Danny Trejo Presented by UCSB A&L

On-screen, Danny Trejo is a baddie who has been killed at least a hundred times. Off-screen, the actor, producer, and entrepreneur is a hero beloved by recovery communities and obsessed fans alike. But the real Danny Trejo is much more complicated than the legend. With more than 400 film credits including Heat, From Dusk Till Dawn, and the Spy Kids and Machete franchises, along with his burgeoning Trejo’s Tacos empire, Danny Trejo’s story is “enough to make you believe in the possibility of a Hollywood ending” (The New York Times). Discover the full, fascinating, and inspirational story of his journey from prison, addiction, and loss to artistic expression and personal happiness.