Travis Bennett | |
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 Travis “Taco” Bennett performing in 2012. | |
| Born | May 16, 1994 |
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| Occupations | |
| Family | Syd (sister) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | California, U.S. |
| Formerly of | Odd Future |
Travis "Taco" Bennett (born May 16, 1994) is an American actor, rapper, DJ, and member of the music collective Odd Future. [2] [3] He gained recognition under the alias Taco during his tenure with Odd Future and later transitioned into acting, known for his role as Elz in the FXX comedy series Dave .
Travis Bennett was born on May 16, 1994, in California. He is the younger brother of Syd. [4] Growing up, Bennett was into basketball, riding bikes, and video games. He met Tyler, the Creator, real name Tyler Okonma, when Travis was just 12 years old, and Okonma would start recording music at Bennett's house a few years later. In 2007, Bennett joined the music collective Odd Future. [5]
Bennett embarked on his career as a DJ and hype man for the Odd Future collective, contributing to live performances and projects like the Adult Swim series Loiter Squad. [6]
Transitioning from his career with Odd Future, Bennett ventured into acting. He gained recognition for his part as Elz in the FX comedy series Dave , portraying the childhood friend and music producer of the main character, Dave Burd, also known as Lil Dicky. [7] This marked his initial steps into the world of acting. Subsequently, Bennett made an appearance as the son of Eddie Murphy's character in the movie You People. [8]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Workaholics | Himself | Episode: "Heist School" |
| 2012–2014 | Loiter Squad | Various | Main cast Also co-creator, writer and producer |
| 2017–2019 | The Jellies! | Various voices | |
| 2020 | The Eric Andre Show | Himself | Episode: "Hannibal Quits" |
| 2020–present | Dave | Elz | Main cast 25 episodes |
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II | Ahmed | Episode: "IV" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jackass Forever | Himself | Cameo |
| 2022 | Confess, Fletch | Breez | |
| 2023 | You People | Omar | |
| 2024 | Little Death | Brian | Post-production |
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Bastard" (Tyler, the Creator) | 2010 | None | Director Co-directed by Wolf Haley |
| "French!" (Tyler, the Creator) | |||
| "VCR" (Tyler, the Creator) | |||
| "Bitch Suck Dick" (Tyler, the Creator featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco) | 2011 | Himself | |
| "Gucci Gucci" (Kreayshawn) | |||
| "Fastlane" (The Internet) | 2012 | Carnival Goer | |
| "Oldie" (Odd Future) | Himself | ||
| "Domo23" (Tyler, the Creator) | 2013 | ||
| "Fucking Young" (Tyler, the Creator) | 2015 |
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Tina" (featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco) | 2009 | Tyler, the Creator | Bastard |
| "B.S.D." (featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco) | 2011 | Goblin | |
| "Real Bitch" (featuring MellowHype and Taco) | 2012 | Odd Future | The OF Tape Vol. 2 |
| "We Got Bitches" (featuring Tyler, the Creator, Taco and Jasper Dolphin) | |||
| "Oldie" | |||
| "Trashwang" (featuring Na-Kel Smith, Jasper Dolphin, Lucas, L-Boy, Taco, Left Brain, and Lee Spielman) | 2013 | Tyler, the Creator | Wolf |
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Radicals" | 2011 | Tyler, the Creator | Goblin |
| "Nightmare" |
Carlos Jaime Alazraqui is an American actor. His extensive voice-over work includes the original voice of Spyro from Spyro the Dragon; Shameless O'Scanty, Leslie P. Lilylegs, Elliott Sampson and Tad Tucker on New Looney Tunes; the Taco Bell chihuahua in the Taco Bell commercials; Denzel Crocker, Juandissimo Magnifico, and Sheldon Dinkleberg on The Fairly OddParents; Rocko and Spunky on Rocko's Modern Life; Lazlo, Clam, and other characters on Camp Lazlo; Rikochet in ¡Mucha Lucha!; Grandpapi Rivera in El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera; Carlos Casagrande, Sergio, Vito, and other characters in the franchise of The Loud House; Mr. Weed in the first 3 seasons of Family Guy; and the Disney character Panchito Pistoles since 2001. He is a weekly contributor on The Stephanie Miller Show. In live action, Alazraqui is known for playing Deputy James Garcia on Reno 911!
A taco is a traditional Mexican dish
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