Champion: Directed by Joe Eckardt. With Danny Trejo, Dennis Hopper, Robert Rodriguez, Steve Buscemi. Danny Trejo, you know the man. He has fierce tattoos, and frequently plays a thug in your favorite movies.

Behind the ink and the wicked characters he plays on screen lies the story of a troubled childhood which included drug addiction, armed robbery and extensive prison time. Champion offers an intimate, one of a kind view into the life of Danny Trejo before Hollywood, all the way to stardom.

Danny Trejo, you know the man. He has fierce tattoos, and frequently plays a thug in your favorite movies. Behind the ink and the wicked characters he plays on screen lies the story of a troubled childhood which included drug addiction, armed robbery and extensive prison time.

Champion offers an intimate, one of a kind view into the life of Danny Trejo before he turned himself around and after. Where is Champion streaming? Find out where to watch online amongst 45+ services including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video.

Apr 6, 2010 · Behind the ink and the wicked characters he plays on screen lies the story of a troubled childhood which included drug addiction, armed robbery and extensive prison time. Champion offers an intimate, one of a kind view into the life of Danny Trejo before he turned himself around and after.

Danny Trejo was born on May 16, 1944, in Maywood, ... [29] and became a champion in San Quentin's lightweight and welterweight divisions. [9] Regarding himself, Trejo has suggested his physical appearance contributed to his constantly getting into trouble. [18] [32] In 1968, a prison riot broke out during Cinco De Mayo at Soledad. From that ...

Danny Trejo used drugs for the first time at 8 years old. Spent a number of years in prison for crimes including assault and armed robbery. Probably one of the toughest, meanest looking men you'll ever see.

Oct 11, 2005 · The Film Emporium, A Motion Picture Company's documentary "Champion" chronicles the life of Danny Trejo. At 10, Danny Trejo was arrested. At 12, he shot heroin for the first time. At 13, he robbed a liquor store. At 16 he went to prison, where he would spend the majority of the next ten years.