Trinidad Silva

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

19

Gender

Male

Birthday

1950-01-30

Day of death

1988-07-31 (38 years old)

Place of Birth

Mission, Texas, USA

Trinidad Silva

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.

Known For

  • T. J. Hooker

    T. J. Hooker

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • Barney Miller

    Barney Miller

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • The White Shadow

    The White Shadow

  • The Milagro Beanfield War

    The Milagro Beanfield War

  • Colors

    Colors

  • Second Thoughts

    Second Thoughts

  • Alambrista!

    Alambrista!

  • The Night Before

    The Night Before

  • El Norte

    El Norte

  • UHF

    UHF

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

  • Crackers

    Crackers

  • Walk Proud

    Walk Proud

  • Stones for Ibarra

    Stones for Ibarra

  • Home Free

    Home Free

  • Jocks

    Jocks

  • National Lampoon's Movie Madness

    National Lampoon's Movie Madness