Geno Silva facts for kids

Geno Silva (born January 20, 1948 – died May 9, 2020) was an American actor. He was well-known for his role as 'The Skull' in the movie Scarface. This character was a quiet hitman for Alejandro Sosa.

Geno Silva acted in many other movies too. Some of these include 1941, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and Amistad. He also appeared in Mulholland Drive.

Early Life and Beginnings

Geno Silva was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 20, 1948. His parents were Jerry and Lucille Silva. He grew up in a neighborhood called Barelas. He lived there with his brother Jerry and sister Liz.

Acting Career Highlights

Geno Silva had a long career in acting. He appeared in films and television shows. His first movie role was in Thomasine & Bushrod in 1974. He often played strong and memorable characters.

One of his most famous roles was 'The Skull' in the 1983 film Scarface. Even though his character did not speak, he made a big impact.

Silva also acted in the adventure film The Lost World: Jurassic Park in 1997. He played Carlos, a barge captain. That same year, he was in Amistad, a historical drama.

Later in his career, he appeared in the mystery film Mulholland Drive in 2001. His last acting role was in the TV series Cane in 2007.

His Later Years

Geno Silva passed away at his home in Los Angeles. He died on May 9, 2020, at the age of 72. He had been living with a type of dementia for 15 years.

He is remembered by his wife, Pamela Phillips. He also left behind his daughter, Lucia Silva. His grandchildren, Eva and Levon Redman, also survived him. His sister, Liz Gallegos, and many other family members miss him.

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In Spanish: Geno Silva para niños