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Danny Trejo Expresses Gratitude Ahead Of His 80th Birthday And Shares Future Career Goals

by Peace A

Published May 17, 2024

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Renowned Hollywood legend Danny Trejo, celebrated for his gritty, tough-guy portrayals and unforgettable presence in cinematic classics like Blood In, Blood Out, Bullets of Justice, and The Outside, is embracing a profound sense of joy as he reached the remarkable milestone of his 80th birthday.

The iconic actor, whose life story has been marked by tumultuous trials, including battles with addiction, has undergone a profound transformation and recently commemorated an astounding five and a half decades of sobriety. In the spirit of celebration, the legend reflected on his extraordinary journey thus far and his future plans in a candid interview conducted just before his momentous birthday, which was held on Thursday, May 16.

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Danny Trejo says he is grateful to be alive at 80

 

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During a conversation with People magazine, Trejo expressed gratitude for hitting the Octogenarian milestone, describing it as a blessing considering he never expected to live past his twenties. He shared that during his youth, he was caught up in a tumultuous cycle of brushes with the law, resulting in multiple stints behind bars.

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The actor shared details about the pivotal moment that led to him making a decision to turn his life around during his last parole hearing. The parole board informed him they were prepared to sentence him to life imprisonment should he be rearrested and charged. Reflecting on this encounter, he emphasized, “I never went back.”

 

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Trejo revealed that for his birthday, he planned to have an intimate gathering with his three adult children, Danny, Gilbert, and Danielle. The celebration will be held at a restaurant chosen after careful deliberations by the whole family where they could enjoy a nice meal together.

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SURVIVORS GUIDE TO PRISON, Danny Trejo, 2018. © Gravitas Ventures /Courtesy Everett Collection

Per his career, he added that he has been quite active on the silver screen in recent years and also emphasized that despite his advancing age, he remains fully dedicated to his craft and eagerly anticipates the much-discussed third installment of the Machete series, titled Machete Kills in Space.

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