David Labrava
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| File:David Labrava Sons of Anarchy FX Premiere September 2014 (cropped).jpg Labrava in 2014 | |
| Born | David M. Labrava October 19, 1962 Miami, Florida, U.S.[1] |
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| Known for | Playing Happy Lowman on Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014), and Mayans M.C. (2018–2023) |
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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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Labrava resides in Oakland, California, with his dogs and practices 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
[edit | edit source]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 a woman reported he had held her there against her will. After the search warrant was executed, 1.5 grams of hashish and a pipe were discovered.[4]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
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External links
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- David Labrava at IMDb
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