Rio Hackford Biography – Rio Hackford Wiki
Rio Hackford born Rio Del Valle Hackford was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing the recurring role of Toby in the American drama television series Treme. He started his career in 1990, first appearing in the film Pretty Woman, where he played the uncredited role of a street junkie. The deceased appeared in films, such as Safe, Exit to Eden, Déjà Vu, I Love Your Work, Blood In, Blood Out, Treasure Island, Sherrybaby and Strange Days. He played the role of Detective King in the 2006 film Stay Alive. He also played the role of Grayden Nash in the 2010 film Jonah Hex.
In his television career, he guest-starred in series including When Nature Calls with his stepmother Helen Mirren, American Crime Story, Togetherness, Memphis Beat, Underground and True Detective. He played the recurring role of Toby in the drama television series Treme. He also was the portrayer of IG-11, in which the character was voiced by Taika Waititi. His last credit was from the biographical drama miniseries Pam & Tommy, where he played the role of a manager.
Hackford owned clubs in New Orleans including One-Eyed Jacks, El Matador and Pal’s Lounge, and the Homestead Bar in San Francisco. He also owned Monty Bar in Los Angeles and El Dorado Bar in Downtown Los Angeles.
Rio Hackford Age
He was born on June 28, 1970, in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and died on April 14, 2022, in Huntington Beach, California, United States. He was 51 years at the time of his death.
Rio Hackford Wife
He was married to his wife, Libby Grace. They had two children.
Rio Hackford Children
He has two children whom he left behind surviving.
Rio Hackford Family
He was the only son of Taylor Hackford, a film director, and his mother Georgie Lowres. His parents divorced in 1972. His father shares Alexander (Alex) with ex-wife Lynne Littman, to whom he was married from 1977 to 1987. Rio’s halfbrother is Alexander Hackford. He was also the stepson of English actress Helen Mirren. Helen Mirren has paid tribute to him after his demise from an unspecified illness on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was 51.
His stepmother Mirren posted a photo of the actor on Instagram alongside the caption: “El Rio.”
Rio Hackford Death
The late actor died on Thursday, April 14, 2022, of an unspecified illness in Huntington Beach, California, at the age of 51. The late actor’s brother, Alexander Hackford, confirmed the news on Friday, April 15, 2022, a day after the actor passed on.
His family, friends, and fans took to various social media platforms to express their grief after the news of his demise broke. “I was so sad to hear about Rio passing,” wrote “The Mentalist” star Robin Tunney. “I remember him exiting his old yellow cab in late ’80s Chicago! The car was enormous but Rio could not be dwarfed by his impractical ride. He was too nice to be that handsome. Too cool to be that relatable. My Gosh, that man was special. RIP Rio,” Tunney added.
Rio Hackford Cause of Death
Hackford died on Thursday, April 14, 2022, of an unspecified illness in Huntington Beach, California, at the age of 51.
Rio Hackford Height
He stood at a listed height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) tall.
