What is Danny Trejo’s net worth?
The actor has amassed a net worth of $8 million.
| Net Worth: | $8 million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | May 16, 1944 (79 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 168 |
| Profession: | Actor, Film Producer, Voice Actor |
| Nationality: | American |
Biography – A Short Wiki
Danny Trejo is an American actor, best known for his roles in numerous Hollywood films as hyper-masculine characters, villains and anti-heroes such as in Heat (1995), Con Air (1997), and Desperado (1995). His other notable film credits include Grindhouse, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, From Dusk Till Dawn, Urban Justice, and Machete.
Career
Acting Career: Trejo is known for his distinctive appearance, which includes facial scars, long hair, a mustache, and lots of tattoos. Since “Runaway Train”, Trejo has enjoyed a highly prolific acting career. At times, he has appeared in five or more movies per year, across a variety of genres. Some of the major releases he has appeared in include “Marked for Death” (1990), “Desperado” (1995), “From Dusk till Dawn” (1995), “The Replacement Killers” (1998), “Animal Factory” (2000), “Bubble Boy” (2001), “Spy Kids” (2001), “XXX” (2002), “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004), “Grindhouse” (2007), “Urban Justice” (2007), “Modus Operandi” (2010), “Machete” (2010), “Reaper” (2014), and “Range 15” (2016). Additionally, his own life is documented in the 2005 independent biographical film “Champion”. Trejo produced his first film, “Ambition”, in 2014, followed by the film “Bad Asses” that same year.
Personal Life
Personal Life: Trejo was married to Debbie Shreve from 1997 to 2009. They share three children together. He is the second cousin of filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, a relationship the two did not discover until the filming of the movie “Desperado”.
Quotes
“Everything good that’s ever happened to me came out of helping others.”
— Danny Trejo
“I’d always rather be working – and you know what? My kids would rather me be working. If I stay at home, I’ll only buy another car or spend their money.”
— Danny Trejo
“I love action films. I don’t really like drama.”
— Danny Trejo
“The blessing that this film business has given me is that when I walk into a school I automatically have everyone’s attention. They want to hear what the guy from ‘Con Air’ and ‘Desperado’ has to say.”
— Danny Trejo
“Hollywood wants guys who can act tough – Hollywood don’t want tough guys.”
— Danny Trejo
