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Travis Bennett
Travis “Taco” Bennett performing in 2012.
Born (1994-05-16) May 16, 1994 (age 30)
Other names
  • Taco
  • Yung Taco[1]
  • Taco Bennett
Occupations
FamilySyd (sister)
Musical career
OriginCalifornia, U.S.
Formerly ofOdd Future

Travis "Taco" Bennett (born May 16, 1994) is an American actor, disc jockey, 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.

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"
2012–2014 Loiter Squad Various Main cast
Also co-creator, writer and producer
2017–2019 The Jellies! Various voices
2020–present Dave Elz Main cast
25 episodes
2023 History of the World, Part II Ahmed Episode: "IV"

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Jackass Forever Himself Cameo
2022 Confess, Fletch Breez
2023 You People Omar
2024 Little Death Brian Post-production

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

Discography

List of songs as a featured artist
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

Other appearances

List of songs where Taco provided additional vocals
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Radicals" 2011 Tyler, the Creator Goblin
"Nightmare"

References

  1. ^ June, Sophia (April 12, 2023). "Travis Bennett Is Unbothered". Nylon. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  2. ^ Mayard, Judnick (April 9, 2023). "Dave Breakout Travis Bennett Is So Much More Than Elz". GQ. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  3. ^ Beech, Issy (November 1, 2018). "taco's quarter-life-crisis: "it's time to think for myself"". i-D. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Peay, Malik (April 20, 2023). "Travis Bennett On Turning A New Leaf, Outsmarting Others, And 'Dave' Season 3". Essence. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  5. ^ Alston, Trey. "Travis "Taco" Bennett Is Gone (Or Maybe He's Just Busy)". Highsnobiety. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  6. ^ Escobedo Shepherd, Julianne (March 2, 2012). "Dirty Three: A Chat With Odd Future's 'Loiter Squad' Crew". Spin. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Eric, Skelton (July 13, 2021). "Travis Bennett Is Shaking the Taco Away". Complex. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  8. ^ Mojica, Agustin (February 26, 2023). "'You People' Star Travis Bennett Pretended He Didn't Know His Mom When She Crashed the Set". Showbiz Cheatsheet. Retrieved August 18, 2023.