Biography
Humberto "Tito" Larriva is a Mexican/American song writer, singer, musician, and actor. Larriva was born in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska, and El Paso, Texas. As a child he played the violin in the school orchestra and sang in the church and school choirs where he met his wife Janet Carroll. In 1972 Larriva snuck into Yale University for a full term without being noticed. After being kicked out of the Ivy League university, he moved to Mexico City and in 1975 moved to Los Angeles, California. He now lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and daughter and continues to work in the music and film industries.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Machete
Character: Culebra Cruzado
MOVIE • 2010
Tito & Tarantula: Live at Crossroads - Rockpalast 2008
Character:
MOVIE • 2008
Grindhouse
Character: Henchman (segment "Machete") (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2007
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Character: Cab Driver
MOVIE • 2003
Mittermeier & Friends
Character: Self - Tito & Tarantula
TV • 2001
The Million Dollar Hotel
Character: Jesu
MOVIE • 2000
German Television Award
Character: Self
TV • 1999
Just a Little Harmless Sex
Character: Chuey
MOVIE • 1999
Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller
Character: Band Member
MOVIE • 1998
Trojan War
Character: Tattoo Man
MOVIE • 1997
She's So Lovely
Character: Lead Singer
MOVIE • 1997
Scorpion Spring
Character: Bartender
MOVIE • 1996
From Dusk Till Dawn
Character: Titty Twister Guitarist & Vocalist
MOVIE • 1996
Desperado
Character: Tavo
MOVIE • 1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Character: Ricky Garbanzo (voice)
TV • 1995
Boys on the Side
Character: Indigo Girls' Band
MOVIE • 1995
Somebody to Love
Character: Tito
MOVIE • 1994
Double Trouble
Character: Reg
MOVIE • 1992
Eyes of an Angel
Character: Cissy
MOVIE • 1991
Session Man
Character: Mouse
MOVIE • 1991
Crew
Crew Credits
Tito & Tarantula: Live At The Continental Club
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2009
Tito & Tarantula: Live at Crossroads - Rockpalast 2008
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2008
Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 1998
Dream with the Fishes
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1997
Freeway
Role: Additional Music
MOVIE • 1996
Desperado
Role: Additional Music
MOVIE • 1995
Repo Man
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 1984
The Pee-wee Herman Show
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1981