Danny Trejo on His Uncle Introducing Him to Weed at 8, Heroin at 12

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Danny Trejo sat down for his first-ever VladTV, and he started out detailing growing up in California and hanging out with his uncle Gilbert. Danny revealed that Gilbert let him try weed when he was 8 and then letting him try heroin when he was 12. Danny went on to speak about becoming a drug mule for Gilbert and trying drugs.

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Danny Trejo on How the Mexican Mafia Formed, Origin of Norteño vs Soreño War (Part 2)

In this clip, Danny Trejo speaks on the origins of the Mexican Mafia in the 1960s, noting that it was ultimately a stolen pair of sneakers that ignited a gang war throughout California. Later on, he also mentions that the one place where Mexicans all got along was in juvenile hall, as he recalls that in his youth he thought everyone of Mexican descent was supposed to end up there.

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Danny Trejo Details Robbing Liquor Store with His Uncle at 14, Only Getting $8 (Part 3)

In this clip, Danny Trejo reflects on the time he robbed a liquor store with his uncle at the age of 14, describing the feeling as exciting even though he only received $8. From there, Trejo speaks on how the power of money eventually led him to a life of crime, detailing one particular moment when his uncle said he was "embarrassing the family" for even trying to have a legal occupation.

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Man I love his stories.
I never realised how short the guy is though

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Danny Trejo on Going to Prison for Stabbing a Sailor with a Broken Bottle (Part 4)

Danny Trejo spoke to VladTV about getting out of youth authority and going to prison at 18 for a violent bar fight. When asked about there being a difference between prison and youth authority, Danny explained that youth authority was like prep school for prison, so he already knew people. He went on to speak about prison being predator versus prey, and Trejo detailed lining his clothes with magazines because he knew someone was going to stab him.

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check it later.

damn, do Machete Kills Again ...in Space.
the fake trailer was awesome

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Danny Trejo: 10 People Killed Over 'American Me', Edward James Almost Had a Hit on Him (Part 5)

Danny Trejo spoke to VladTV about the controversy caused by American Me and the Mexican Mafia being disrespected by the film. Trejo explained that he saved director Edward James Olmos' life after he claims that a price was put on his head over the movie, adding that Olmos wouldn't speak with him over the controversy. To hear more, including speaking with the Mexican Mafia heads over the incident, hit the clip.

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Danny Trejo on Spending 1 Year on Death Row for Attacking Prison Guard

In this clip, Danny Trejo speaks on how he took money from inmates to protect them from getting raped in prison, noting that despite the fact that people from the outside would call that extortion, it was a matter of protection on the inside that was desperately needed. From there, he reflects on how he was once accused for throwing a rock at guard during a prison riot, leaving him to be facing the death penalty by the age of 24. Eventually, Trejo was spared when nobody else in the prison would cooperate, allowing him to finish the famous tattoo of a woman on his chest prior to his release from prison.

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Danny Trejo on Not Being Able to Get Boxing License Because of Violent Past (Part 7)

Danny Trejo spoke to VladTV about boxing keeping him out of trouble when he was in prison, adding that he had been boxing since he was 9-years-old. After getting out of prison, Danny revealed that he wasn't able to get a boxing license because of his violent past. To hear more, including Danny redeeming himself after being released, hit the clip.

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Danny Trejo on Running Into a Terrified Edward James Olmos After 'American Me' (Part 8 )

In this clip, Danny Trejo speaks on the events that led up to him landing his first movie role as a boxer in the 1985 film "Runaway Train," which spawned from training actor Eric Roberts for one of the films leading roles alongside Jon Voight, a performance that garnered Roberts a nomination that year for Best Supporting Actor. Trejo notes that he was 41-years-old at that time, as it's mentioned that his path to Hollywood was far different than your standard actor in the industry. All the same, Trejo was soon offered role after role and was featured in multiple films throughout the next decade, one of which was "Blood In Blood Out" that was partially filmed inside of San Quentin.

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Danny Trejo on Doing 'Heat' with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro (Part 9)

In this clip, Danny Trejo reveals why he didn't have a speaking role in the cult classic film "Desperado," noting that the director Robert Rodriguez felt that he could say more with his facial expressions alone. From there, the conversation shifts towards the character played by Salma Hayek in the film, which Trejo recalls made everyone love snakes. Elsewhere in the segment, Trejo also speaks to what it was like to work with decorated actors like Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Val Kilmer in "Heat."

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Danny Trejo on Doing Machete, Con Air, Anchorman, Anaconda, Spy Kids (Part 10)

In this clip, Danny Trejo further speaks on his decorated acting career, one of which was 'Con Air' that he recalls filming with every wannabe tough guy in Hollywood. Additionally, he mentions that often times when he boards an airplane the pilot will reference the film, while noting that he's also remembered for roles that he played in films like "The Replacement Killers," "Reindeer Games," "Anchorman" and even "Spy Kids." Later on, Trejo speaks to what it was like to land his first starring role in "Machete," an opportunity that finally came after 25 years in the industry.

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Danny Trejo: Arresting El Chapo Won't Stop His Drug Empire, He's Still Running Things (Part 11)

In this clip, Danny Trejo wraps up his VladTV interview speaking on a number of topics, including his upcoming roles in more family friendly films like "The SpongeBob Movie" and "Dora the Explorer." Additionally, he explains why he called out Donald Trump for sounding like a racist, as well as his theory on how arresting El Chapo won't stop his empire.