Geno Silva
Biography
Geno Silva was a Mexican American actor born on January 20, 1948, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. He passed away on May 9, 2020, at the age of 72. Silva was best known for his role as The Skull, a silent assassin, in the film Scarface. During his career, he accumulated forty known acting credits in films. His filmography included appearances in several notable motion pictures such as 1941, Tequila Sunrise, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Amistad, Mulholland Drive, and A Man Apart.
Career overview
Geno Silva was a Mexican American actor born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 1948. He lived until May 2020. Over the course of his acting career, he accumulated forty known credits in the film and television industry. He was best known for his role as The Skull, a character described as a silent hitman in the film Scarface.
In addition to his work in Scarface, Silva appeared in a variety of other feature films throughout his career. His filmography included appearances in the movies 1941, Tequila Sunrise, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Amistad, Mulholland Drive, and A Man Apart.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- Tortilla Heaven (2008) as Don Transito
- A Man Apart (2003) as Memo Lucero
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Senator Vrax
- Mulholland Drive (2001) as Hotel Manager / Emcee
- The Agency (2001) as Pavel Pavenko
- Alias (2001) as Diego Machuca
- Amistad (1997) as Ruiz
- The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) as Barge Captain
- The Sentinel (1996) as Hector Carasco
- It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice (1994) as Antonio
- Key West (1993) as Hector Allegria
- Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert (1993) as The Fugitive
- Geronimo (1993) as General Carbinsco
- Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel (1992) as Rodriguez Gacha
- Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel (1992) as José Rodriguez Gacha
- Night Eyes II (1991) as Luis
- El Diablo (1990) as Chak Mol
- My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) as Dr. Rod Rodriguez
- Monsters (1988) as Guard
- Police Story (1988)
- Tequila Sunrise (1988) as Mexican Cop
- Favorite Son (1988) as Colonel Octavio Martinez
- Glitz (1988) as Lorendo
- Police Story: Cop Killer (1988)
- MacGyver (1985) as Pablo Delasora
- Hunter (1984) as Miguel Ortiz
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Police Chief Quezada
- Miami Vice (1984) as Rojas
- They Saved Gidget's Brain (1984) Director of Photography
- Scarface (1983) as The Skull
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Jensen
- Zoot Suit (1981) as Galindo
- Wild Times (1980) as Ibran
- Belle Starr (1980) as Blue Duck
- 1941 (1979) as Martinez
- Wanda Nevada (1979) as Apache Ghost
- Ishi: The Last of His Tribe (1978) as Elder Uncle
- Mean Dog Blues (1978) as Tonto
- The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 (1976) as Army Scout
- Thomasine & Bushrod (1974) as Taffy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Geno Silva best known for?
Geno Silva is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Man Apart (2003), Catwoman (2004), Mulholland Drive (2001), Changing Lanes (2002).
When and where was Geno Silva born?
Geno Silva was born on January 20, 1948 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. They passed away on May 9, 2020.
How many credits does Geno Silva have?
Geno Silva has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2008.
What is Geno Silva's background in cinema and television?
Geno Silva was a Mexican American actor born on January 20, 1948, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. He passed away on May 9, 2020, at the age of 72. Silva was best known for his role as The Skull, a silent assassin, in the film Scarface. During his career, he accumulated forty known acting credits in films. Hi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Scarface (1983) as The Skull — aged about 35
- Mulholland Drive (2001) as Hotel Manager / Emcee — aged about 53
- Key West (1993) as Hector Allegria — aged about 45
- MacGyver (1985) as Pablo Delasora — aged about 37
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Senator Vrax — aged about 53
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Police Chief Quezada — aged about 36
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