David Labrava

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David M. Labrava (born October 19, 1962) is an actor, writer, tattoo artist, member of the Hells Angels and motorcycle enthusiast best known for playing Happy in the FX series Sons of Anarchy.

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Early life

Labrava was born in Miami, Florida but was raised in Europe. He grew up riding dirt bikes and got his first Harley Davidson when he was 17 years old.

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Career

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. 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.

Labrava has authored a best selling autobiography entitled "Becoming A Son"

Labrava wrote, produced, directed and starred in his first feature film entitled "Street Level" which is available on digital platforms.

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. Before that he used to write for the Horse Motorcycle magazine and built a bike that made the cover in March 2001.