Rio Hackford

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Rio Hackford
Born
Rio Del Valle Hackford [1]

(1970-06-28)June 28, 1970
DiedApril 14, 2022(2022-04-14) (aged 51)
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1990–2022
SpouseLibby Grace [1]
Children2 [1]
Parent(s) Taylor Hackford (father) [2]
Lynne Littman (stepmother)
Helen Mirren (stepmother) [1]

Rio Del Valle Hackford (June 28, 1970 [3] – April 14, 2022) was an American film and television actor. [1] He was best known for playing the recurring role of Toby in the American drama television series Treme . [4]

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Life and career

Hackford was born in Los Angeles County, California, [3] the son of film director Taylor Hackford. [1] He began his career in 1990, first appearing in the film Pretty Woman , where he played the uncredited role of a street junkie. [1] [4] Hackford 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 . [1] [4] He played the role of Detective King in the 2006 film Stay Alive . [5] Hackford also played the role of Grayden Nash in the 2010 film Jonah Hex . [1] [4]

In his television career, Hackford guest-starred in series including When Nature Calls with 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 . [4] Hackford was also the on-set physical portrayer of IG-11 in the television series The Mandalorian , the character being voiced by Taika Waititi. [1] His last credit was from the biographical drama miniseries Pam & Tommy , in which he played the role of a manager. [1] [4]

Hackford owned clubs in New Orleans including One-Eyed Jacks, El Matador, and Pal's Lounge. [1]

Death

Hackford died in April 2022 of uveal melanoma in Sunset Beach, California, at the age of 51. [1] [4] [6]

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