Danny Trejo
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Miami – Actor Danny Trejo returns to the big screen with "Machete Kills," a film directed by Robert Rodriguez and in which the actor again plays moviedom's first ...
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Most people recognize actor Danny Trejo as the badass, blade-wielding vigilante Machete Cortez in Robert Rodriguez's "Machete" and "Machete Kills." But in ...
Books by Danny Trejo
“Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood” (2023)
Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood
“Trejo” (2021)
In this “celebration of a life fully lived” (Reyna Grande, author of The Distance Between Us), discover the full, fascinating, and inspirational true story of Danny Trejo’s journey from crime, prison, addiction, and loss—it’s “enough to make you believe in the possibility of a Hollywood ending” (The New York Times Book Review). On screen, Danny Trejo the actor is a baddie who has been killed at least a hundred times. He’s been shot, stabbed, hanged, chopped up, squished by an elevator, and once, was even melted into a bloody goo. Off screen, he’s a hero beloved by recovery communities and obsessed fans alike. But the real Danny Trejo is much more complicated than the legend. Raised in an abusive home, Danny struggled with heroin addiction and stints in some of the country’s most notorious state prisons—including San Quentin and Folsom—from an early age, before starring in such modern classics as Heat, From Dusk till Dawn, and Machete. Now, in this funny, painful, and suspenseful memoir, Danny takes us through the incredible ups and downs of his life, including meeting one of the world’s most notorious serial killers in prison and working with legends like Charles Bronson and Robert De Niro. An honest, unflinching, and “inspirational study in the definition of character” (Kevin Smith, director and actor), Trejo reveals how he managed the horrors of prison, rebuilt himself after finding sobriety and spirituality in solitary confinement, and draws inspiration from the adrenaline-fueled robbing heists of his past for the film roles that made him a household name. He also shares the painful contradictions in his personal life. Although he speaks everywhere from prison yards to NPR about his past to inspire countless others on their own road to recovery and redemption, he struggles to help his children with their personal battles with addiction, and to build relationships that last. Redemptive and painful, poignant and real, Trejo is a portrait of a magnificent life and an unforgettable and exceptional journey that proves “though we may fall down at some point in our lives, it’s what we do when we stand back up that really counts” (Robert Rodriguez, filmmaker and producer).
“Trejo's Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A.: A Cookbook” (2020)
From The Legendary Actor And L.a. Restaurateur Comes A Cookbook Featuring 75 Badass Recipes, From Lowrider Donuts And Award-winning Vegan Cauliflower Tacos To A Sweet And Spicy Brisket Inspired By Danny's Mom's Barbacoa. Throughout Danny's Life, Sharing Good Food Has Always Been Essential--whether It Was Home-cooked Meals Made By His Mom While Imagining The Menu For Their Dream Restaurant Or Whipping Up Post-wrap Celebratory Tacos For His Hollywood Friends. Now, With His Own Restaurant Empire Growing, Danny Shares His Favorite Recipes For Bold, Fun, And Versatile Mexican Food By Way Of L.a. You'll Come Away With The Know-how And Skills For Cooking Slow-braised Pork Shoulder With Bacon And Chiles For Unbelievably Flavorful Carnitas, Turning Spiced Fried Chicken Or Mexi-falafel Into Tacos And Burritos, And How To Make Cotija And Chile Mashed Potatoes That Will Impress All Your Friends (especially When Served With Brisket!). The Book Also Includes Stories About Danny's Lifelong Love Of Food, From The Meals His Mom Made When He Was Growing Up In The San Fernando Valley To A Map Of His Favorite Restaurants And Hangouts In Los Angeles, How His Time In Prison Led To His Acting Career And Opening A Restaurant, And His Journey Of Becoming An Aa/na Counselor. Like Danny's Restaurants, Trejo's Tacos Is Generous, Hospitable, And Symbolic Of L.a.'s Vibrant Latino Culture.
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