About
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
Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
Barney MillerSeries • 1975
T. J. HookerSeries • 1982
HunterSeries • 1984
The White ShadowSeries • 1978
The Running ManMovie • 1987
ColorsMovie • 1988
The JerkMovie • 1979
The Milagro Beanfield WarMovie • 1988
UHFMovie • 1989
The Night BeforeMovie • 1988
National Lampoon's Movie MadnessMovie • 1982
JocksMovie • 1986
Alambrista!Movie • 1977
CrackersMovie • 1984
El NorteMovie • 1983