Colors
as Frog
UHF
as Raul Hernandez
The Night Before
as Tito
The Milagro Beanfield War
as Milagro Townsperson
El Norte
as Monte
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
as Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
Crackers
as Ramon
Jocks
as Chito
Alambrista!
as Joe
Walk Proud
as Dagger
Stones for Ibarra
as Basilio Garcia
TV Shows
(6 total)
T. J. Hooker
as Ramon Cruz
Hunter
as Hector Rivas
Barney Miller
as Puente
The White Shadow
as Julio
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Basilio Garcia