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

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... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Buy Trejo - https://amzn.to/3ieE3vi Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #dannytrejo #hollywood #crime - 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 - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Danny TrejoguestChris Williamsonhost

Jul 19, 202159mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: July 19, 2021
Duration: 59m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

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... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Buy Trejo - https://amzn.to/3ieE3vi Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #dannytrejo #hollywood #crime - 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 - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Danny Trejo
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Danny Trejo and Chris Williamson, The Most Killed Man In Hollywood - Danny Trejo | Modern Wisdom Podcast 347 explores from San Quentin to Stardom: Danny Trejo’s Redemption in Hollywood Danny Trejo recounts his journey from violent crime, addiction, and multiple stints in some of America’s toughest prisons to becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable tough-guy actors. He explains how prison culture, near-death experiences, and facing the gas chamber reshaped his understanding of violence, dignity, and faith. Central to his transformation are 12-step recovery programs, a spiritual commitment to helping others, and a refusal to join prison gangs despite heavy influence. The conversation also explores his unconventional entry into acting, his many on-screen deaths, and how he now channels his past into positive work in film, music, food, and community support.

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