
Trinidad Silva
Acting
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
1989UHF
Raul Hernandez
1988The Night Before
Tito
1988The Milagro Beanfield War
Milagro Townsperson
1988Stones for Ibarra
Basilio Garcia
1988Colors
Frog
1987The Running Man
Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
1986Jocks
Chito
1984Crackers
Ramon
1983El Norte
Monte
1983Second Thoughts
1982National Lampoon's Movie Madness
Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
1979Walk Proud
Dagger
1979The Jerk
Punk
1977Alambrista!
Joe