Danny Trejo: podcast appearances and interviews

Danny Trejo is an American actor, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate born on May 16, 1944. He is known for his work as a character actor in numerous films, many of which feature roles as inmates, gangsters, or criminals. Trejo’s film career began in 1985 with a role in Runaway Train and includes a credited role as Art Sanella in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown in 1987. Over the years, he has appeared in a wide range of films such as Desperado, Heat, From Dusk till Dawn, Con Air, The Replacement Killers, Reindeer Games, and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. From 2001 to 2003, Trejo played Isador Machete Cortez in the Robert Rodriguez-directed Spy Kids franchise. He reprised this role in the 2010 film Machete, which served as a spin-off where he starred as the protagonist. This film's success led to a sequel, Machete Kills, released in 2013. In addition to his on-screen work, Trejo has contributed his voice to animated films including Storks, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Zootopia 2, as well as voice acting in video games such as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Fallout New Vegas, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. His voice-over roles also include appearances as himself in games like Def Jam: Fight for NY, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Far Cry 6. Trejo's extensive career highlights his versatility across film, animation, and gaming.