Travis Taco Bennett (born May 16, 1994) is an American actor, disc jockey, and member of the music collective Odd Future.
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 | |
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Born | May 16, 1994 |
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Family | Syd (sister) |
Musical career | |
Origin | California, U.S. |
Member of | Odd Future |
Travis Bennett was born on May 16, 1994, in California. He is the younger brother of Syd. 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.
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.
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. 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.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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" |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2022 | Jackass Forever | Himself | Cameo |
2022 | Confess, Fletch | Breez | |
2023 | You People | Omar | |
2024 | Little Death | Brian | Post-production |
Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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"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 |
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