David Labrava
Labrava
Born
David M. Labrava

(1962-10-19) October 19, 1962
Miami, Florida, U.S.[1]
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director, author, writer, tattoo artist,
Known forPlaying Happy Lowman on Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014), and Mayans M.C. (2018–2023)

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 known for playing 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 tattooing and working as a bouncer at a club.[1] He grew up riding dirt bikes and got his first Harley Davidson when he was 17. At the age of 14, he was cooking chicharrón with Cubans in Hialeah, Florida.[1][3]

Career

Labrava was hired to be the Technical Advisor for Sons of Anarchy and then was cast as Happy Lowman; he was with the show from its inception in 2008 to its finale in 2014.[5] He also co-wrote season 4, episode 10, titled "Hands", 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, entitled Street Level (2015),[7] which is available on digital platforms.

Labrava 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] Before that 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 practices Buddhism.[10]

His son Tycho died by suicide on May 5, 2018, at the age of 16. There had previously been no 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]

Labrava was arrested in 2008 in Missoula County, Montana, for 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 was found in the room as well as a pipe.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2008–2014Sons of AnarchyHappy LowmanTelevision series
Main role
71 episodes
Also a consultant
2015Street Level[12]RicoFilm
2016The PackageTonyShort
20171% - The Voice WithinTop DogFilm
2018LuciferMikeTelevision series
1 episode
2018–2023Mayans M.C.Happy LowmanTelevision series
8 episodes
2019Tyga & YG & Santana: MamacitaHimselfMusic Video
2020Hunter's MoonVinnieFilm
2021ShadowsNicolasFilm
Post-production
TBDIrish Whisper 'The' Story of Jimmy HayeTellisFilm
Pre-production

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Radish, Christina. "David Labrava Sons of Anarchy Interview". Collider. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
  2. ↑ Labrava, David (19 October 2013). "You People Rock!!! Thank You for All the Birthday Wishes!!!!!!". Twitter. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
  3. 1 2 Marnell, Blair (10 November 2011). "David Labrava on 'Sons of Anarchy'". Crave Online. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  4. 1 2 "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.
  5. ↑ "Sons of Ararchy | Happy". FX Networks. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  6. ↑ David Labrava [@DavidLabrava] (December 19, 2015). "Book" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ Labrava, David (Writer, Producer, Director, Star) (2015). Street Level.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ "Horn - Crew". Ol' Skool Rodz. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  9. ↑ "Cover". The Horse (13). March 2001.
  10. ↑ Labrava, David (15 November 2013). "The Way of the Buddha is Unattainable I Vow to Attain It". Twitter.
  11. ↑ "Sons of Anarchy's David Labrava's Teenage Son Commits Suicide". E! Online. 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  12. ↑ Labrava, David (Writer, Producer, Director Star) (2015). "Street Level". IMDb.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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