Trinidad Silva
Actor
38 years (Jan 30, 1950 – Jul 31, 1988)Mission, Texas, USA
Known for
Trinidad Silva is a hard-working American actor, present in a great many productions and top-billed in few. The same resume includes 'Colors'. The first credit dates from 1977. Comedy is the field that has given him most work. The count of credits stands at 19. In film, 'The Jerk' is the credit that carries furthest, as Punk.
Trinidad Silva
Actor
Known for
Trinidad Silva is a hard-working American actor, present in a great many productions and top-billed in few. The same resume includes 'Colors'. The first credit dates from 1977. Comedy is the field that has given him most work. The count of credits stands at 19. In film, 'The Jerk' is the credit that carries furthest, as Punk.
Movies: 13 titles
Plays Frog
Colors
1988
Plays Punk
The Jerk
1979
Plays Raul Hernandez
UHF
1989
Plays Milagro Townsperson
The Milagro Beanfield War
1988
Plays Carlos ("Growing Yourself")
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
1982
Plays Tito
The Night Before
1988
Plays Monte
El Norte
1983
Plays Chito
Jocks
1986
Plays Ramon
Crackers
1984
Plays Joe
Alambrista!
1977
Plays Dagger
Walk Proud
1979
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UHF
Full Filmography
UHF
Raul Hernandez
1989
The Night Before
Tito
1988
Colors
Frog
1988
The Milagro Beanfield War
Milagro Townsperson
1988
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Basilio Garcia
1987Season 37
The Running Man
Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
1987
Jocks
Chito
1986
Hunter
Hector Rivas
1985Season 2
American Playhouse
Monte
1984Season 4
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trinidad Silva still alive?
Trinidad Silva passed away on July 31, 1988 at age 38.
What are the most famous roles of Trinidad Silva?
Trinidad Silva is best known for roles in The Running Man, The Jerk, Colors.
How many movies has Trinidad Silva been in?
Over a 11-year career (since 1977), Trinidad Silva has appeared in 13 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Trinidad Silva's first movie?
The career of Trinidad Silva began with Alambrista! (1977).
What is Trinidad Silva's most recent movie or series?
Trinidad Silva's most recent release is UHF, which premiered on July 21, 1989.
What TV shows has Trinidad Silva appeared in?
On television, Trinidad Silva has appeared in Hill Street Blues, Hunter, T. J. Hooker, Barney Miller.
Trinidad Silva
1950-01-30 · 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.