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Danny Trejo Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

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Danny Trejo Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Danny Trejo Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

    Danny Trejo Quick InfoHeight 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

    Danny Trejo as seen in an Instagram Post in April 2020Danny Trejo as seen in an Instagram Post in April 2026 (Danny Trejo / Instagram)

    Sun Sign

    Taurus

    Born Place

    Temple Street, Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, United States

    Residence

    Los Angeles, California, United States

    Nationality

    American

     

    Occupation

    Actor

    Danny Trejo as seen in an Instagram Post in August 2020Danny Trejo as seen in an Instagram Post in August 2026 (Danny Trejo / Instagram)

    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 –

    1. Debbie Shreve (1997–2009) – Danny had started dating actress Debbie Shreve in 1997 and they got married later that year, on December 12, 1997. They have a daughter together named Esmeralda Trejo. The couple got divorced in 2009.

    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.

    Danny Trejo as seen in an Instagram Post in May 2020Danny Trejo as seen in an Instagram Post in May 2026 (Danny Trejo / Instagram)

    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 2026, Danny appeared in the “2026 Super Bowl” ad for Planet Fitness along with , , and .

    Danny Trejo as seen in an Instagram Post in July 2020Danny Trejo as seen in an Instagram Post in July 2026 (Danny Trejo / Instagram)

    Danny Trejo Facts

    1. He had been in and out of prison throughout the 1960s and 1970s owing to various reasons including armed robbery and drug offenses; and his last jail term had lasted nearly 5 years. While serving one such term in San Quentin State Prison, he had developed an interest in boxing and had become that prison’s lightweight and welterweight champion.
    2. Danny and Robert Rodriguez were unaware of the fact that they were 2nd cousins until the filming of the 1995 film Desperado. Robert had written, directed, and produced the film while Danny had played the character of Navajas.
    3. In the mid and late 2010s, he had launched several successful restaurants in Los Angeles including Trejo’s Tacos (2016), Trejo’s Cantina (2017), and Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts (2017). He had published a book titled Trejo’s Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A.: A Cookbook in April 2026.
    4. In August 2019, he had rescued a 5-year-old child who was trapped in an overturned SUV that had collided with a car at a busy intersection.
    5. In August 2026, Danny celebrated 55 years of sobriety.

    Featured Image by Danny Trejo / Instagram

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