The Most Killed Man In Hollywood - Danny Trejo | Modern Wisdom Podcast 347

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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
  • Danny Trejo is an actor and restaurateur.
    Danny is one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood history. He's just written a new memoir about his life and today we get to hear his craziest stories.
    Expect to learn what it was like to meet Charles Manson in jail, who was the hardest guy on-set at Con Air, how Danny nearly ended up with the death penalty, whether he actually robbed Antonio Banderas, how he saved Keifer Sutherland from a psychopath and much more...
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    00:00 Intro
    00:30 The Most Killed Actor in Hollywood
    01:20 Danny's Writing Experience
    03:55 Danny's Uncle
    06:02 Violence in San Quentin
    08:27 Gang Conflict
    09:56 Danny's Biggest Robbery
    11:53 Did Danny Rob Antonio Banderas?
    12:29 Refusing to Join the Mexican Mafia
    14:53 Danny's Toughest Prison Wing
    18:10 Meeting Charles Manson in Prison
    22:20 Being Sentenced to Death
    26:51 Surviving & Thriving
    28:37 Overcoming Addiction
    32:27 Getting Into Movies
    39:22 Challenges of Being an Actor
    43:13 Becoming Serious in the Industry
    45:22 Danny's Favourite Deaths
    47:49 Saving Kiefer Sutherland
    53:08 Filming Con Air & Anchorman
    58:26 Where to Find Danny
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 271

  • @ChrisWillx
    @ChrisWillx  2 роки тому +44

    Yes squad. Here’s the timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:30 The Most Killed Actor in Hollywood
    01:20 Danny’s Writing Experience
    03:55 Danny’s Uncle
    06:02 Violence in San Quentin
    08:27 Gang Conflict
    09:56 Danny’s Biggest Robbery
    11:53 Did Danny Rob Antonio Banderas?
    12:29 Refusing to Join the Mexican Mafia
    14:53 Danny’s Toughest Prison Wing
    18:10 Meeting Charles Manson in Prison
    22:20 Being Sentenced to Death
    26:51 Surviving & Thriving
    28:37 Overcoming Addiction
    32:27 Getting Into Movies
    39:22 Challenges of Being an Actor
    43:13 Becoming Serious in the Industry
    45:22 Danny’s Favourite Deaths
    47:49 Saving Kiefer Sutherland
    53:08 Filming Con Air & Anchorman
    58:26 Where to Find Danny

    • @nameunavailable1330
      @nameunavailable1330 2 роки тому +1

      Why censor your comments? That gets an unsubscribe from me.

    • @ChrisWillx
      @ChrisWillx  2 роки тому +14

      @@nameunavailable1330 UA-cam has an autohide function for comments which it judges as likely to be spam or offensive.

    • @nicosmind3
      @nicosmind3 2 роки тому +7

      @@nameunavailable1330 I can attest to that. UA-cam censors so so much its not even funny

    • @Huasipungero
      @Huasipungero 2 роки тому +2

      @@nameunavailable1330 that was UA-cam fam get with the gig

    • @robertmccarthy7747
      @robertmccarthy7747 23 дні тому

      0p p⁰0ppp😅😅😅😅😅

  • @adamgriss2025
    @adamgriss2025 2 роки тому +161

    Dany Trejo has to be one of the most authentic people involved in the whole Hollywood scene.

    • @lovegod9964
      @lovegod9964 2 роки тому +8

      I agree…quite authentic man. What you see is what you get!!! I thank God his life was spared and turned around.

    • @carlotapuig
      @carlotapuig 2 роки тому +4

      The only one left maybe?

    • @MaskHysteria
      @MaskHysteria 2 роки тому +2

      @@carlotapuig Pretty close although I hear Keanu Reeves is an original as well. Harrison Ford, also, apparently, didn't let too much of the glitz and glamor get to him either.

    • @jamesblake5176
      @jamesblake5176 2 роки тому +2

      @@MaskHysteria idk man harrison ford would probably get pissed at you if you saw him randomly in public and tried to see what's up, danny trejo would probably be more interested in talking to you than you are to him, he's cool as ice

    • @LePerrit
      @LePerrit 2 роки тому +2

      Fact!

  • @kedarpaulCogitoErgoSum
    @kedarpaulCogitoErgoSum 2 роки тому +77

    This is man is a legend. The challenges he overcame, the circumstances he faced is amazing.

  • @marcofarella
    @marcofarella 2 роки тому +51

    I saw Danny at the mad monster horror convention a few years back in Phoenix. He spoke to each and every one on a personal level. Much respect to this man.

    • @DannyPepprs
      @DannyPepprs Рік тому +1

      I heard he was a great individual , and overcome many negative things

    • @brendak75
      @brendak75 Рік тому +1

      Both my brothers met him at a Con in Indianapolis and they said he was the nicest and most friendly celebrity they ever met.

    • @alexnoelle4202
      @alexnoelle4202 11 місяців тому

      ​@Brenda Koetters convicts and martial artist have the same weirdly calm energy, it takes a lot to shake them or get them worked up... talking about people I've dated not my personal experiences so I don't think I'll ever really get it, but I've been around it a ton.

  • @Floxflow
    @Floxflow 2 роки тому +27

    Trejo can talk about anything, and it's entertaining. He's great.

  • @squidbert7225
    @squidbert7225 2 роки тому +38

    this was the best interview ive seen in a long time. so sick of tribal bs, it was refreshing to just listen to someone everyone likes talk about stuff most people dont know. Thanks for that, honestly.

  • @angiec3512
    @angiec3512 2 роки тому +20

    I love his life story and his energy. He's hilarious as well. I'm going to have to get his book. He's a national treasure.

  • @Salipenter1
    @Salipenter1 2 роки тому +20

    This is a guest I NEVER expected to see on any podcast I follow. But damn, am I glad it happened. Followed his story a few years ago and knew of the time he spent "inside". Top notch work getting him Chris.

  • @carlotapuig
    @carlotapuig 2 роки тому +18

    This episode was incredible. What a unique biography and character.

  • @zoobee
    @zoobee 2 роки тому +29

    wow. what a great catch you got with Danny, Chris. Onwards and upwards mate.

  • @AntOn-nf9fi
    @AntOn-nf9fi 2 роки тому +30

    Dude your guest list is getting wild.

  • @rebecca7410
    @rebecca7410 2 роки тому +7

    My boyfriend was just telling me about Danny Trejo yesterday, whilst we were on a walk, saying I must know him as he's been in so many films, and telling me how he got his break in acting. Then this pops up! Crazy.

    • @Adeus1
      @Adeus1 2 роки тому +4

      Cut your mic on your phone... You'd be surprised how much info these devices can extract from you. Most Androids give you the option to cut mic and cams on quick settings. Just FYI. Good day!

  • @squoblat
    @squoblat 2 роки тому +5

    Chris, over the past 4 months or so you've really mastered the art of letting your guests talk just the right amount and only add anything when it needs a gentle steer. You'll be over a million in no time if you keep this up.

  • @Helmoswww
    @Helmoswww 2 роки тому +3

    Love this interview, I honestly didn't know his story! Great job Chris!

  • @ignaciosanchez3736
    @ignaciosanchez3736 2 роки тому +3

    Just stumbled across this channel and you have such a great magnetism to you and you understand Danny with such a short time to react and capture his raw emotion in an amazing, authentic way. Subbed

  • @Adventure-of-your-Life
    @Adventure-of-your-Life 2 роки тому +4

    This interview was legit. Loved it! Thanks Chris and Danny

  • @c.chinaski3156
    @c.chinaski3156 2 роки тому +13

    What a man. An absolute machine of life, love & freedom from the bullshit of being a human

  • @rjim1
    @rjim1 2 роки тому +6

    Bloody fantastic that, you are very quickly becoming my favourite pod-caster! Bravo I say!! 👌🏻

  • @IrishWolfHound666
    @IrishWolfHound666 2 роки тому +4

    Great interview. Just finished Danny's book last week. Reconmended.

  • @Huasipungero
    @Huasipungero 2 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing interview so happy I stumbled across this subscribed

  • @rubyfirelily594
    @rubyfirelily594 2 роки тому +2

    I'd love just 10 minutes of conversation with Danny. How fortunate you are to have done such a lengthy interview with him. Was a pleasure to watch!

    • @Witchywoo_2019
      @Witchywoo_2019 2 місяці тому

      He’s a drug dealer in gta China wars gta3 and vice city and stories

  • @lovegod9964
    @lovegod9964 2 роки тому +1

    Great interview👍

  • @scottprince6546
    @scottprince6546 2 роки тому

    Great video man,could listen to Danny all day long.

  • @NeoLudditevisons
    @NeoLudditevisons 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome interview!

  • @johndoh9121
    @johndoh9121 2 роки тому +4

    Dude...you have finally achieved legendary status.....awesome guest lad

  • @davidlee3138
    @davidlee3138 2 роки тому

    Excellent interview ✌❤🤙 thank you

  • @ThieleMobile
    @ThieleMobile 2 роки тому +1

    Been waiting for this one LET'S GOOOO

  • @aidan7413
    @aidan7413 2 роки тому +2

    Love this guy. I feel like he could sit and have an interesting conversation with anyone on earth

  • @immanuel7776
    @immanuel7776 2 роки тому

    Such a great interview 👏

  • @ScottyAlexRamsay
    @ScottyAlexRamsay 2 роки тому

    What an epic conversation. This made my Sunday :)

  • @alexjt313
    @alexjt313 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Good work!

  • @leebrown1049
    @leebrown1049 2 роки тому +4

    What a really nice guy, wouldn't like to get on his bad side but a guy you'd love to meet in a bar, buy him a drink and just listen to his stories. Great interview Chris, thanks

  • @isabellam1936
    @isabellam1936 Рік тому

    This is so fascinating.

  • @heartonmysleeves4668
    @heartonmysleeves4668 2 роки тому +3

    Everyone should check out his "Badass" trilogy.
    The Trejo/Glover team up you didn't know you needed!

  • @syguzman5739
    @syguzman5739 2 роки тому +3

    @Chris Williamson - Thank you very much for this inspiring interview! 🧡

    • @diogenes.
      @diogenes. Рік тому +1

      U look like that actress in the godfather , Vito's daughter 🙄👍

    • @syguzman5739
      @syguzman5739 Рік тому +1

      @@diogenes. ❤️

    • @diogenes.
      @diogenes. Рік тому +1

      Oh , she's sister of Francis Ford Coppola ,aunt of Nicolas Cage 🙄 Talia Shire , fancy you 🤣❤️

    • @syguzman5739
      @syguzman5739 Рік тому +1

      @@diogenes. 🤣💯

  • @ninnin9723
    @ninnin9723 2 роки тому

    This was sooo good! Real legend!

  • @alphathealphiliate
    @alphathealphiliate Місяць тому

    Man!
    I could listen to Danny talk forever!

  • @brian78759
    @brian78759 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that was completely different but awesome… loved it.

  • @rgee7148
    @rgee7148 2 роки тому

    Thanks to you both 🤍

  • @gtbkts
    @gtbkts Рік тому

    Saw a short of this, thought it was something ragging on Danny. Found out it was something great. Thanks for the awesome content!

  • @BlackMoonPalladium
    @BlackMoonPalladium 9 місяців тому

    This is outstanding! How does it not have a million views?!

  • @ankymrn
    @ankymrn 2 роки тому +2

    This is awesome !

  • @poeglives
    @poeglives 2 роки тому +3

    Epic. Loving this interview. Need to get Malice together with Danny and watch the results.

  • @wrenchofpower
    @wrenchofpower Рік тому

    Amazing show

  • @kellanaldous7092
    @kellanaldous7092 2 роки тому +2

    Oh, nice! I can't wait to watch it.

  • @unholyrollerr8rfrankiemosq680
    @unholyrollerr8rfrankiemosq680 2 роки тому

    Great video!!

  • @pauloflores461
    @pauloflores461 2 роки тому

    this was awesome!!!

  • @lovelight7482
    @lovelight7482 2 роки тому

    Aaaamazzzing Danny Trejo!! his story is fascinating and he tells it so lightheartedly. I appreciate his sense of humor and his humility. Thank you, Danny.. you're an awesome actor and storyteller. I can relate to where you come from.. and i'm intrigued as I listen. @24:38 . wow!! blessings..

  • @dirtfarmer4885
    @dirtfarmer4885 2 роки тому

    What a great conversation

  • @jacobscopperfield7660
    @jacobscopperfield7660 2 роки тому

    Great storys.

  • @kreigrastalovich2577
    @kreigrastalovich2577 2 роки тому +1

    That was one hell of an interview.

  • @Steven_McCrae
    @Steven_McCrae 2 роки тому

    Who wouldn’t want an Uncle Trejo ? Such a seasoned wise soul

  • @curiousworldview
    @curiousworldview 2 роки тому +1

    this was a sick interview mate.

  • @lukehamilton5397
    @lukehamilton5397 Рік тому

    Thankyou Mr Trejo for your wise words regarding drugs, people and resent. They will help me with my life.

  • @markwhite2207
    @markwhite2207 2 роки тому +3

    Great interview! What a charming, funny, honest guy, couldn't take my eyes of him, not a syllable of bullshit.

  • @jock-of-ages73
    @jock-of-ages73 2 роки тому +3

    I had a feeling he was talking about Bunker at the start of Getting into movies, i read Eddie's biography Mr Blue years ago after Reservoir Dogs came out and he tells more or less the same story. Brilliant interview. He's right about Education Of A Felon, all his books are quite decent considering his education.

  • @kimberlyporter9555
    @kimberlyporter9555 Місяць тому

    Amazing storyteller and life. Wow.

  • @heathercoran5932
    @heathercoran5932 2 роки тому +13

    Epic. I watch every movie he's in (even the terribly bad 😅) This was great, Chris. Thanks.

    • @ChrisWillx
      @ChrisWillx  2 роки тому +7

      I've only seen the good ones I think, thankfully

    • @Zelphraeya
      @Zelphraeya 2 роки тому +2

      In case you haven't watched it, Bubble Boy was a comedy he was in. Very cheesy, but good.

    • @diogenes.
      @diogenes. Рік тому

      Are you thirteen from Dr. House ?!

    • @heathercoran5932
      @heathercoran5932 Рік тому +1

      @@diogenes. um... no, but I'm gonna take that as a compliment and run. Lol

  • @riothesavage5881
    @riothesavage5881 2 роки тому

    Underrated Legend. 💯💪🏽🔥🔥🔥

  • @c.hunter9069
    @c.hunter9069 2 роки тому +2

    Seriously good person.
    Goes out of his way to help people without a paparazzi in sight.

  • @alejandromolinac
    @alejandromolinac 2 роки тому

    WOW!!!!!!!!. Mad respect to you!..... LOVE THIS GUY!

  • @OscarLimaMike
    @OscarLimaMike 2 роки тому

    I have always been entranced by everything this man has done in film... I could see he is the real deal. There is the recognition because I came from the same place... Thank you for this interview. One of the most interesting men in the shit that is Hollywood. Fascinating. I wish him all the best.... A man like this is a fine thing to see.

  • @anthonyjgreene
    @anthonyjgreene 2 роки тому +3

    That was one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched. So many amazing laugh out loud moments.

  • @daisypickles5808
    @daisypickles5808 2 роки тому

    Im now a huge fan of Danny's after watching tbis interview

  • @rastanan6490
    @rastanan6490 2 роки тому

    One bad hombre, I loved this video

  • @tallcool1jeff
    @tallcool1jeff Місяць тому

    What a great an insightful interview.. I'm from Chicago and when I was a young man I had serious IV drug problems I ended up homeless on the streets of LA and addicted to heroin by the grace of God I got into Tarzana Treatment Center and one Friday or Saturday evening guess who shows up at the treatment center to be the AA speaker for the night, none other than Danny Trejo wow what an incredible story this guy has I'll never forget him. By the way I've been clean and sober for over 12 years God is good🙂

  • @ryanramsey9621
    @ryanramsey9621 2 роки тому

    Great job bro Sr. Trejo es El mejor. Love your work Danny. Ha vivido una gran Vida.

  • @Friendly_G
    @Friendly_G Рік тому +1

    Is this podcast on Spotify on any chance

  • @mikes6970
    @mikes6970 2 роки тому

    Great interveiw and hearing stories about the other legend .. Eddie Bunker .... go read his books .. his autobio is great ...

  • @gerardleroux5784
    @gerardleroux5784 Рік тому

    Am I the only one who wants to know how to hypnotise yourself the way Manson did it to Danny them? Not to get high but to place yourself in a phenomenal mindset where you believe in yourself so much that you instantly become the best version of yourself.

  • @manuelwgiddensjr6536
    @manuelwgiddensjr6536 2 роки тому

    I've always loved this guy! I still use the "cut the vato" line from bubble boy....this dude is cool af

  • @gavinbinding
    @gavinbinding 2 роки тому +3

    Pulled one out of the bag here mate 👍👍

  • @ryanspencer2844
    @ryanspencer2844 2 роки тому +6

    Good stuff Chris! One of the other really neat things about Danny is that he made it big later in life. So often success is portrayed as a young man's game but that doesn't always have to be the case 😎

    • @ChrisWillx
      @ChrisWillx  2 роки тому +4

      100%. Inspiration for people who want to crush Q3 & Q4 of their existence

  • @delsinnisled9443
    @delsinnisled9443 2 роки тому

    what a great pod

  • @audreysmith7236
    @audreysmith7236 2 роки тому

    Eye worked at Miami Spice in Marina del rey- Venice back in late 80's early 90's. Trejo's Sharing his Story brought up melancholy of all those friends and a world long changed.

  • @JCSAXON
    @JCSAXON 2 роки тому +2

    You two pair well

  • @TheSymphonyOfScience
    @TheSymphonyOfScience 2 роки тому

    Damn...Good catch. We like Danny

  • @Ibaneddie76
    @Ibaneddie76 2 роки тому +6

    Love Danny and his amazing work he's done in movies but I respect him even more for what he's done for abused Pit bulls.

  • @leeolson539
    @leeolson539 2 роки тому +1

    Met this guy one time,we talked about a mutual friend,he was real nice

  • @justarandomguy9459
    @justarandomguy9459 2 роки тому +8

    Wow this one is unexpected, what a legend!

  • @jamienelson3470
    @jamienelson3470 2 роки тому +1

    38:48 Nice. This is the first interview of his I've seen. I like him!

  • @enanden9025
    @enanden9025 2 роки тому +1

    why didnt this come up when it was out!

  • @davidobrien3897
    @davidobrien3897 2 роки тому

    I love Danny as an Actor. He is so realistic

  • @RenegadeRanga
    @RenegadeRanga 2 роки тому

    Damn this was one of the funniest podcasts I've ever seen.

  • @omoney6246
    @omoney6246 Рік тому

    Legend

  • @tyrellthiel2201
    @tyrellthiel2201 2 роки тому

    Trejo is amazing. I will watch anything he is in, don't care how big his role is.

  • @ichabodcrane6044
    @ichabodcrane6044 2 роки тому +16

    This interview reminds me of why I loved the film Barry Lyndon. That film did an amazing job of highlighting and parodying the veiled violence inherent in the system of civilized society. Likewise the brutality of San Quentin is the realpolitik of mankind stripped of all dignity.

  • @abstractacus1598
    @abstractacus1598 2 роки тому

    Magnificent!

  • @gacku7847
    @gacku7847 2 роки тому +12

    Let's hope you don't sell out for access like H3H3 did. Good interview, Danny seems like a fun guy.

  • @xyanide1986
    @xyanide1986 2 роки тому +1

    Whew strap in lads!

  • @jr8209
    @jr8209 9 місяців тому

    I bought the audiobook from the intro. I'll come back and watch this when I'm done with that 13 hours. I promise. ;-)

  • @audreysmith7236
    @audreysmith7236 2 роки тому

    Dude! Everyone Loves Trejo!

  • @samueltunnicliffe7012
    @samueltunnicliffe7012 2 роки тому +5

    Man this guy is for real.

  • @anabaird3835
    @anabaird3835 2 роки тому +1

    He still talks like a convict. That's not an insult/bad thing, it's just a observation of a very distinctive way of speech/communication/exuding personality. I'm not sure the word I'm looking for.

  • @jeffsilvey8799
    @jeffsilvey8799 2 роки тому +1

    Holy crap him making an impression of one of his co-workers just blew my mind he's so funny even with his wisdom and experience damn.

  • @bea4394
    @bea4394 2 роки тому +6

    I love this interview. Danny’s like- I’m getting paid more to ACT like myself than actually be myself. Like- you’re going to pay me more to act like I’m robbing people than I make actually robbing people??

  • @IrishMikeNY
    @IrishMikeNY 2 роки тому +1

    Love Danny Trejo, even though he scares the crap out of me in his movies. 😂😂 However, saw him recently in a comedy and he was great!!

  • @jblcka2694
    @jblcka2694 2 роки тому

    Spanish legend salute brother from colombia

  • @peppercat8718
    @peppercat8718 13 днів тому +1

    Hey I’m originally from Calexico, small town in Imperial Valley east of San Diego. You never really hear it mentioned ❤

  • @Future_looksbright
    @Future_looksbright 2 роки тому

    Jordan Peterson, and now this 👍. Good stuff. Keep it up bro