Travis Bennett

Travis Bennett (born May 16, 1994) is an American actor, 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
Born (1994-05-16) May 16, 1994
Other names
  • Taco
  • Yung Taco[1]
  • Taco Bennett
Occupations
FamilySyd (sister)
Musical career
OriginCalifornia, U.S.
Member ofOdd Future

Early life

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]

Career

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]

Transition to Acting

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]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Workaholics Himself Episode: "Heist School"
2012โ€“2014 Loiter Squad Various Main cast
Also co-creator, writer and producer
2017โ€“2019 The Jellies! Various
2020โ€“2023 Dave Elz Main cast
25 episodes
2023 History of the World: Part II Ahmed Episode 1.4

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Jackass Forever Himself Cameo
2022 Confess, Fletch Breez
2023 You People Omar

Music videos

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

References

  1. June, Sophia (2023-04-12). "Travis Bennett Is Unbothered". Nylon. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  2. Mayard, Judnick (2023-04-09). "Dave Breakout Travis Bennett Is So Much More Than Elz". GQ. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  3. Beech, Issy (2018-11-01). "taco's quarter-life-crisis: "it's time to think for myself"". i-D. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  4. Peay, Malik (2023-04-20). "Travis Bennett On Turning A New Leaf, Outsmarting Others, And 'Dave' Season 3". Essence. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  5. Alston, Trey. "Travis "Taco" Bennett Is Gone (Or Maybe He's Just Busy)". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  6. Escobedo Shepherd, Julianne (2012-03-02). "Dirty Three: A Chat With Odd Future's 'Loiter Squad' Crew". Spin. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  7. Eric, Skelton (2021-07-13). "Travis Bennett Is Shaking the Taco Away". Complex. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  8. Mojica, Agustin (2023-02-26). "'You People' Star Travis Bennett Pretended He Didn't Know His Mom When She Crashed the Set". Showbiz Cheatsheet. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
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