Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Arduous Journey from Mexico to the U.S. 

Nothing worse for a kid growing up than having a parent that hates them or is a bully.

Dranny Trejo has honored his bloodline and family trials with his success.Truly a model for young Hispanics of the future.

My son is 14 and he LOVES Danny, I hope every generation continues to recognize this great actor's talent and kindness.

I am a big fan of Danny and I am glad he achieved so much success after a rough start

I love this show ❤ as a fellow Mexican American whose grandpa came on foot to give us a better life this made me so emotional

My father is the exact same way. The only emotion he ever showed me was stern contempt, labored and conditional acceptance but both were always second to discipline. Dad always had to exert himself to me and anyone watching. That he was the boss and that his sons are his subordinates. Pop was a wrecking ball, when he thought he was a builder.

People who know something about Mexican history would note that the year in which his grandfather/mother migrated to the US--1918--would make them refugees from the Revolucion de 1910, which was a violent civil war that brought an official end to the Porfiriato and lasted well over 15 years and in which it was estimated that 10% of Mexico's population migrated to the United States...which also coinsides with the percentage of the population that died in the violence, if I recall.

Way back in the 80's, before Danny was known to anyone, my good friend Paul and I had moved from Long Island-New York to West LA and we discovered, then got ourselves a City pass to workout in what we called, "The Pit" which is mistakenly called "Muscle Beach" by most-and Danny, like us was a regular. We got to know him as just one of the other guys who worked out on the beach. SO great to see how far he's come. Bravo Brother!

Danny Trejo is a great person.

My great grandfather immigrated from San Luis Potosí with all his kids (one of them being my grandmother). They immigrated due to a wave of immigration that had occurred years before (probably the one wave of Danny’s Trejos Ancestors). Many of my great grandparents family members had already immigrated to the USA. However, once my grandmother was an adult she decided to immigrate back to Mexico while some of her siblings decided to stay. My mother and some of her siblings decided to immigrate back to the USA and repeat the story of my ancestors. This is the story of many generations within the Mexican and American border. I am proud of the rich history my kids will own.

Danny seems like such a caring guy, sad he had to endure such a rocky start.

Never be ashamed of where you came from. I am here because I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors. I am not Mexican, but I have a similar story. I want to have children, not to pass on my legacy, but to pass on the legacy of my parents and their parents.

I don’t care what Race you are, you have to respect him. Danny is a real solid dude. Salute

To here hear that his family is from San Luis potosi too is awesome...

I love Danny, he’s played some great character roles and bit parts over the years, and it’s good to see him get starring rolls.

Danny Trejo! Thanks for this outstanding content, Dr Gates!

by 44 seconds into the video the two men describe their fathers as kind to others & cold to them. both of the men in the video are well respected & successful.

Was reading about his life, glad he saw him mother later in life. A very tough start, I hope the rest of his life has been happier, I wish him the best, he seems like a good guy.

Awesome story of overcoming obstacles but made me cry to hear Danny’s relationship with his Dad that’s very heartbreaking 😢 You’re an awesome man Mr Trejo still have a positive attitude Sir! ♥️💪🏻

Living vicariously through Trejo's family roots back to Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤

I’m a Chicano dude from L.A.. I find it interesting that Danny’s father was distant from him, but warm with family friends kid’s and family member’s kids. My grandfather was similar with his kids. I don’t know if it’s a Chicano thing or perhaps a generational thing. My mom and her siblings were raised here in Los Angeles. Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights. My grandfather was old school and my mom’s generation were considered “pocho”. Anyway, peace from a dude from L.A.🕺😎❤️

That’s is awesome Danny roots are from cedral San Luis Potosí, I have family that still live there to this day and it’s a small but growing town!

I watched the segment and was enlightened. I didn't know all this information about him. Very interesting. I found this segment by accident but I am so glad I found it and watched it. Very proud of him!

I love Danny Trejo. I'm meeting him next month, and I can't wait.

this dude is amazing continue to heal

Amazing story on what he's ancestors were and what he is nowadays....he is a great guy 👍

"Danny's parents had a tumultuous relationship" The beginning to every Mexican relationship 😘 Excited to watch, would love to see more Mexican ancestry stories 😍

Wow! He comes from greatness!

Danny Trejo deserves closure I'm glad he has something now. HE DESERVES IT!

My family traveled halfway around the globe to get hear. I'd say that was arduous.

danny is one heck agood actor of his ownright..blessing to you danny.. Machete~! ~!

I ADMIRE DANNY TREJO SO MUCH!....HE IS A GREAT ACTOR....I CALL HIM MACHETE!

Danny's mother was beautiful.

WHERE CAN I WATCH THIS FULL EPISODE OF DANNY TREJO

Wish they would of kept going, Danny is an Echo Park native - as am I

My family also immigrated on foot to this country

You know his face is so iconic that it's the face of L.A. Besides Andre the Giant.

Thats cool my mom is from san luis potosi i been there a few times.

Danny Trejo,is a great actor,I enjoyed his performances in the 1995 movie desperado,1996 movie till dusk till dawn,1998 till dusk till dawn Texas blood money,till dusk till dawn,the hangman's daughter,1999,Halloween,2007.

Met him in 2023 very nice guy. Showed him my St. Michael tattoo, he said "Oh man, God bless you."

2:34 BTW, that's not anywhere near San Luis Potosi. Saguaro cactus are in the Sonoran desert. Mexican immigrants have ALWAYS had it tough coming to the US. They're a hearty bunch.

Dang Danny's grandpa was ten minutes away from my greatgrandfathers in Mexico

That was two treasures sitting in that room together

That is very interesting

Should be a part two This story wasnt long enough

My dad did that. narc . Had time for all the other kids but not us .its an abuse thing. Weird.

His step mother has a very rich history as well.

@0:31 "Street angel - house devil" 🛣️😇 🏚️👿 😥

My grandma was from the Texas region to from Mexico yakie Indians Sonora that's kool from the early 1900s she would be just lil younger than than Danny's grandfather

Running water at that time was a rarity for anyone, teepees didnt have any of those things either my great grandfather came down Mexico as well at about that time, remember those conditions were bad but better then Mexico which is obvious as they send for more family after getting here, same as the Irish

Danny is American because he’s native to the American continent. White people took that title from brown people. White people are Euro-Americans.

My favorite 🤎

Sounds like my dad

👑 of 👑's ♾️

Why is that they don't talk about how much indigenous native roots runs to his vains Mexicans are native American indigenous people to the Americas continent not immigrants or illegal aliens people act like we came from another planet or space ship we are indigenous to the land 1794 ✊🏾

His parents made a beautiful company, but you never know from just a picture...

This cut way too short

It’s said that John D. Rockefeller s dad treated him shrewdly for his own good My moms family were refugees of the Mexican Revolution and we have a Catholic Church name The lady of refuge There’s allot of pictures of the arrival of refugees in my home town of Eagle Pass but there’s nothing of tribute to them No holiday anniversary or mention of them

Hey, you Umberto?

This dude is pure americana

2:36 🌵ARIZONA🌵

San Antonio won’t trade it for anything My home town We always come back There something about the water here lol

Coolest dude ever

Mexicans have been in North America for thousands of years while whites only around 500 years. Remember people Mexico is located on the north American continent.

I love my African/indigenous People and our strength no matter how much the white man tried to hold us down ! We still pushed through ! Yakoki!

San Luis Potosí was also my birthplace, interesting

Garay is Basque in origin.

"Robb somebody." Spoken like a true gangster. LOL

As I appreciate Mexican struggles. Let’s address what the pioneers of the USA had to go through. That’s US history!

My Dad Was Born Close By Matehuala SLP Not To Far From Cedral My Dad And Danny Trejo Look Identical Let Me Find Out They Are Related 😂

Love the investigative aspect and the personal story, but at my age, I'm long past celebrity worship mindset. Why not explore and present the histories of those in our communities vs those in Hollywood/Entertainment sports and politics. Their histories are equally important.

Street angel house devil, wow every family has one.

I wish I had the money to do this. I'm kind of worried I would find out my ancestors were just poor, nobodies based off what I know about my family that I do know.

Honest answer: rob somebody🤷🏾‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

Danny looks exactly like his real mom

Viva la Raza

our taxes should let me watch this show for free…its invaluable

What Is Dannys Percentile as a Mexican?

Here before the black, and white people.. lol i love my culture and my history..

Dannys great grandfather didnt cross the boarder the boarder crossed him.

Po-to-si

Only if ancestry could go more back in time

Street Angel, house devil. Tell me about it.

Mexican aka Issachar wake up

My dad is still a bully

Trejo aint no immigrant he is native American. White Americans are immigrants they are from Europe.

its not like 1920s rural southern texas white farmers had running water or electricity eiether. Ya look he got to the city and then got a grocery store.

Street Angel House Devil = Narcissist

Macheter for Presiden!#machete

Robe somebody!! That’s he’s nature??!!

San Luis Potosí 😂

His tacos are the best

Criminal

amazing Danny had all that time in prison and hollywood. Yet reads like a first grader

They immigrated to their country. What an irony.

I guess the family in the time expected 15 dollars an hour an Wi-Fi mansion!

He's related to an old dried up chilli pepper and he knows it.

What ?? He's Puerto Rican😂

I'm a white boy from Oklahoma, I grew up in a 4 room shack in Oklahoma with a outhouse in the 1960's, so what.

So he is an anchor baby?