David Labrava
David Labrava | |
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 Labrava at the 2014 Comic-Con International | |
| Born | David M. Labrava October 19, 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, glassblower, writer, tattoo artist, member of the Hells Angels |
| Known for | Happy on Sons of Anarchy |
David M. Labrava (born October 19, 1962)[3] is an actor, writer, tattoo artist, member of the Hells Angels[4][5] and motorcycle enthusiast best known for playing Happy in the FX series Sons of Anarchy.
Early life
Labrava was born in Miami, Florida but was raised in Europe.[1] He grew up riding dirt bikes and got his first Harley Davidson when he was 17 years old.[1][4]
Career
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Labrava was hired to be the Technical Advisor for Sons of Anarchy and then was cast as Happy; he was with the show since its inception in 2008 to its finale in 2014.[6] He also co-wrote Season 4/Episode 10, titled "Hands".[1]
Labrava writes a column in the national hot rod magazine, 'Ol Skool Rodz, called "Burnin' Rubber with Jimmy Carbone". He is credited as Dave "D.L." Labrava.[7] Before that he used to write for the Horse Motorcycle magazine and built a bike that made the cover in March 2001.[8]
He also owns a tattoo shop called "Evil Ink" located in Oakland, California, a film company called "Artful Dodger Filmworks", and his own clothing line called "DOGKULCHA" which benefits animal rescue.[6]
Personal life
As of 2013, Labrava resides in Oakland, California. He practices Buddhism.[2]
Appearances
- Street Level (2015)
- The Package (Short film)
- Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
References
- ^ a b c d Radish, Christina. "David Labrava SONS OF ANARCHY Interview". Collider. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ a b Labrava, David (15 November 2013). "THE WAY OF THE BUDDHA IS UNATTAINABLE I VOW TO ATTAIN IT". Twitter.
- ^ Labrava, David (19 October 2013). "YOU PEOPLE ROCK!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BIRTHDAY WISHES!!!!!!". Twitter. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ a b Marnell, Blair (10 November 2011). "David Labrava on 'Sons of Anarchy'". Crave Online. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Sons of Ararchy | Happy". FX Networks. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ "Horn - Crew". Ol' Skool Rodz. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ "Cover". Horse Motorcycle (13). March 2001.
