Rio Del Valle Hackford (June 28, 1970 – April 14, 2022) was an American film and television actor. He was best known for playing the recurring role of Toby in the American

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television series '' Treme''.

Life and career

Hackford was born in

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, the son of

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. He began his career in 1990, first appearing in the film ''

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'', where he played the uncredited role of a street junkie. Hackford appeared in films such as ''

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'', '' Exit to Eden'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Blood In Blood Out'', ''

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'', '' Sherrybaby'' and '' Strange Days''. He played the role of Detective King in the 2006 film '' Stay Alive''. Hackford also played the role of Grayden Nash in the 2010 film ''

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''. In his television career, Hackford guest-starred in series including '' When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren'', ''

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'', '' Togetherness'', ''

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'', '' Underground'' and ''

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''. He played the recurring role of Toby in the drama television series '' Treme''. Hackford was also the on-set physical portrayer of IG-11 in the television series ''

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'', the character being voiced by

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. His last credit was from the

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miniseries ''

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'', in which he played the role of a

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. Hackford owned the clubs: El Dorado in Hollywood, the Homestead in San Francisco, and in

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including One-Eyed Jacks, El Matador, and Pal's Lounge.

Death

Hackford died in April 2022 of

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, at the age of 51.

References

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