David LaBrava
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.
David LaBrava

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- Name
- David Labrava
- Birth Name
- David M.
- Born
- 19 October 1962
- Birthplace
- Miami, Florida, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Known for
- Playing Happy Lowman on Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014), and Mayans M.C. (2018–2023)
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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• Name — David Labrava • Birth Name — David M. Labrava • Born — 19 October 1962 • Birthplace — Miami, Florida, U.S. • Occupation — * Actor • producer • director • author • writer • glass artist • tattoo artist • Known for — Playing Happy Lowman on Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014), and Mayans M.C. (2018–2023)
Early life
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
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
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
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
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2008–2014 — Sons of Anarchy — Happy Lowman — Television series Main role 71 episodes Also a consultant • 2015 — Street Level — Rico — Film • 2016 — The Package — Tony — Short • 2017 — 1% - The Voice Within — Top Dog — Film • 2018 — Lucifer — Mike — Television series 1 episode • 2018–2023 — Mayans M.C. — Happy Lowman — Television series 8 episodes • 2019 — Tyga & YG & Santana: Mamacita — Himself — Music Video • 2020 — Hunter's Moon — Vinnie — Film • 2021 — Shadows — Nicolas — Film Post-production • TBD — Irish Whisper 'The' Story of Jimmy Haye — Tellis — Film Pre-production
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- 1.Radish, Christina. David Labrava Sons of Anarchy Interview. Collider. 15 November 2011.
- 2.Labrava, David. You People Rock!!! Thank You for All the Birthday Wishes!!!!!!. Twitter. 19 October 2013.
- 3.Marnell, Blair. David Labrava on 'Sons of Anarchy'. Crave Online. 10 November 2011.
- 4.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.
- 5.Sons of Ararchy Happy. FX Networks.
- 6.David Labrava. Book. 678094549776928776. December 18, 2015.
- 7.Labrava, David (Writer, Producer, Director, Star). Street Level. 2015.
- 8.Horn - Crew. Ol' Skool Rodz.
- 9.Cover. The Horse. 13. March 2001.
- 10.Labrava, David. The Way of the Buddha is Unattainable I Vow to Attain It. Twitter. 15 November 2013.
- 11.Sons of Anarchy's David Labrava's Teenage Son Commits Suicide. E! Online. 2018.
- 12.Labrava, David (Writer, Producer, Director Star). Street Level. IMDb. 2015.
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