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Murdered, died as a result of Asphyxiation – choking on his own blood after being beaten to near death Nick Adams [1931–1968 (36)] The Wild Wild West (TV Series) (1966-1968), Fever Heat (1968), Mission Mars (1968), and Los asesinos (1968) This role is the one that he was most identifiable and remembered for. Silva';s wife and son escaped with only minor injuries. Here’s what Hopper explained (via Sun Sentinel): We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. See what happened to him below. He was sentenced to ten years in prison. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. He was awarded Trinidad’s Silver Hummingbird medal in 2003 for his contribution to culture, and died shortly before he was due to receive an … From the very first moments of "El Norte," we know that we are in the hands of a great movie. At the time of his death, he was only thirty-eight years old. The film "UHF" (1989), was dedicated to Silva's memory. Read more about Trinidad Silva on Wikipedia » Vernon Washington Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. I would not pin it on the making of the film. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. One thing we shot in Watts was a drive-by of a church where there was a funeral by some members of the Crips — and two hours later, someone was killed a block away.”, “During the production, maybe 10 people were killed. His performance was so well-liked by the cast and the crew of the show that he was signed to appear in a total of twenty-eight episodes as 'Jesus Martinez' over the next few years. Try again later. It’s okay, as long as you maintain a good attitude.”, At the time of his death, he was in the middle of filming “Weird Al” Yankovic’s film “UHF.” But sadly, Trinidad Silva never got to further “prove himself” in Hollywood. Trinidad Silva (January 30, 1950 Mission-July 31, 1988 Whittier) also known as Trinidad Silva, Jr. or Trinidad Silva Jr. was an American actor. Trinidad Silva. Add to your scrapbook. GREAT NEWS! Gang members would come and watch us shoot and then start something after. Oops, we were unable to send the email. William Hurt, William McChord Hurt as real, has always been in the news since began career, either by personal affairs or job projects. It`s an ongoing thing — happens all the time. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Sorry! Besides, "Alambrista!" We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. Pathetic Facts. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. It tells a simple story in such a romantic and poetic way that we are touched, deeply and honestly, and we know we will remember the film for a long time. His actor, Trinidad Silva, died in a car accident before his scenes were completed. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Trinidad Silva died in an auto accident before he filmed all his scenes as Raul in UHF, so the movie had to abort his subplot before the poodles got their revenge. This year, a Japanese tourist's murder spurred the mayor's resignation and a conversation about women's rights. Verify and try again. Try again later. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', Please select a county or city to continue. to Denis Hopper and Trinidad Silva. A system error has occurred. I did the sitcom Maximum Security for HBO. www.findagrave.com/memorial/7219958/trinidad-silva. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. based on information from your browser. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Trinidad Faces Humanitarian Crisis As More Venezuelans Come For Refuge Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have fled to the Caribbean country in recent years. I did one conscious thing: I did not cross gangs. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Trinidad’s Muslims make up around one in 10 of the country’s population, and the overwhelming majority follow moderate forms of Islam. He died from a heroin overdose, presumed to be accidental. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I was even nominated for an ACE (Academy of Cable Excellence) Award as best actor. In 1988 he and his family were involved in a serious car accident. One of my favorite characters in the movie is Trinidad Silva (photo,) who plays Leo “Frog” Lopez. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. William Hurt. iloveoldschoolmusic.com. Ernst Lubitsch died two weeks into shooting on That Lady in Ermine. Tim Kazurinsky. “Colors” scene, Silva’s death is one of several little known facts about “Colors” actors and the film itself. The driver pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter, drunken driving and hit-and-run … mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Oops, something didn't work. Besides, "Beretta", and "Hill Street Blues", his many other television appearances include, "Police Story", "Visions", "The White Shadow", "Lou Grant", "Barney Miller", "T.J. Hooker", "Maximum Security", "Stir Crazy", and the Fred Dryer and Stefanie Kramer police crime series, "Hunter" in which he played the role of 'Fagan' who headed a street gang of delinquent youths who were involved in robberies, assaults, and other vicious crimes. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Failed to delete memorial. “Colors” movie, “We shot at a project in Watts that even the police won`t go into unless there`s a body lying there. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', Within Trinidad Silva's career, there's no doubt 2021 is probably the best years for this artist. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Year should not be greater than current year. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. Here are 50 famous actors from United States of America died in Traffic collision: Trinidad Silva. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro There is a problem with your email/password. Actor Trinidada Siva in “Colors”. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He was 80 years old. It’s even more sad that Silva’s wife and son had to lose him because a reckless idiot decided to get behind the wheel that day. On July 31, 1988, just two months after Colors released, Trinidad Silva was killed by a drunk driver in Whittier, Ca: Via LA Times: Whittier police said Silva, 38, his wife, Sophia, 28, and their 2-year-old son, Samuel, were driving east on Slauson Avenue Sunday, when a sedan moving south on Santa Fe Springs Road ran the red light where the two streets intersect and slammed into the driver’s … The day ended with de Silva smashing Islam for a superb straight drive, leaving the match interestingly poised. I don't need no stinking Badgers!". Trinidad Silva was born on January 30, 1950 in Mission, Texas, USA as Trinidad Silva Jr. We humbly honor the old school soul music era and will keep pushing forward to keep it alive. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Trinidad Silva(January 30, 1950Mission-July 31, 1988Whittier)also known as Trinidad Silva, Jr. or Trinidad Silva Jr.wasan Americanactor. Mrs. Trinidad C. Triny Silva, 93, of Waco, passed away at Hillcrest Hospital on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. His promising career was cut short when he was killed in a car accident involving a drunk driver in Whittier, California. Trinidad Silva died young, he was only 38 years old, with a young child and wife at the time of his death. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Trinidad Silva I found on Findagrave.com. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. It was thought his role could not be filled by anyone and so a new duty Sergeant (Sgt. His death triggered a presidential election which was constitutionally required to be called within 30 days. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. ). Trinidad Silva (1950 – 1988) Mexican-American actor Trinidad Silva played Frog, the older gang leader in the controversial gang war film Colors (1988). In a past interview with Bill Kelley, the late Dennis Hopper (pictured above pointing ahead) told several unknown facts about what went down behind the scenes of “Colors.” He hand picked every actor for the movie and wanted it to be realistic, so he chose real Crips and Bloods gang members for the film, which lead to violence, deaths, and a bunch of other stuff. But a … Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. GREAT NEWS! It was his request that when writing him out the show, it would be said he had died of a heart attack during sex with Grace Gardner. Thanks for your help! Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? We ’ ve updated the security on the site role is the longest running daily newspaper the... 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