With his sharp eyes and macho man-like characteristics, Danny Trejo truly had the qualities that make someone a villain in a movie.

Trejo has played a villain or bad guy in most of his films. His tough characters have made several protagonists suffer, making the storylines of his every movie more realistic.

Trejo's tough persona on the screen reflects his life before he stepped into the entertainment industry's limelight.

The actor, who is of Mexican descent, was known to be in and out of jail in California, but he was able to become triumphant when he overcame his drug addiction. That new chapter in his life opened doors for him in the entertainment industry, making him a well-known actor.

Trejo's career started to spark in 1985 when he was cast as an extra in the film "Runaway Train." While serving a sentence in San Quentin, Trejo became a champion boxer in the prison's lightweight and welterweight divisions.

His experience in boxing inside the prison led him to become an instructor for movie scenes involving fighting, to which he was offered $320 per day.

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Danny Trejo Net Worth 2022

With Danny Trejo's fame and acting skills, he experienced a highly prolific acting career and now had a massive net worth.

According to Celebrity Net Worth and CA Knowledge, Trejo's current net worth is $8 million. His net worth this year is one million higher than his earnings in 2021.

The actor's money mostly came from numerous roles that are usually hyper-masculine, anti-heroes, and villainous. Trejo's net worth was not surprising, given the fact that he starred in a lot of films.

He has also appeared in different TV shows, including "Modern Family," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and "King of the Hill." He also appeared as sympathetic to some of his roles, such as in "Spy Kids," "Monk," and "Bubble Boy."

His acting skills traverse different genres, and his voice was even used in several video games, such as "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories" in 2006 and "Call of Duty: Black Ops" in 2010.

Danny Trejo was also a successful restauranteur. The actor opened Trejo's tacos in 2016 and opened Trejo's Cantina and Trejo's Coffee & Donuts the following year. Chef Mason Royal oversees the said food chains.

According to CA Knowledge, Trejo's monthly earnings are around $83,000.

How Does Danny Trejo Spend His Money?

Danny Trejo's hard work made him own some items considered a luxury to some people. The actor owns plenty of properties in the U.S. Trejo reportedly has a home in California, New York, and Manhattan.

He also owns a handful of luxury cars. The actor's garage reportedly has a Chevy pickup truck and Dodge Touring Sedan. Another notable unit in his car collection is a Cadillac Seville.

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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