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Trinidad Silva

Acting
Known For

38 Years Old

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.

Born

Mission, Texas, USA on 30th January 1950

Died

31st July 1988

All Credits

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T. J. Hooker
Ramon Cruz
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Barney Miller
Puente
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Hunter
Hector Rivas
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The White Shadow
Julio
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Hallmark Hall of Fame
Basilio Garcia
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Hill Street Blues
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Colors
Frog
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UHF
Raul Hernandez
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National Lampoon's Movie Madness
Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
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The Milagro Beanfield War
Milagro Townsperson
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El Norte
Monte
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The Night Before
Tito
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Stones for Ibarra
Basilio Garcia
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Crackers
Ramon
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Walk Proud
Dagger
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Jocks
Chito
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Second Thoughts
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Alambrista!
Joe
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Home Free
Eddie Fuentes