Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo (born in 1944) is a character actor who has appeared in many Hollywood movies. Trejo is a native of the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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1944 - Character actor - Hollywood - Echo Park - Los Angeles

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Trejo's life as a youngster wasn't easy: he roamed the streets around his home area while committing various crimes and became addicted to drugs. He went in and out of jail many times as a teenager.

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While on the streets, Trejo developed talent as a boxer; indeed, he considered becoming a professional boxer. That ambition was dashed by a long prison sentence. While serving time in San Quentin State Prison, he became the California state jail's champion in both the lightweight and welterweight categories. During this time, Trejo also successfully completed a 12-step rehabilitation program that helped him leave behind the lifestyle of crime and drugs.

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Boxer - San Quentin State Prison - California

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