Travis Bennett Explained

Travis Bennett
Family:Syd (sister)
Birth Date:16 May 1994
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Origin:California, U.S.
Current Member Of:Odd Future

Travis "Taco" Bennett (born May 16, 1994) is an American actor, disc jockey, and member of the music collective Odd Future.[1] [2] 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.[3] 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.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6] 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.[7]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011WorkaholicsHimselfEpisode: "Heist School"
2012–2014Loiter SquadVariousMain cast
Also co-creator, writer and producer
2017–2019The Jellies!Various voices
2020–presentDaveElzMain cast
25 episodes
2023History of the World, Part IIAhmedEpisode: "IV"

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022Jackass Forever Himself
2022Confess, FletchBreez
2023You PeopleOmar
2024Little DeathBrianPost-production

Music videos

TitleYearRoleNotes
"Bastard"
2010NoneDirector
Co-directed by Wolf Haley
"French!"
"VCR"
"Bitch Suck Dick"
2011Himself
"Gucci Gucci"
"Fastlane"
2012Carnival Goer
"Oldie"
Himself
"Domo23"
2013
"Fucking Young"
2015

Discography

Featured songs

Title! scope="col"
YearArtist(s)Album
"Tina"
(featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco)
2009Tyler, the CreatorBastard
"B.S.D."
(featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco)
2011Goblin
"Real Bitch"
(featuring MellowHype and Taco)
2012Odd FutureThe 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)
2013Tyler, the CreatorWolf

Other appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearArtist(s)Album
"Radicals"2011Tyler, the CreatorGoblin
"Nightmare"

Notes and References

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