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Metallica’s Robert Trujillo Can Act, Too

Robert Trujillo‘s talents aren’t just limited to thumping the bass guitar for Metallica. Turns out he had some acting chops back in the day. Back in 1982, at the tender…

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND – JUNE 28: Robert Trujillo of Metallica performs on the Pyramid stage during Day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 28, 2014 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Robert Trujillo's talents aren't just limited to thumping the bass guitar for Metallica. Turns out he had some acting chops back in the day.

Back in 1982, at the tender age of 18, Trujillo played a troubled teen named Flippy on a Halloween-themed episode of CHiPs. Ultimate Classic Rock has the recap here. And let's not forget his cameo back in his Infectious Grooves days in 1992's Encino Man.

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