Trinidad Silva
Known For
Acting
Born
1950-01-30 in Mission, Texas, USA
Died
1988-07-31
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.
Most Known For
Hill Street Blues
Barney Miller
as Puente
Hunter
as Hector Rivas
T. J. Hooker
as Ramon Cruz
Colors
as Frog
The White Shadow
as Julio
The Running Man
as Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
Home Free
as Eddie Fuentes
El Norte
as Monte
The Jerk
as Punk
UHF
as Raul Hernandez
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Basilio Garcia
Crackers
as Ramon
The Milagro Beanfield War
as Milagro Townsperson
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
as Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
The Night Before
as Tito
Alambrista!
as Joe
Jocks
as Chito
Second Thoughts
Walk Proud
as Dagger