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Trinidad Silva(1950-1988)

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Trinidad Silva
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UHF (1989)
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Trinidad Silva was born on 30 January 1950 in Mission, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for UHF (1989), The Jerk (1979) and Colors (1988). He was married to Sofia Alvarez. He died on 31 July 1988 in Whittier, California, USA.
BornJanuary 30, 1950
DiedJuly 31, 1988(38)
BornJanuary 30, 1950
DiedJuly 31, 1988(38)
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    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

'Weird Al' Yankovic in UHF (1989)
UHF
6.9
  • Raul Hernandez
  • 1989
Steve Martin in The Jerk (1979)
The Jerk
7.1
  • Punk
  • 1979
Robert Duvall and Sean Penn in Colors (1988)
Colors
6.7
  • Frog
  • 1988
Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
Hill Street Blues
8.2
TV Series
  • Jesus Martinez

Credits

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Actor

  • 'Weird Al' Yankovic in UHF (1989)
    UHF
    6.9
    • Raul Hernandez
    • 1989
  • Jonathan Brandis in Home Free (1988)
    Home Free
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Eddie Fuentes
    • 1988
  • Robert Duvall and Sean Penn in Colors (1988)
    Colors
    6.7
    • Frog
    • 1988
  • Keanu Reeves and Lori Loughlin in The Night Before (1988)
    The Night Before
    6.1
    • Tito
    • 1988
  • The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
    The Milagro Beanfield War
    6.8
    • Milagro Townsperson
    • 1988
  • Stones for Ibarra (1988)
    Stones for Ibarra
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Basilio Garcia
    • 1988
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Running Man (1987)
    The Running Man
    6.6
    • Cheering Game Show Patron (uncredited)
    • 1987
  • Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
    Hill Street Blues
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Jesus Martinez
    • 1981–1987
  • Jocks (1986)
    Jocks
    3.8
    • Chito
    • 1986
  • Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer in Hunter (1984)
    Hunter
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Hector Rivas
    • 1986
  • Joe Guzaldo and Larry Riley in Stir Crazy (1985)
    Stir Crazy
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Juan
    • 1986
  • Robert Desiderio and Geoffrey Lewis in Maximum Security (1984)
    Maximum Security
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Puck
    • 1984–1985
  • Sean Penn, Donald Sutherland, and Tasia Valenza in Crackers (1984)
    Crackers
    5.2
    • Ramon
    • 1984
  • El Norte (1983)
    El Norte
    7.7
    • Monte
    • 1983
  • Second Thoughts (1983)
    Second Thoughts
    5.3
    • 1st Latino
    • 1983

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UHF
Trailer 1:26
UHF

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Trinidad Silva Jr.
  • Height
    • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
  • Born
    • January 30, 1950
    • Mission, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • July 31, 1988
    • Whittier, California, USA(road accident)
  • Spouse
    • Sofia AlvarezJune 4, 1983 - July 31, 1988 (his death, 1 child)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Died in an automobile accident while UHF (1989) was being filmed. The driver of the other vehicle pleaded guilty to drunken driving and vehicular manslaughter. Silva's wife and two-year old son suffered minor injuries in the accident.

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