The Jordan Harbinger Show

398: Danny Trejo | Inmate #1

Sep 1, 2020

Danny Trejo, a legendary actor and restaurateur known for his roles in over 350 films, shares his incredible journey from crime to Hollywood success. He reflects on his battle with addiction, emphasizing the importance of maintaining sobriety for over 50 years and his mission to help at-risk youth. Trejo humorously discusses why he avoids stunts, recounts poignant experiences from his time in prison, and advocates for better representation of Hispanic actors in film. His story is one of redemption, kindness, and the significance of second chances.

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Danny Trejo

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Second Chances and Storytelling

14min

Transformative Kindness: From Inmate to Advocate

5min

Stunts, Sobriety, and the Struggles of Incarceration

7min

Breaking Barriers: A Journey of Hispanic Representation in Film

2min

Lessons in Humility and Craftsmanship in the Film Industry

3min

From Crime to Cinematic Redemption

14min

A Journey through Fame and Kindness

5min

Danny Trejo (@officialDannyT) is an instantly-recognizable actor, producer, and restauranteur with a resume that includes crime, hard time, and battling his own addictions while helping troubled youth overcome theirs. His latest project is the documentary Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo.

What We Discuss with Danny Trejo:

What it was once like for Danny to ponder if he was doing robberies to support his drug habit, or doing drugs to support his robbery habit.
How Danny got his act together after spending 10 years in and out of every prison in California.
How Danny walked onto a Hollywood movie set as a drug counselor and left as a bona fide actor.
Why Danny doesn't do his own stunts.
How Danny has maintained sobriety for over 50 years -- and continues to help others maintain theirs.
And much more...

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