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

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Chris Williamson

Chris Williamson

Күн бұрын

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
@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын
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
@nameunavailable1330
@nameunavailable1330 2 жыл бұрын
Why censor your comments? That gets an unsubscribe from me.
@ChrisWillx
@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын
@@nameunavailable1330 KZbin has an autohide function for comments which it judges as likely to be spam or offensive.
@nicosmind3
@nicosmind3 2 жыл бұрын
@@nameunavailable1330 I can attest to that. KZbin censors so so much its not even funny
@Huasipungero
@Huasipungero 2 жыл бұрын
@@nameunavailable1330 that was KZbin fam get with the gig
@robertmccarthy7747
@robertmccarthy7747 Ай бұрын
0p p⁰0ppp😅😅😅😅😅
@adamgriss2025
@adamgriss2025 2 жыл бұрын
Dany Trejo has to be one of the most authentic people involved in the whole Hollywood scene.
@lovegod9964
@lovegod9964 2 жыл бұрын
I agree…quite authentic man. What you see is what you get!!! I thank God his life was spared and turned around.
@carlotapuig
@carlotapuig 2 жыл бұрын
The only one left maybe?
@MaskHysteria
@MaskHysteria 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@jamesblake5176 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@LePerrit 2 жыл бұрын
Fact!
@marcofarella
@marcofarella 2 жыл бұрын
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
@DannyPepprs Жыл бұрын
I heard he was a great individual , and overcome many negative things
@brendak75
@brendak75 Жыл бұрын
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
@alexnoelle4202 Жыл бұрын
​@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
@kedarpaulCogitoErgoSum 2 жыл бұрын
This is man is a legend. The challenges he overcame, the circumstances he faced is amazing.
@Floxflow
@Floxflow 2 жыл бұрын
Trejo can talk about anything, and it's entertaining. He's great.
@squidbert7225
@squidbert7225 2 жыл бұрын
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
@angiec3512 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Salipenter1 2 жыл бұрын
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
@zoobee 2 жыл бұрын
wow. what a great catch you got with Danny, Chris. Onwards and upwards mate.
@ChrisWillx
@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын
Yesnow. Thanks brotha
@carlotapuig
@carlotapuig 2 жыл бұрын
This episode was incredible. What a unique biography and character.
@AntOn-nf9fi
@AntOn-nf9fi 2 жыл бұрын
Dude your guest list is getting wild.
@ChrisWillx
@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын
Serious this one eyh!
@squoblat
@squoblat 2 жыл бұрын
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
@rubyfirelily594 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Witchywoo_2019 2 ай бұрын
He’s a drug dealer in gta China wars gta3 and vice city and stories
@rebecca7410
@rebecca7410 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Adeus1 2 жыл бұрын
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
@rjim1 2 жыл бұрын
Bloody fantastic that, you are very quickly becoming my favourite pod-caster! Bravo I say!! 👌🏻
@c.chinaski3156
@c.chinaski3156 2 жыл бұрын
What a man. An absolute machine of life, love & freedom from the bullshit of being a human
@johndoh9121
@johndoh9121 2 жыл бұрын
Dude...you have finally achieved legendary status.....awesome guest lad
@ignaciosanchez3736
@ignaciosanchez3736 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Helmoswww 2 жыл бұрын
Love this interview, I honestly didn't know his story! Great job Chris!
@Huasipungero
@Huasipungero 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing interview so happy I stumbled across this subscribed
@Adventure-of-your-Life
@Adventure-of-your-Life 2 жыл бұрын
This interview was legit. Loved it! Thanks Chris and Danny
@leebrown1049
@leebrown1049 2 жыл бұрын
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
@IrishWolfHound666 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Just finished Danny's book last week. Reconmended.
@lovegod9964
@lovegod9964 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview👍
@heartonmysleeves4668
@heartonmysleeves4668 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone should check out his "Badass" trilogy. The Trejo/Glover team up you didn't know you needed!
@scottprince6546
@scottprince6546 2 жыл бұрын
Great video man,could listen to Danny all day long.
@davidlee3138
@davidlee3138 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview ✌❤🤙 thank you
@HappilyCamping
@HappilyCamping 2 жыл бұрын
Epic. I watch every movie he's in (even the terribly bad 😅) This was great, Chris. Thanks.
@ChrisWillx
@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын
I've only seen the good ones I think, thankfully
@Zelphraeya
@Zelphraeya 2 жыл бұрын
In case you haven't watched it, Bubble Boy was a comedy he was in. Very cheesy, but good.
@diogenes.
@diogenes. Жыл бұрын
Are you thirteen from Dr. House ?!
@HappilyCamping
@HappilyCamping Жыл бұрын
@@diogenes. um... no, but I'm gonna take that as a compliment and run. Lol
@immanuel7776
@immanuel7776 2 жыл бұрын
Such a great interview 👏
@NeoLudditevisons
@NeoLudditevisons 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview!
@iamalphalim
@iamalphalim Ай бұрын
Man! I could listen to Danny talk forever! ❤
@tallcool1jeff
@tallcool1jeff Ай бұрын
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
@rgee7148 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you both 🤍
@aidan7413
@aidan7413 2 жыл бұрын
Love this guy. I feel like he could sit and have an interesting conversation with anyone on earth
@ninnin9723
@ninnin9723 2 жыл бұрын
This was sooo good! Real legend!
@alexjt313
@alexjt313 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good work!
@ScottyAlexRamsay
@ScottyAlexRamsay 2 жыл бұрын
What an epic conversation. This made my Sunday :)
@Steven_McCrae
@Steven_McCrae 2 жыл бұрын
Who wouldn’t want an Uncle Trejo ? Such a seasoned wise soul
@BlackMoonPalladium
@BlackMoonPalladium 9 ай бұрын
This is outstanding! How does it not have a million views?!
@syguzman5739
@syguzman5739 2 жыл бұрын
@Chris Williamson - Thank you very much for this inspiring interview! 🧡
@diogenes.
@diogenes. Жыл бұрын
U look like that actress in the godfather , Vito's daughter 🙄👍
@syguzman5739
@syguzman5739 Жыл бұрын
@@diogenes. ❤️
@diogenes.
@diogenes. Жыл бұрын
Oh , she's sister of Francis Ford Coppola ,aunt of Nicolas Cage 🙄 Talia Shire , fancy you 🤣❤️
@syguzman5739
@syguzman5739 Жыл бұрын
@@diogenes. 🤣💯
@ThieleMobile
@ThieleMobile 2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this one LET'S GOOOO
@ryanspencer2844
@ryanspencer2844 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын
100%. Inspiration for people who want to crush Q3 & Q4 of their existence
@gtbkts
@gtbkts Жыл бұрын
Saw a short of this, thought it was something ragging on Danny. Found out it was something great. Thanks for the awesome content!
@wrenchofpower
@wrenchofpower Жыл бұрын
Amazing show
@isabellam1936
@isabellam1936 Жыл бұрын
This is so fascinating.
@brian78759
@brian78759 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that was completely different but awesome… loved it.
@ankymrn
@ankymrn 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome !
@pauloflores461
@pauloflores461 2 жыл бұрын
this was awesome!!!
@kellanaldous7092
@kellanaldous7092 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, nice! I can't wait to watch it.
@dirtfarmer4885
@dirtfarmer4885 2 жыл бұрын
What a great conversation
@unholyrollerr8rfrankiemosq680
@unholyrollerr8rfrankiemosq680 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@poeglives
@poeglives 2 жыл бұрын
Epic. Loving this interview. Need to get Malice together with Danny and watch the results.
@kreigrastalovich2577
@kreigrastalovich2577 2 жыл бұрын
That was one hell of an interview.
@jacobscopperfield7660
@jacobscopperfield7660 2 жыл бұрын
Great storys.
@lovelight7482
@lovelight7482 2 жыл бұрын
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
@curiousworldview 2 жыл бұрын
this was a sick interview mate.
@ChrisWillx
@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bruh
@riothesavage5881
@riothesavage5881 2 жыл бұрын
Underrated Legend. 💯💪🏽🔥🔥🔥
@lukehamilton5397
@lukehamilton5397 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou Mr Trejo for your wise words regarding drugs, people and resent. They will help me with my life.
@kimberlyporter9555
@kimberlyporter9555 2 ай бұрын
Amazing storyteller and life. Wow.
@markwhite2207
@markwhite2207 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview! What a charming, funny, honest guy, couldn't take my eyes of him, not a syllable of bullshit.
@alejandromolinac
@alejandromolinac 2 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!!!!!. Mad respect to you!..... LOVE THIS GUY!
@rastanan6490
@rastanan6490 2 жыл бұрын
One bad hombre, I loved this video
@Ibaneddie76
@Ibaneddie76 2 жыл бұрын
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
@gavinbinding 2 жыл бұрын
Pulled one out of the bag here mate 👍👍
@c.hunter9069
@c.hunter9069 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously good person. Goes out of his way to help people without a paparazzi in sight.
@daisypickles5808
@daisypickles5808 2 жыл бұрын
Im now a huge fan of Danny's after watching tbis interview
@peppercat8718
@peppercat8718 20 күн бұрын
Hey I’m originally from Calexico, small town in Imperial Valley east of San Diego. You never really hear it mentioned ❤
@ryanramsey9621
@ryanramsey9621 2 жыл бұрын
Great job bro Sr. Trejo es El mejor. Love your work Danny. Ha vivido una gran Vida.
@delsinnisled9443
@delsinnisled9443 2 жыл бұрын
what a great pod
@anthonyjgreene
@anthonyjgreene 2 жыл бұрын
That was one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched. So many amazing laugh out loud moments.
@mikes6970
@mikes6970 2 жыл бұрын
Great interveiw and hearing stories about the other legend .. Eddie Bunker .... go read his books .. his autobio is great ...
@OscarLimaMike
@OscarLimaMike 2 жыл бұрын
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
@jock-of-ages73 2 жыл бұрын
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
@JCSAXON 2 жыл бұрын
You two pair well
@manuelwgiddensjr6536
@manuelwgiddensjr6536 2 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this guy! I still use the "cut the vato" line from bubble boy....this dude is cool af
@TheSymphonyOfScience
@TheSymphonyOfScience 2 жыл бұрын
Damn...Good catch. We like Danny
@gacku7847
@gacku7847 2 жыл бұрын
Let's hope you don't sell out for access like H3H3 did. Good interview, Danny seems like a fun guy.
@martinburrows6844
@martinburrows6844 2 жыл бұрын
H3 h3 ???
@samueltunnicliffe7012
@samueltunnicliffe7012 2 жыл бұрын
Man this guy is for real.
@ChrisWillx
@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын
Force of nature man.
@Friendly_G
@Friendly_G Жыл бұрын
Is this podcast on Spotify on any chance
@justarandomguy9459
@justarandomguy9459 2 жыл бұрын
Wow this one is unexpected, what a legend!
@anabaird3835
@anabaird3835 2 жыл бұрын
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
@johnnyalviso7350 14 күн бұрын
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
@gerardleroux5784 Жыл бұрын
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
@audreysmith7236 2 жыл бұрын
Dude! Everyone Loves Trejo!
@omoney6246
@omoney6246 Жыл бұрын
Legend
@jamienelson3470
@jamienelson3470 2 жыл бұрын
38:48 Nice. This is the first interview of his I've seen. I like him!
@diogenes.
@diogenes. Жыл бұрын
Do you have a dog ?
@jr8209
@jr8209 9 ай бұрын
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
@knowledgeablebro6970 2 жыл бұрын
Loved him in spy-kids 👍
@bea4394
@bea4394 2 жыл бұрын
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
@jasongunn575 Ай бұрын
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
@davidobrien3897 2 жыл бұрын
I love Danny as an Actor. He is so realistic
@RenegadeRanga
@RenegadeRanga 2 жыл бұрын
Damn this was one of the funniest podcasts I've ever seen.
@ichabodcrane6044
@ichabodcrane6044 2 жыл бұрын
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
@xyanide1986 2 жыл бұрын
Whew strap in lads!
@abstractacus1598
@abstractacus1598 2 жыл бұрын
Magnificent!
@elray6814
@elray6814 2 жыл бұрын
His Robert DeNiro impression was too funny
@h-dawg969
@h-dawg969 2 жыл бұрын
The Rancor trainer!
@oldmangimp2468
@oldmangimp2468 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly, normies miss one of Danny's best roles. So, without further ado, allow me to present to you... . Raul Alfonso Tejada.
@jblcka2694
@jblcka2694 2 жыл бұрын
Spanish legend salute brother from colombia
@jeffsilvey8799
@jeffsilvey8799 2 жыл бұрын
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.
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