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Danny Trejo (/ ˈ t r eɪ h oʊ /, Spanish:; born May 16, 1944) is an American actor. A native of Los Angeles, Trejo's film career began in 1985, when he landed a role in Runaway Train (1985).
Danny Trejo. Actor: Machete. Danny Trejo was born Dan Trejo in Echo Park, Los Angeles, to Alice (Rivera) and Dan Trejo, a construction worker. A child drug addict and criminal, Trejo was in and out of jail for 11 years. While serving time in San Quentin, he won the lightweight and welterweight boxing titles.
Danny Trejo is an American actor. His filmography consists of about 250 film and television roles. [1] . His prominence in the B movie scene has resulted in disparate media sources referring to Trejo as an "iconic actor" and a "film legend", among other titles. [2][3]
A child drug addict and criminal, Trejo was in and out of jail for 11 years. While serving time in San Quentin, he won the lightweight and welterweight boxing titles. Imprisoned for armed robbery and drug offenses, he successfully completed a 12-step rehabilitation program that changed...
Sep 26, 2024 · Danny Trejo (born May 16, 1944, Maywood, California, U.S.) is an American actor, activist, and author known for his rough looks, his philanthropy, and his large body of work as a character actor.
Oct 13, 2021 · Young Danny Trejo had just become an adult when he was imprisoned for drug dealing and robbery in 1962. He was 21 years old when he was busted selling four ounces of heroin to an undercover agent. He spent 11 years in total behind bars surviving prison riots, solitary confinement — and a terrifying brush with death row.
Jul 9, 2020 · Danny Trejo has been shot, stabbed, crushed, eaten and tortured… multiple times. Con Air, Zombie Hunter and 3-Headed Shark Attack (yes... that's a real film) are just three of the movies in ...
From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond.
Aug 18, 2021 · Danny Trejo has over 400 on-screen credits mostly for playing the tough guy, but in real life his drug use and criminality saw him imprisoned. He made a remarkable turnaround. Show more
Jul 8, 2021 · At 21, Danny Trejo thought he'd die in prison. Over 50 years since his release and 407 movie credits later, Trejo chronicles his life in a new memoir.