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On July 4th, actor Danny Trejo found himself in a confrontation during a California Independence Day parade. As seen in a video captured by TMZ, the 80-year-old actor, known for his tough yet endearing roles, was riding in a convertible when someone in the crowd threw a water balloon at him, despite others shouting “No water!” moments before.
Trejo quickly exited the vehicle and approached the crowd, where he seemed to take a swing at the person who threw the balloon. Chaos ensued as the crowd erupted in shouts and attempts to break up the scuffle. Amidst the commotion, someone can be heard shouting, “There’s f***ing kids here!”
During the altercation, Trejo fell but managed to get back up. TMZ reports that he was hit with another water balloon and at one point appeared to throw a chair. Videos show people restraining Trejo from further involvement.
Police arrived at the scene, but no arrests were made.
Danny Trejo has had a long and successful film career with notable roles in movies like “Machete” and “From Dusk Til Dawn.” Before his rise to fame, he spent time in prison for various offenses, including violent crimes. In a 2021 interview with The Daily Beast, Trejo shared how his experiences in prison influenced his on-screen characters.
“A director once said to me, ‘How do you do this? You go from being a maniac to running over and playing with your kids.’ I said, ‘I’ve been that maniac, and I’ll go there, but I won’t stay there,'” Trejo explained. “I won’t stay in that moment too long because being in that moment you’re willing to hurt somebody.”
Just days before the July 4th incident, Trejo went viral for posting a photo mourning the loss of his beloved dog, Dixie Wixie.
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– Danny Trejo’s notable roles include “Machete” and “From Dusk Til Dawn.”
– He has served time in prison for multiple offenses.
– Trejo’s characters are often influenced by his past experiences.
– He recently mourned the loss of his dog on social media.