The Most Killed Man In Hollywood - Danny Trejo | Modern Wisdom Podcast 347

Danny Trejo is an actor and restaurateur.
Danny is one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood history. He's just written a new memoir about his life and today we get to hear his craziest stories.
Expect to learn what it was like to meet Charles Manson in jail, who was the hardest guy on-set at Con Air, how Danny nearly ended up with the death penalty, whether he actually robbed Antonio Banderas, how he saved Keifer Sutherland from a psychopath and much more...
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00:00 Intro
00:30 The Most Killed Actor in Hollywood
01:20 Danny's Writing Experience
03:55 Danny's Uncle
06:02 Violence in San Quentin
08:27 Gang Conflict
09:56 Danny's Biggest Robbery
11:53 Did Danny Rob Antonio Banderas?
12:29 Refusing to Join the Mexican Mafia
14:53 Danny's Toughest Prison Wing
18:10 Meeting Charles Manson in Prison
22:20 Being Sentenced to Death
26:51 Surviving & Thriving
28:37 Overcoming Addiction
32:27 Getting Into Movies
39:22 Challenges of Being an Actor
43:13 Becoming Serious in the Industry
45:22 Danny's Favourite Deaths
47:49 Saving Kiefer Sutherland
53:08 Filming Con Air & Anchorman
58:26 Where to Find Danny
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[@ChrisWillx]

Yes squad. Here’s the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 The Most Killed Actor in Hollywood 01:20 Danny’s Writing Experience 03:55 Danny’s Uncle 06:02 Violence in San Quentin 08:27 Gang Conflict 09:56 Danny’s Biggest Robbery 11:53 Did Danny Rob Antonio Banderas? 12:29 Refusing to Join the Mexican Mafia 14:53 Danny’s Toughest Prison Wing 18:10 Meeting Charles Manson in Prison 22:20 Being Sentenced to Death 26:51 Surviving & Thriving 28:37 Overcoming Addiction 32:27 Getting Into Movies 39:22 Challenges of Being an Actor 43:13 Becoming Serious in the Industry 45:22 Danny’s Favourite Deaths 47:49 Saving Kiefer Sutherland 53:08 Filming Con Air & Anchorman 58:26 Where to Find Danny

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[@adamgriss2025]

Dany Trejo has to be one of the most authentic people involved in the whole Hollywood scene.

[@lovegod9964]

I agree…quite authentic man. What you see is what you get!!! I thank God his life was spared and turned around.

[@carlotapuig]

The only one left maybe?

[@MaskHysteria]

@@carlotapuig Pretty close although I hear Keanu Reeves is an original as well. Harrison Ford, also, apparently, didn't let too much of the glitz and glamor get to him either.

[@jamesblake5176]

@@MaskHysteria idk man harrison ford would probably get pissed at you if you saw him randomly in public and tried to see what's up, danny trejo would probably be more interested in talking to you than you are to him, he's cool as ice

[@LePerrit]

Fact!

[@marcofarella]

I saw Danny at the mad monster horror convention a few years back in Phoenix. He spoke to each and every one on a personal level. Much respect to this man.

[@DannyPepprs]

I heard he was a great individual , and overcome many negative things

[@brendak75]

Both my brothers met him at a Con in Indianapolis and they said he was the nicest and most friendly celebrity they ever met.

[@alexnoelle4202]

​@Brenda Koetters convicts and martial artist have the same weirdly calm energy, it takes a lot to shake them or get them worked up... talking about people I've dated not my personal experiences so I don't think I'll ever really get it, but I've been around it a ton.

[@kedarpaulCogitoErgoSum]

This is man is a legend. The challenges he overcame, the circumstances he faced is amazing.

[@Floxflow]

Trejo can talk about anything, and it's entertaining. He's great.

[@squidbert7225]

this was the best interview ive seen in a long time. so sick of tribal bs, it was refreshing to just listen to someone everyone likes talk about stuff most people dont know. Thanks for that, honestly.

[@angiec3512]

I love his life story and his energy. He's hilarious as well. I'm going to have to get his book. He's a national treasure.

[@Salipenter1]

This is a guest I NEVER expected to see on any podcast I follow. But damn, am I glad it happened. Followed his story a few years ago and knew of the time he spent "inside". Top notch work getting him Chris.

[@zoobee]

wow. what a great catch you got with Danny, Chris. Onwards and upwards mate.

[@ChrisWillx]

Yesnow. Thanks brotha

[@carlotapuig]

This episode was incredible. What a unique biography and character.

[@AntOn-nf9fi]

Dude your guest list is getting wild.

[@ChrisWillx]

Serious this one eyh!

[@squoblat]

Chris, over the past 4 months or so you've really mastered the art of letting your guests talk just the right amount and only add anything when it needs a gentle steer. You'll be over a million in no time if you keep this up.

[@rubyfirelily594]

I'd love just 10 minutes of conversation with Danny. How fortunate you are to have done such a lengthy interview with him. Was a pleasure to watch!

[@Witchywoo_2019]

He’s a drug dealer in gta China wars gta3 and vice city and stories

[@rebecca7410]

My boyfriend was just telling me about Danny Trejo yesterday, whilst we were on a walk, saying I must know him as he's been in so many films, and telling me how he got his break in acting. Then this pops up! Crazy.

[@Adeus1]

Cut your mic on your phone... You'd be surprised how much info these devices can extract from you. Most Androids give you the option to cut mic and cams on quick settings. Just FYI. Good day!

[@rjim1]

Bloody fantastic that, you are very quickly becoming my favourite pod-caster! Bravo I say!! 👌🏻

[@c.chinaski3156]

What a man. An absolute machine of life, love & freedom from the bullshit of being a human

[@johndoh9121]

Dude...you have finally achieved legendary status.....awesome guest lad

[@ignaciosanchez3736]

Just stumbled across this channel and you have such a great magnetism to you and you understand Danny with such a short time to react and capture his raw emotion in an amazing, authentic way. Subbed

[@Helmoswww]

Love this interview, I honestly didn't know his story! Great job Chris!

[@Huasipungero]

Absolutely amazing interview so happy I stumbled across this subscribed

[@Adventure-of-your-Life]

This interview was legit. Loved it! Thanks Chris and Danny

[@leebrown1049]

What a really nice guy, wouldn't like to get on his bad side but a guy you'd love to meet in a bar, buy him a drink and just listen to his stories. Great interview Chris, thanks

[@IrishWolfHound666]

Great interview. Just finished Danny's book last week. Reconmended.

[@lovegod9964]

Great interview👍

[@heartonmysleeves4668]

Everyone should check out his "Badass" trilogy. The Trejo/Glover team up you didn't know you needed!

[@scottprince6546]

Great video man,could listen to Danny all day long.

[@davidlee3138]

Excellent interview ✌❤🤙 thank you

[@HappilyCamping]

Epic. I watch every movie he's in (even the terribly bad 😅) This was great, Chris. Thanks.

[@ChrisWillx]

I've only seen the good ones I think, thankfully

[@Zelphraeya]

In case you haven't watched it, Bubble Boy was a comedy he was in. Very cheesy, but good.

[@diogenes.]

Are you thirteen from Dr. House ?!

[@HappilyCamping]

@@diogenes. um... no, but I'm gonna take that as a compliment and run. Lol

[@immanuel7776]

Such a great interview 👏

[@NeoLudditevisons]

Awesome interview!

[@iamalphalim]

Man! I could listen to Danny talk forever! ❤

[@tallcool1jeff]

What a great an insightful interview.. I'm from Chicago and when I was a young man I had serious IV drug problems I ended up homeless on the streets of LA and addicted to heroin by the grace of God I got into Tarzana Treatment Center and one Friday or Saturday evening guess who shows up at the treatment center to be the AA speaker for the night, none other than Danny Trejo wow what an incredible story this guy has I'll never forget him. By the way I've been clean and sober for over 12 years God is good🙂

[@rgee7148]

Thanks to you both 🤍

[@aidan7413]

Love this guy. I feel like he could sit and have an interesting conversation with anyone on earth

[@ninnin9723]

This was sooo good! Real legend!

[@alexjt313]

Awesome! Good work!

[@ScottyAlexRamsay]

What an epic conversation. This made my Sunday :)

[@Steven_McCrae]

Who wouldn’t want an Uncle Trejo ? Such a seasoned wise soul

[@BlackMoonPalladium]

This is outstanding! How does it not have a million views?!

[@syguzman5739]

@Chris Williamson - Thank you very much for this inspiring interview! 🧡

[@diogenes.]

U look like that actress in the godfather , Vito's daughter 🙄👍

[@syguzman5739]

@@diogenes. ❤️

[@diogenes.]

Oh , she's sister of Francis Ford Coppola ,aunt of Nicolas Cage 🙄 Talia Shire , fancy you 🤣❤️

[@syguzman5739]

@@diogenes. 🤣💯

[@ThieleMobile]

Been waiting for this one LET'S GOOOO

[@ryanspencer2844]

Good stuff Chris! One of the other really neat things about Danny is that he made it big later in life. So often success is portrayed as a young man's game but that doesn't always have to be the case 😎

[@ChrisWillx]

100%. Inspiration for people who want to crush Q3 & Q4 of their existence

[@gtbkts]

Saw a short of this, thought it was something ragging on Danny. Found out it was something great. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@wrenchofpower]

Amazing show

[@isabellam1936]

This is so fascinating.

[@brian78759]

Wow that was completely different but awesome… loved it.

[@ankymrn]

This is awesome !

[@pauloflores461]

this was awesome!!!

[@kellanaldous7092]

Oh, nice! I can't wait to watch it.

[@dirtfarmer4885]

What a great conversation

[@unholyrollerr8rfrankiemosq680]

Great video!!

[@poeglives]

Epic. Loving this interview. Need to get Malice together with Danny and watch the results.

[@kreigrastalovich2577]

That was one hell of an interview.

[@jacobscopperfield7660]

Great storys.

[@lovelight7482]

Aaaamazzzing Danny Trejo!! his story is fascinating and he tells it so lightheartedly. I appreciate his sense of humor and his humility. Thank you, Danny.. you're an awesome actor and storyteller. I can relate to where you come from.. and i'm intrigued as I listen. @24:38 . wow!! blessings..

[@curiousworldview]

this was a sick interview mate.

[@ChrisWillx]

Thanks bruh

[@riothesavage5881]

Underrated Legend. 💯💪🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@lukehamilton5397]

Thankyou Mr Trejo for your wise words regarding drugs, people and resent. They will help me with my life.

[@kimberlyporter9555]

Amazing storyteller and life. Wow.

[@markwhite2207]

Great interview! What a charming, funny, honest guy, couldn't take my eyes of him, not a syllable of bullshit.

[@alejandromolinac]

WOW!!!!!!!!. Mad respect to you!..... LOVE THIS GUY!

[@rastanan6490]

One bad hombre, I loved this video

[@Ibaneddie76]

Love Danny and his amazing work he's done in movies but I respect him even more for what he's done for abused Pit bulls.

[@gavinbinding]

Pulled one out of the bag here mate 👍👍

[@c.hunter9069]

Seriously good person. Goes out of his way to help people without a paparazzi in sight.

[@daisypickles5808]

Im now a huge fan of Danny's after watching tbis interview

[@peppercat8718]

Hey I’m originally from Calexico, small town in Imperial Valley east of San Diego. You never really hear it mentioned ❤

[@ryanramsey9621]

Great job bro Sr. Trejo es El mejor. Love your work Danny. Ha vivido una gran Vida.

[@delsinnisled9443]

what a great pod

[@anthonyjgreene]

That was one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched. So many amazing laugh out loud moments.

[@mikes6970]

Great interveiw and hearing stories about the other legend .. Eddie Bunker .... go read his books .. his autobio is great ...

[@OscarLimaMike]

I have always been entranced by everything this man has done in film... I could see he is the real deal. There is the recognition because I came from the same place... Thank you for this interview. One of the most interesting men in the shit that is Hollywood. Fascinating. I wish him all the best.... A man like this is a fine thing to see.

[@jock-of-ages73]

I had a feeling he was talking about Bunker at the start of Getting into movies, i read Eddie's biography Mr Blue years ago after Reservoir Dogs came out and he tells more or less the same story. Brilliant interview. He's right about Education Of A Felon, all his books are quite decent considering his education.

[@JCSAXON]

You two pair well

[@manuelwgiddensjr6536]

I've always loved this guy! I still use the "cut the vato" line from bubble boy....this dude is cool af

[@TheSymphonyOfScience]

Damn...Good catch. We like Danny

[@gacku7847]

Let's hope you don't sell out for access like H3H3 did. Good interview, Danny seems like a fun guy.

[@martinburrows6844]

H3 h3 ???

[@samueltunnicliffe7012]

Man this guy is for real.

[@ChrisWillx]

Force of nature man.

[@Friendly_G]

Is this podcast on Spotify on any chance

[@justarandomguy9459]

Wow this one is unexpected, what a legend!

[@anabaird3835]

He still talks like a convict. That's not an insult/bad thing, it's just a observation of a very distinctive way of speech/communication/exuding personality. I'm not sure the word I'm looking for.

[@johnnyalviso7350]

Danny is very wise.he has allot of fans that respect him.i would like to meet him one day.hes one of us.i got that from ozzy.

[@gerardleroux5784]

Am I the only one who wants to know how to hypnotise yourself the way Manson did it to Danny them? Not to get high but to place yourself in a phenomenal mindset where you believe in yourself so much that you instantly become the best version of yourself.

[@audreysmith7236]

Dude! Everyone Loves Trejo!

[@omoney6246]

Legend

[@jamienelson3470]

38:48 Nice. This is the first interview of his I've seen. I like him!

[@diogenes.]

Do you have a dog ?

[@jr8209]

I bought the audiobook from the intro. I'll come back and watch this when I'm done with that 13 hours. I promise. ;-)

[@knowledgeablebro6970]

Loved him in spy-kids 👍

[@bea4394]

I love this interview. Danny’s like- I’m getting paid more to ACT like myself than actually be myself. Like- you’re going to pay me more to act like I’m robbing people than I make actually robbing people??

[@jasongunn575]

Well done Danny Trejo he is a Brilliant and well respected person who has been through some tough times. Keep up your good work Danny Trejo

[@davidobrien3897]

I love Danny as an Actor. He is so realistic

[@RenegadeRanga]

Damn this was one of the funniest podcasts I've ever seen.

[@ichabodcrane6044]

This interview reminds me of why I loved the film Barry Lyndon. That film did an amazing job of highlighting and parodying the veiled violence inherent in the system of civilized society. Likewise the brutality of San Quentin is the realpolitik of mankind stripped of all dignity.

[@xyanide1986]

Whew strap in lads!

[@abstractacus1598]

Magnificent!

[@elray6814]

His Robert DeNiro impression was too funny

[@h-dawg969]

The Rancor trainer!

[@oldmangimp2468]

Sadly, normies miss one of Danny's best roles. So, without further ado, allow me to present to you... . Raul Alfonso Tejada.

[@jblcka2694]

Spanish legend salute brother from colombia

[@jeffsilvey8799]

Holy crap him making an impression of one of his co-workers just blew my mind he's so funny even with his wisdom and experience damn.