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One of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, Danny Trejo has a long history in the film industry first playing villains and then expanding his film repertoire to include the likable antihero.<\/p>\n

However, Danny Trejo didn\u2019t start out as a film star. In his early adult life, Trejo spent most of his time in and out of prison.<\/p>\n

While in custody serving time in the San Quentin prison, Trejo took up boxing and became the prison\u2019s lightweight and welterweight champion.<\/p>\n

During this period in his life, Trejo got clean and once his prison term ended in 1969, Trejo set out to never return.<\/p>\n

Danny Trejo Career<\/h2>\n

Danny Trejo\u2019s start in the film industry came almost accidentally. While working as a drug counselor for youths, one of his teenage patients asked for Trejo\u2019s assistance at his job, which just happened to be on the set for Runaway Train<\/em>.<\/p>\n

While there, Trejo found himself working as an extra in the film\u2019s prison scene.<\/p>\n

Trejo was soon spotted for the movie by the screenwriter, Edward Bunker, whom Trejo had served time with at San Quentin.<\/p>\n

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Knowing that Trejo was a skilled boxer, Bunker recruited Trejo to train the movie\u2019s star, Eric Roberts, for the boxing scene.<\/p>\n

The director on set liked Trejo and gave him a small role as a boxer in the film. From there, Trejo has had an upward trajectory, appearing on both the big and the small screen.<\/p>\n

Danny Trejo Movies<\/h2>\n

After making his first film appearance in Runaway Train<\/em> in 1985, Trejo has gone on to appear in dozens of other films throughout the \u201890s and 2000s.<\/p>\n

He mostly appeared in small uncredited roles for the first 5 years of his career. Some of his most notable works include being in Desperado, Heat, From Dusk till Dawn, Anaconda, <\/em>and Con Air.<\/em><\/p>\n

Up until this point in his career, Trejo had been playing variant versions of the same character.<\/p>\n

It was 2001\u2019s Spy Kids <\/em>that introduced the world to a softer side of the actor. It was his role as Machete years later that would land him his first starring role in a feature-length film in 2010.<\/p>\n

According to sources, even though the feel of the two movies is completely different, Trejo plays the same Machete character in the Spy Kids<\/em> franchise as he does in the Machete franchise.<\/p>\n

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In both, he plays the likable antihero who government agencies call in to handle a job that they can\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Many of these roles put Trejo\u2019s amazing Mexican style tattoos front and center, and at times, they were made a part of his character\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

Many Trejo fans see him and wonder about his stomach tattoos and their meanings. Here we have many of Trejo\u2019s most famous tattoos and what they mean.<\/p>\n

Danny Trejo Tattoos<\/h2>\n

Mexican Cowgirl<\/h2>\n

This tattoo is usually what fans typically think of when they think of Danny Trejo. He got this tattoo during his stint in prison. Its Mexican tattoo design showcases a woman wearing a sombrero.<\/p>\n

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Related Article:<\/em>\u00a022 Mexican Mafia Tattoos WIth Dark Mysterious Meanings<\/a><\/p>\n

Near the bottom of the tattoo is a heart with barbed wire wrapped around it which is meant to signify forever. It was meant as a tribute to his wife Debbie and their marriage.<\/p>\n

Chest Script<\/h2>\n

Across his chest, Trejo has tattooed the names<\/a> of his wife, Debbie, and daughter, Danielle. Trejo is obviously a family-oriented guy, and his chest tats go a long way to show his love of family.<\/p>\n

Peacock<\/h2>\n

Peacock tattoo<\/a> is found on the inside of Trejo\u2019s left arm, this tattoo is a symbol of purity, of fidelity, and of heart. It\u2019s a great piece, and something that probably holds great significance to Trejo because of his troubled past.<\/p>\n

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Hummingbird<\/h2>\n

This one is a little tricky to decipher since hummingbirds are a totem, and they mean different things to different cultures.<\/p>\n

Roses<\/h2>\n

This piece is found on Trejo\u2019s right arm and similar to the hummingbird tattoo meanings<\/a>. Roses signify many different things for different cultures.<\/p>\n

Catholic Cross<\/h2>\n

Though decades have passed since Trejo has found a place for himself in Hollywood, he isn\u2019t the type of person to easily forget where he came from.<\/p>\n

His religion most likely had a lot to do with his recovery. The Catholic cross tattoo<\/a> on his left bicep is a daily reminder of Trejo\u2019s personal faith.<\/p>\n

New Tattoos<\/h2>\n

Trejo recalls running into Lady Gaga at a tattoo shop. At the time, Trejo was getting a back tattoo of his children.<\/p>\n

With tattoos being such a major part of Danny Trejo\u2019s image, we couldn\u2019t imagine him not wanting another. However, time will tell what that new tattoo will be.<\/p>\n

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