Trinidad Silva
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.
Acting
Movie
The Running Man
as Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
1987
Movie
The Jerk
as Punk
1979
Movie
Colors
as Frog
1988
Movie
UHF
as Raul Hernandez
1989
TV
Hill Street Blues
1981
TV
T. J. Hooker
as Ramon Cruz
1982
TV
Hunter
as Hector Rivas
1984
Movie
The Night Before
as Tito
1988
Movie
The Milagro Beanfield War
as Milagro Townsperson
1988
Movie
El Norte
as Monte
1983
TV
Barney Miller
as Puente
1975
Movie
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
as Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
1982
Movie
Crackers
as Ramon
1984
Movie
Jocks
as Chito
1986
Movie
Alambrista!
as Joe
1977
TV
The White Shadow
as Julio
1978
TV
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Basilio Garcia
1951
Movie
Walk Proud
as Dagger
1979
Movie
Second Thoughts
1983
Movie
Stones for Ibarra
as Basilio Garcia
1988
Movie
Home Free
as Eddie Fuentes
1988