Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo is an American actor known for playing tough, often villainous characters in action films.
His heavily tattooed appearance and weathered face—reflecting years of early life imprisonment and drug addiction—became his trademark.
He appears frequently in Robert Rodriguez films, most iconically as the machete-wielding title character in *Machete*.
Beyond acting, he owns a chain of Los Angeles taco restaurants.
Wicked story antagonist
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- gangsterCriminal organization member
- convictJailed offender after trial
- prisonerConfined criminal detainee
henchman · enforcer · thug · bruiser · muscle · biker · mercenary · intimidating
Listed screen credits
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- screenDisplay or barrier
performance · role · star · supporting · cameo · cast · credits · scene
Unimpaired mental state
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- ex-convictPerson previously incarcerated
- San QuentinCalifornia state correctional facility
- twelve-stepAddiction recovery framework
mentor · counselor · motivational · autobiography · second-chance · transformation · testimony · advocate
Southern California metropolis
- tacosFilled folded tortillas
- burritosFilled, folded flour tortillas
- donutsRing-shaped fried pastries
- veganAvoids all animal products
Mexican food · entrepreneur · business · restaurant · franchise
villain
Wicked story antagonist
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- gangsterCriminal organization member
- convictJailed offender after trial
prisoner · henchman · enforcer · thug · bruiser · muscle · biker · mercenary · intimidating · grizzled
filmography
Listed screen credits
screen · performance · role · star · supporting · cameo · cast · credits · scene · biopic
sobriety
Unimpaired mental state
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- ex-convictPerson previously incarcerated
- San QuentinCalifornia state correctional facility
twelve-step · mentor · counselor · motivational · autobiography · second-chance · transformation · testimony · advocate · reformed
Los Angeles
Southern California metropolis
vegan · Mexican food · entrepreneur · business · restaurant · franchise
- Latin StarsShakira, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias
- character actorsSteve Buscemi, William H. Macy, Stanley Tucci, Paul Giamatti
- Chicano CultureCesar Chavez, lowrider, barrio, Chicano murals, La Raza
Danny TrejoTom Hanks
Mr. Rogers · Fred Rogers · Bob Ross · Michael Cera · Paul Rudd
Danny Trejotrust fund kid
Youth with inherited wealth
silver spoon · Bill Cosby · Harvey Weinstein · Kevin Spacey · O.J. Simpson
Danny Trejopretty boy
Handsome man, often vain
matinee idol · Leonardo DiCaprio · Brad Pitt · Ryan Gosling · Zac Efron