Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo

Steppin' Out Radio

Actor, Producer and Restaurateur Danny Trejo (@officialDannyT) loves “playing the bad guy in movies, because the bad guy always dies. That’s the real world. If someone asked me to play a bad guy that always gets away with it, I’d pass.

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28:5130 Apr 2019

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Danny Trejo: From Prison to Hollywood and Beyond

I had to learn how to be sharing, caring and kind, and I got to say: that's what the program of aa has taught me.

Danny Trejo's life reads like a Hollywood script, but it's all too real. Growing up on the rough streets of Los Angeles, Danny found himself in and out of juvenile halls and prisons. His youth was marred by addiction and crime, leading to a cycle of incarceration that seemed unbreakable. However, during his last stint in Soledad Prison, something clicked. Danny decided he was done with the life he had known and set his sights on sobriety and change.

In this episode of Steppin' Out Radio, Danny opens up about his incredible transformation. He talks candidly about his journey from a troubled kid to a Hollywood icon known for his roles as the quintessential 'bad guy'. But it's not just about his acting career; it's about the man behind the roles. Danny's story is one of resilience, hope, and an unwavering commitment to giving back.

Since turning his life around, he's been involved in numerous programs to help those battling addiction, just like he once did. Whether you're struggling with addiction or looking for a story of redemption, Danny Trejo's journey offers a powerful message of hope and determination.

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