Danny Trejo Tells His Life Story (Flashback)

Actor Danny Trejo joined VladTV for a discussion on his life and career in 2019. The California native described his upbringing and being introduced to substances at a young age. Trejo also detailed how the Mexican Mafia was formed before explaining how he started to pursue a life of crime. Later in the interview, the actor described the circumstances that led to his incarceration and the controversy caused by Edward James Olmos' "American Me" film. Finally, Danny Trejo talked about his successful movie career and starring in films such as "Heat," "Machete," "Con Air," "Anchorman," "Anaconda," and "Spy Kids."

[@matthewloat6982]

Danny is a fucking amazing guy he turned his life around and he spreads the messege of helping people to help yourself. Danny is a inspiration and also he is 1 tough bastard. Danny Trejo is a great man

[@joshtaylor116]

When I heard Howard Sterns interview with Mr. Trejo, I was in awe. I then watched all his movies that I could. His story is a reminder your life is never over you can change your ways.

[@SandraWho_71]

Agreed❤

[@tld597]

This has to be the best interview I have ever watched!! Such an interesting person all around and so light hearted now and very funny!!

[@TamarraNavarro-we9fk]

My mom and aunt used to party with trejo in sfv. Right there at the sun valley park in the corner... Growing up in the N.A convention center i used to see him often and even served his sobriery cake when i was eight! God vless from the Valle 818 ❤

[@davidgregory2434]

When I was in the California youth authority Trejo came up there with father G and gave a speech back in 1999. I never committed another crime

[@MexicanGuyFromEveryMovie]

That’s firme💯 Father G just received a presidential medal of freedom recently too. Solid as they come.

[@CJLAWLESS8]

Deep

[@perrottarober]

I was just telling my wife about how much he gives back. He's the only celebrity I want to meet. So cool you met him.

[@jessee7334]

Thats definitely a lie and not being a criminal is bare minimum

[@anonymous_g001]

For those of yall are wondering, no, don't worry, he's still alive.

[@nathanjohnson2932]

"Yea i can fight.... i can fight" He is NOT playing. Dude saying that 100%

[@akeemhudson9769]

Blood In, Blood Out was and still is the business It's a go-to and an all time classic

[@TheInfamousTub]

Hell yeah I agree. So many ppl have never seen that movie

[@lisawhitten8400]

Danny is definitely a legend. I love ❤️ watching him . He is one of the best actors in tv and movies.

[@HanifBarnwell]

Exciting news this week Machete 3 is back on!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@notDonaldFagen]

Didn't know there was a 2. I enjoyed Machete but never thought it needed any sequels.

[@DFWFOODNETWORK]

He was sooo good in spy kids 🔥

[@brandonhanrahan1748]

Yea he was. What a great movie

[@CJLAWLESS8]

fun fact his spy name was Machete

[@treverloyaltyanderson6501]

lol out of all the dope ass movies he’s in spy kids is what you remember him doing

[@DFWFOODNETWORK]

@@treverloyaltyanderson6501 cause I knew nobody would say it duh

[@johnott4921]

Always been a fan but I have more respect for him now than ever. He really is a solid down to Earth person! World needs more like him!!

[@terrynutall8656]

Been watching his movies since the 90s great actor

[@kd7100]

I’ve been watching them since the 1800s

[@4_Ever_Gr8teful_22]

He deserves his fame. He got dealt a shit hand of cards at an early age. Definitely a celebrity I'm proud to see in the spotlight considering his rough past.

[@dogvip7688]

Magnificent Movie Career and from no "free lunches" in life since childhood. Remarkable soul. Great questions and truth was spoken in this interview. Great inspiration for us all.. Just goes to show, anyone of us from humble beginnings, upbringing of hard knocks can aspire to achieve a dream or success in something,,,,,,,'One Day At A Time' Amen.

[@aprildillon7857]

Danny is one of my top favorite actors. Thanks for sharing your story and being an inspiration.

[@HarryGarcia-e7c]

Danny Trejo I'm proud of you I'm glad you have a good life now God bless you you are my hero

[@tj5579]

So if he's not dead then why the flashback?

[@shiwanthagimhani6803]

Wow, one of the best interviews I’ve seen for a while Made me 😂 so much…. True stories

[@WaughDaddy666]

Wow 75 and not one grey hair! I always thought he had that hard, rough look but in all reality for him being 75 he actually looks great!! Much respect 🫡

[@garyharnish2395]

This dude is just a down to earth good dude👍👍👍💯

[@PRAngelicHeart]

This was an amazing interview. Absolutely enjoyed watching this. ❤

[@robertbecker5310]

❤ god bless him

[@DavidAnderson-d2j]

What a great guy best interview I've seen on this channel

[@amy1gallagalla793]

That’s awesome!!!! I loved this interview!!! Thanks Danny!! Amazing!!!

[@matthewpruett719]

One of my top ten actors. I respct this man like no other!

[@joryan1820]

What a fantastic fella. Brilliant interview. Loved it

[@uWsVorheeZ]

Dude Danny is fuckin awesome. Great interview

[@beeu9841]

You've always fascinated me, Mr. Trejo. I didn't know until today we shared the same BD. Taurus ♉️ folks B- strong. Much love and boosting from GA

[@vincentscibana856]

Excellent talk

[@kayr8780]

Love his honesty ❤

[@nickmontoya3001]

First saw him in Desperado then most rolls he's the badass, but seen him in spy kids i was like "What?! 🤨" The more u know and understand an actor then u appreciate them more. Especially the last few years Especially when seeing him on MASKED SINGER, I knew who it was and he really has a kind and caring heart, Danny is awesome

[@jabonet]

I would love you do a episode focused on the robots that take the wafers around the fab. I used to work on a fab and remember these things flying around at quite high speeds. Storing them in buffer racks. Taking the to the next machine etc. and never saw one failing.

[@Belciencia]

What a pleasure is to see Dani on movies,on muppets! Everywhere, love him! And what a history!

[@caliresident5018]

That sorry sorry sorry at the end from Vlad was funny asf but understandable 😂💀

[@Ashw1115]

My grandma knows him. She was a biker groupie and when he was hardcore into motorcycles she would be all over him. She told me he’s the love of her life. She is a green eyed blonde lady haha.

[@Fezeka_mangena]

@Ashw1115 😹😹

[@reggiethomas1713]

He better not be dead 😢

[@alrightdave3893]

He,s sat with me now ,don,t worry homie

[@peterpslis]

Seriously…I was concerned when I saw this Vlad repost

[@Cslicksmusic91]

He recently opened one of his restaurants in London

[@zaheers123]

That's the first thing I checked

[@jordanwood183]

MACHETE DON’T DIE!!!

[@thelog86]

The definition of a likeable guy while at the same time dont judge a book by its cover

[@rxsiehighrxller]

Don’t tell me he died and I found out thru a fucking vlad repost

[@Infam0usKiller]

Same for real

[@GHOST91141]

same here

[@joshuastansberry9919]

He not

[@jordanwood183]

MACHETE DON’T DIE!!

[@Mylife-zb4iw]

Nope, homie still going strong 💪

[@Albert-fo6ik]

Danny Trejo is an insperation to everyone who has struggled with life in general. Much respect Mr. Trejo

[@LilLoc94]

Great interview

[@glocksp80smd]

For those who dont know about older revolvers. When he said it wouldn't stay up he's talking up the revolvers that were break downs. Like a double barrel folds down some revolvers did that as well so you could eject shells and the rear sight was where it was supposed to lock into.😂 must of been worn down

[@ritafederici9227]

✌️💕great interview

[@jovitavillalpando9127]

I love your acting confused are you Chicano or a Mexican actor! I’ve been watching you for a long long time you are the best actor in Mexico and the USA to me nobody Latino compares to you!

[@hotboyt.v]

When have to google this guy to see if he’s dead …..damn u Vlad. 👊👊

[@axcgames3406]

Who TF is Vlad?

[@FarmerJoe-ht7fk]

He's A Beast 💪🏾

[@alanbrown5907]

I guess they both completely forgot about the godfather part 2 when they agree the movie "heat" was the first time Pacino and Deniro worked together.

[@Hob2Goblino]

They didn’t share any scenes in godfather part 2 tho

[@YG-ov9jj]

First time they shared a scene together was Heat

[@squarebiz71]

As of 9:38 am central standard time on Sunday April 28th. HE IS NOT DEAD!👏🏾🫡

[@gotti2.0]

12:43 As much as Gilbert was a bad influence Danny shows him so much love and that’s because Gil showed Danny nothing but love and for that he was very loyal to his unc

[@thelog86]

Ive liked Danny ever since i heard how he turned his life around, just a good guy, early in life he was just a product of his environment

[@Jimmison007]

Danny Trejo for President !

[@tessmoks3434]

Great story❤

[@vegasdice3639]

I RAN to Google to make sure NAVAJAS was still with us!! QUiT PLAYING VLAD!!!

[@calikings420]

guys chill! Vlad steady drops this interview every few years last time i watch this it was a flashback too

[@alicee6811]

danny trejo, looking god my man 🫡♥️🔥

[@christianserna9528]

Man Danny Trejo is funny.....heck yea

[@gorillachronicles]

FIRST THING I DID WAS GOOGLE TO MAKE SURE HE'S STILL ALIVE, WHY VLAD

[@3ee5ive7em-poppi6]

Video came out 1 day ago already has over 5M views. We love you Danny 💯🫂

[@wandawilliams8514]

Love Him And Respect Him And he is natural

[@Crangaso]

@1:09:41 Damn STR8!!

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

Dannie Trejillo is a very great TV star. We saw him on the news last month. The camera showed him eating some tacos.

[@SandraWho_71]

Absolutely ❤ Danny!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Crangaso]

SpongeBath Square Pants is definitely the XXX rated version.

[@JeremyLamovsky]

Yo I didnt know his story until a couple years ago when i was in treatment. Probably the first time i smiled since i got there was seeing him speak. Thats saying a lot if youve been dopesick. Oddly enough, we had it backwards. It was ME who got my uncle onto dope. Like an idiot. But we were the same age difference as my younger sisters and I, and I was raised by his parents. And we looked alike, so we were much more like brothers than nephew and uncle. He had some mental health trouble but he was my hero. And i let him down. He died because of choices I made as much as the ones he made.

[@kawkawkooh6149]

His look is unbelievable

[@garyharnish2395]

That’s what my old friend said. The juvenile prisons were people trying to prove themselves.

[@armusaran]

One of my few heroes, what a man.

[@rauldeluna1]

He looks like he's getting younger. He's like the Mexican Benjamin Button.

[@Ashw1115]

Fr! 10 years ago he was looking kinda rough and now he looks great!

[@Erick.castillo48]

​@@Ashw1115flashback interview got to mean something , def not 2024

[@JustHudsonOfficial]

Just took a picture with him today

[@Marianayellowbanana]

Spongebath square pants would be a different type of movie 😂😂😂😂😂 I have Trejo's book. Still gotta finish it, but always loved this man. Echo Park por vida

[@iammnaborofficial]

outstanding actor his i watch all his movie

[@jordanwood183]

Damn man so many RIP comments, but Trejo is still alive foo. MACHETE DON’T DIE!!! The comment section is trying to have the OG homie Danny wacked. Tranquilo!!! Calma..

[@brendavasquez1847]

God bless you ❤

[@shottakush8404]

Is it sad that I only think of him as the uncle from spy kids?

[@tamaricrichardson8460]

No it means you're cool 😎

[@gmoneymoustache9484]

Yes

[@johnbozek12]

Yes

[@msyvonnehopson89]

OMG 75 yrs.old where, damm he looks so good❤

[@BecomingMyFutureSelf]

We all thought the same thing and went to the comments.

[@Crangaso]

Desperado was ill AF but From Dusk 'Till Dawn was the ish.

[@whiteknob7944]

Tombstone yes yes

[@MarlonTejares]

Love Danny ...the dast till dawn❤❤❤

[@kayr8780]

Pacoima. Shout out

[@WadihSaghieh]

Just love this actor.

[@ScottLovenberg]

Danny is one of the few tall ones left. Can we send him to take care of the rest of Hollywood?

[@SandraWho_71]

Hes a real one , love the pinky ring♡ If u know you know.

[@ashwilliams2308]

Vlad had me thinking he was dead

[@EyvonneG]

He help make the movies good..

[@jordanwood183]

Blood In Blood Out will forever be a great film, knowhat-i-mean, jellybean??

[@SandraWho_71]

"We dont have a war on drugs, we have a war on addicts!"

[@RzzerofozMomma]

How does bro look so good at his age

[@panagiotisandoniou2899]

Danny trejo a stand up dude love his movies

[@lisaedwards2389]

Vlad ask dumb questions this man was deep in criminal world it’s just certain things you don’t ask ppl. Answering certain questions can get Danny killed‼️

[@alexmunoz1025]

Love you, Trejo. Que viva Mejico ese.

[@linwoodbarnes6522]

So we just not gonna mention that he got killed by Michael Myers 😂

[@n3gryta1]

Damnnnn for 80 years old he looks good

[@MichaelKinyanjui-p9g]

Very cool man.

[@chrissimpson453]

Who else seen this and was worried it meant he died🤔🤷‍♂️🙋‍♂️💯

[@tgvchalkywhite6405]

Danny the legend.

[@CapitoleD]

I thought I had a tough upbringing DAMN!

[@vtgrockyvtgrocky7689]

Last time I saw him acting machete near my hood..yrsteday

[@MarlonTejares]

Danny Trejo looks like our iconic bad boy in cinema his name rommy Diaz..h laugh like this aagghh. Aaagghh.hahaha..😅😅❤

[@perrottarober]

Why tell him say what you want then use the worst poasible editing to censor it?

[@shaheedmalikimuhammad1789]

I really don't like when people think that they have to use the term African American and not black and you can say black, black is not offensive. African Americans are more offensive because the great percentage of us in America are not from Africa. Africans don't like us. I'm an American that just happens to be black.