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Danny Trejo

b. 1944Echo Park, CAItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included

Machete

Biography

Machete; hundreds of villain roles; one of most recognizable character actors; Italian-Mexican heritage; former prisoner turned actor. 300+ film and TV roles; Machete franchise; one of the most cast character actors in Hollywood history

Notable For

  • Machete
  • hundreds of villain roles
  • one of most recognizable character actors
  • Italian-Mexican heritage

Honors & Recognition

  • 300+ film and TV roles
  • Machete franchise
  • one of the most cast character actors in Hollywood history
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Quick Facts

Field
Film & Television
Specialty
Acting
Years
b. 1944
Birth Place
Echo Park, CA
Origin
Italian American descendant
Regional Ancestry
Mexican-Italian
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