Danny Trejo Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 83 kg |
Date of Birth | May 16, 1944 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Green |
Danny Trejo is an American actor who is best known for playing the character Isador Cortez aka Machete in the Spy Kids and Machete movie franchises. He is well recognized for his work in several other films including Desperado (1995), Heat (1995), and Con Air (1997). Danny has also played numerous supporting or guest roles in TV series such as King of the Hill (2003-2010), The Young and the Restless (2008), Sons of Anarchy (2011-2012), Saint George (2014), and From Dusk till Dawn: The Series (2015). He was inducted into the ‘Texas Film Hall of Fame’ in March 2012.
Born Name
Dan Trejo
Nick Name
Danny, The Mayor

Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Temple Street, Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor

Family
- Father – Dionisio ‘Dan’ Trejo (Construction Worker)
- Mother – Alice Rivera
- Others – Robert Rodriguez (Second Cousin) (Filmmaker, Visual Effects Supervisor), Patricia Vonne (née Rodriguez) (Second Cousin) (Singer, Actress), Angela Lanza (Second Cousin) (Actress), Dionisio Trejo Torres (Paternal Grandfather), Isabel Garay (Paternal Grandmother)
Manager
He is represented by Gloria Hinojosa, Manager and Booking Agent, Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Hinojosa (AEFH) Talent Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
83 kg or 183 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Danny has dated –
He has 3 sons named Danny Boy Trejo (b. 1981), Jose Trejo (b. 1991), and Gilbert Trejo (Actor) (b. March 8, 1988); and a daughter named Danielle Trejo (Actress) (b. June 14, 1990) from a previous unnamed relationship(s).
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
He is of Mexican descent.

Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Has a tattoo on his chest depicting a woman wearing a sombrero
- Sports a thin mustache
- Affable smile
- Has tattoos on both his arms
- Often sports a ponytail
- Scarred, puffy face
- Gruff voice
Religion
Christianity
Brand Endorsements
Danny has been featured in the TV commercials for –
- ESPN Monday Night Football – This Guy (2009)
- Old El Paso taco sauce (2011-2012, 2014) (Voice-Over)
- Old El Paso’s smoky BBQ fajitas (2013) (UK)
- Snickers (2015)
- Sling TV (2016)
In February 2022, Danny appeared in the “2022 Super Bowl” ad for Planet Fitness along with Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Rodman, and William Shatner.

Danny Trejo Facts
Featured Image by Danny Trejo / Instagram
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