Trinidad Silva was an American actor who is best known for his roles in UHF, The Jerk, and Colors. Born on January 30, 1950, in Mission, Texas, he made a significant impact on the entertainment industry until his untimely death.
Personal and Family Life
Trinidad Silva was married to Sofia Alvarez from June 4, 1983, until his death in 1988. Together, they had one child. Despite his busy career, Silva was devoted to his family and often spoke about the importance of being a loving husband and father.
Career
Silva was best known for portraying the character Jesus Martinez, a gang member on the television series Hill Street Blues. His other notable works include roles in UHF, The Jerk, and Colors, where he showcased his talent as a character actor.
Death and Legacy
Trinidad Silva tragically died in a car accident on July 31, 1988, in Whittier, California. At the time of his death, he was filming UHF. The accident involved a driver who was later found guilty of drunken driving and vehicular manslaughter, which left Silva’s wife and young son with minor injuries. Silva’s contribution to the arts is remembered by his fans and peers, and his roles continue to be appreciated.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Night Before | 1988-04-15 | Tito |
| El Norte | 1983-10-11 | Monte |
| Jocks | 1986-11-14 | Chito |
| Alambrista! | 1977-10-16 | Joe |
| Walk Proud | 1979-06-15 | Dagger |
| UHF | 1989-07-21 | Raul Hernandez |
| Colors | 1988-04-15 | Frog |
| Crackers | 1984-02-17 | Ramon |
| Home Free | 1988-07-13 | Eddie Fuentes |
| National Lampoon’s Movie Madness | 1982-04-23 | Carlos (“Growing Yourself”) |
| Stones for Ibarra | 1988-01-29 | Basilio Garcia |
| Second Thoughts | 1983-03-07 | |
| The Milagro Beanfield War | 1988-03-18 | Milagro Townsperson |
| Hill Street Blues | 1981-01-15 | |
| T. J. Hooker | 1982-03-13 | |
| Hunter | 1984-09-18 | Hector Rivas |
| Hallmark Hall of Fame | 1951-12-24 | Basilio Garcia |
| The White Shadow | 1978-11-27 | Julio |
| Barney Miller | 1975-01-23 | Puente |