biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (July 2010) Danny Trejo Danny Trejo at the premiere of Grindhouse in Austin, Texas. Born Danny Trejo May 16, 1944 (1944-05-16) (age 66) Los Angeles, California, United States Occupation Actor Years active 1985–present Spouse Debbie Shreve Dan "Danny" Trejo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtɾexo]; born May 16, 1944) is an American actor who has appeared in numerous Hollywood films, most notably in roles as an antagonist or anti-hero..