David M. Labrava (born October 19, 1962) is an American actor, writer, glass artist, tattoo artist, former member of the Hells Angels, 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. 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.
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. He also co-wrote season 4, episode 10, titled "Hands".
Labrava has authored a best-selling autobiography entitled Becoming A Son.
Labrava wrote, produced, directed, and starred in his first feature film, Street Level in 2015.
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. Previously, he used to write for The Horse motorcycle magazine and built a bike that made the cover in March 2001.
Personal life Labrava resides in Eugen, Oregon, with his dogs, he is a devout Christian who also studies Buddhism.
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."
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.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2008–2014 Sons of Anarchy Happy Lowman Television seriesMain role71 episodesAlso a consultant 2015 Street Level Rico Film 2016 The Package Tony Short 2017 1% - The Voice Within Top Dog Film 2018 Lucifer Mike Television series1 episode 2018–2023 Mayans M.C. Happy Lowman Television series8 episodes 2019 Tyga & YG & Santana: Mamacita Himself Music Video 2020 Hunter's Moon Vinnie Film 2021 Shadows Nicolas FilmPost-production TBD Irish Whisper 'The' Story of Jimmy Haye Tellis FilmPre-production
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