David Labrava

David Labrava

Labrava at the 2014 Comic-Con International
Born David M. Labrava
(1962-10-19) October 19, 1962
Miami, Florida[1]
Residence Los Angeles, California
Nationality American
Occupation Actor, glassblower, writer, tattoo artist, member of the Hells Angels
Known for Happy on Sons of Anarchy
Religion Buddhist[2]

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

Labrava at the Sons of Anarchy FX premiere in September 2014

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Radish, Christina. "David Labrava SONS OF ANARCHY Interview". Collider. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 Labrava, David (15 November 2013). "THE WAY OF THE BUDDHA IS UNATTAINABLE I VOW TO ATTAIN IT.". Twitter.
  3. ↑ Labrava, David (19 October 2013). "YOU PEOPLE ROCK!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BIRTHDAY WISHES!!!!!!". Twitter. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
  4. 1 2 Marnell, Blair (10 November 2011). "David Labrava on 'Sons of Anarchy'". Crave Online. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. 1 2 "Sons of Ararchy | Happy". FX Networks. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  7. ↑ "Horn - Crew". Ol' Skool Rodz. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  8. ↑ "Cover". Horse Motorcycle (13). March 2001.

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