
Trinidad Silva
Acting
1950-01-30 - Present
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.
Credits

ColorsasFrog

UHFasRaul Hernandez

The Milagro Beanfield WarasMilagro Townsperson

CrackersasRamon

El NorteasMonte

National Lampoon's Movie MadnessasCarlos ("Growing Yourself")

The Night BeforeasTito

Walk ProudasDagger

JocksasChito

Alambrista!asJoe

Stones for IbarraasBasilio Garcia
Home FreeasEddie Fuentes

Second Thoughtsas