Trinidad Silva

    Trinidad Silva

    January 30, 1950 (74 years old) in Mission, Texas, USA

    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.

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    Barney MillerBarney Miller
    Hill Street BluesHill Street Blues
    T. J. HookerT. J. Hooker
    HunterHunter
    The White ShadowThe White Shadow

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