David Labrava
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David M. Labrava (born October 19, 1962)[2] is an American actor, writer, tattoo artist, former member of the Hells Angels,[3][4] and motorcycle enthusiast. He is best known for his role as Happy Lowman in the FX series Sons of Anarchy and its spinoff, Mayans M.C..
Early life
Labrava was born in Miami, Florida, and spent time in Amsterdam, where he worked as a tattoo artist and bouncer at a club.[1] He grew up riding dirt bikes and got his first Harley Davidson when he was 17. At 14, he was cooking chicharrón with Cubans in Hialeah, Florida.[1][3]
Career
Labrava was initially hired as a technical advisor for Sons of Anarchy before being cast in the role of Happy Lowman. He remained with the show from its inception in 2008 until its finale in 2014.[5] He also co-wrote season 4, episode 10, titled "Hands," which was the only episode in seven seasons that ever won an award, an honorable mention from Time magazine.[1]
Labrava has authored a best-selling autobiography entitled Becoming A Son.[6]
Labrava wrote, produced, directed, and starred in his first feature film, Street Level (2015),[7] which is available on digital platforms.
Additionally, he writes the "Burnin' Rubber with Jimmy Carbone" column in the national hot rod magazine, Ol' Skool Rodz. He is credited as Dave "D.L." Labrava.[8] Previously, he used to write for The Horse motorcycle magazine and built a bike that made the cover in March 2001.[9]
Personal life
Labrava resides in Oakland, California, with his dogs, he is a devout Christian who also studies Buddhism.[10]
His son, Tycho, died by suicide on May 5, 2018, at the age of 16. There had been no previous outward signs of depression or any other mental health issues. Labrava wrote on Instagram, "I am broken," and encouraged his followers to communicate with their loved ones, because "there may not be any signs."[11]
Legal trouble
In 2008, Labrava was arrested in Missoula County, Montana, on two felony counts of possession of marijuana and two misdemeanor counts for possession of paraphernalia. A search warrant was obtained for his hotel room. After the search warrant was executed, 1.5 grams of hashish and a pipe were discovered.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2014 | Sons of Anarchy | Happy Lowman | Television series Main role 71 episodes Also a consultant |
| 2015 | Street Level[12] | Rico | Film |
| 2016 | The Package | Tony | Short |
| 2017 | 1% - The Voice Within | Top Dog | Film |
| 2018 | Lucifer | Mike | Television series 1 episode |
| 2018–2023 | Mayans M.C. | Happy Lowman | Television series 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Tyga & YG & Santana: Mamacita | Himself | Music Video |
| 2020 | Hunter's Moon | Vinnie | Film |
| 2021 | Shadows | Nicolas | Film Post-production |
| TBD | Irish Whisper 'The' Story of Jimmy Haye | Tellis | Film Pre-production |
References
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- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Radish, Christina (15 November 2011). "David Labrava Sons of Anarchy Interview". Collider. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Labrava, David (19 October 2013). "You People Rock!!! Thank You for All the Birthday Wishes!!!!!!". Twitter. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Marnell, Blair (10 November 2011). "David Labrava on 'Sons of Anarchy'". Crave Online. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."David M. LaBrava is charged with two counts of felony drug possession and two misdemeanor charges for possession of the marijuana and the pipe". Zimbio. 3 August 2008. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sons of Ararchy | Happy". FX Networks. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Labrava, David (Writer, Producer, Director, Star) (2015). Street Level.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Horn - Crew". Ol' Skool Rodz. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Cover". The Horse (13). March 2001.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Labrava, David (15 November 2013). "The Way of the Buddha is Unattainable I Vow to Attain It". Twitter.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sons of Anarchy's David Labrava's Teenage Son Commits Suicide". E! Online. 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Labrava, David (Writer, Producer, Director Star) (2015). "Street Level". IMDb.
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External links
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