{{Distinguish|Travis Bennett (politician)}}{{Short description|American actor, rapper, and DJ (born 1994)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox person | name = Travis Bennett | image = Taco Bennett, 2012.png | caption = Travis “Taco” Bennett performing in 2012. | family = Syd (sister) | other_names = {{hlist|Taco|Yung Taco<ref>{{Cite news |title=Travis Bennett Is Unbothered |url=https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/nylon-19-travis-bennett |last=June |first=Sophia |date=2023-04-12 |access-date=2023-08-18 |work=Nylon}}</ref>|Taco Bennett}} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|05|16}} | birth_place = California, U.S. | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|DJ|hype man|rapper|fashion designer}} | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes | origin = California, U.S. | past_member_of = Odd Future }} }}
'''Travis''' "'''Taco'''" '''Bennett''' (born May 16, 1994) is an American actor, rapper, DJ, and member of the music collective Odd Future.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dave Breakout Travis Bennett Is So Much More Than Elz |url=https://www.gq.com/story/travis-bennett-dave-fx-yung-taco-profile |last=Mayard |first=Judnick |date=2023-04-09 |access-date=2023-08-17 |work=GQ}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=taco’s quarter-life-crisis: "it’s time to think for myself" |url=https://i-d.co/article/tacos-quarter-life-crisis-its-time-to-think-for-myself/ |last=Beech |first=Issy |date=2018-11-01 |access-date=2023-08-18 |work=i-D}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Travis Bennett On Turning A New Leaf, Outsmarting Others, And ‘Dave’ Season 3 |url=https://www.essence.com/celebrity/travis-bennett-yung-taco-dave-season-3-interview/ |last=Peay |first=Malik |date=2023-04-20 |access-date=2023-08-18 |work=Essence}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Travis "Taco" Bennett Is Gone (Or Maybe He's Just Busy) |url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/travis-taco-bennett-interview/ |last=Alston |first=Trey |date= |access-date=2023-08-17 |work=Highsnobiety}}</ref>
== 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.''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dirty Three: A Chat With Odd Future’s ‘Loiter Squad’ Crew |url=https://www.spin.com/2012/03/dirty-three-chat-odd-futures-loiter-squad-crew/ |last=Escobedo Shepherd |first=Julianne |date=2012-03-02 |access-date=2023-08-18 |work=Spin}}</ref>
=== 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.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Travis Bennett Is Shaking the Taco Away |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/eric-skelton/travis-bennett-taco-hanging-with-kuz-interview |last=Eric |first=Skelton |date=2021-07-13 |access-date=2023-08-18 |work=Complex}}</ref> 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.''<ref>{{Cite news |title=‘You People’ Star Travis Bennett Pretended He Didn’t Know His Mom When She Crashed the Set |url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/you-people-star-travis-bennett-pretended-didnt-know-mom-crashed-set.html/ |last=Mojica |first=Agustin |date=2023-02-26 |access-date=2023-08-18 |work=Showbiz Cheatsheet}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== Television === {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- |2011 |''Workaholics'' |Himself |Episode: "Heist School" |- |2012–2014 |''Loiter Squad'' |Various |Main cast<br>Also co-creator, writer and producer |- |2017–2019 |''The Jellies!'' |Various voices | |- |2020 |''The Eric Andre Show'' |Himself |Episode: "Hannibal Quits" |- |2020–2023 |''Dave'' |Elz |Main cast<br>25 episodes |- |2023 |''History of the World, Part II'' |Ahmed |Episode: "IV" |- |2025 |''California King'' |Perry |Feature |}
=== Films === {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- |2022 |''Jackass Forever'' |Himself |Cameo |- |2022 |''Confess, Fletch'' |Breez | |- |2023 |''You People'' |Omar | |- |2024 |''Little Death'' |Brian | |- |2025 |''California King'' |Perry |Post-production |}
=== Music videos === {| class="wikitable" |- ! Title ! Year ! Role ! Notes |- | "Bastard"<br />{{small|(Tyler, the Creator)}} | rowspan="3"|2010 | rowspan="3"|None | rowspan="3"|Director<br>Co-directed by Wolf Haley |- | "French!"<br />{{small|(Tyler, the Creator)}} |- | "VCR"<br />{{small|(Tyler, the Creator)}} |- | "Bitch Suck Dick"<br />{{small|(Tyler, the Creator featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco)}} | rowspan="2"|2011 | rowspan="2"|Himself |- | "Gucci Gucci"<br />{{small|(Kreayshawn)}} |- | "Fastlane"<br />{{small|(The Internet)}} | rowspan="2"|2012 | Carnival Goer |- | "Oldie"<br />{{small|(Odd Future)}} | rowspan="3"|Himself |- | "Domo23"<br />{{small|(Tyler, the Creator)}} | 2013 |- | "Fucking Young"<br />{{small|(Tyler, the Creator)}} | 2015 |}
== Discography == === Featured songs === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of songs as a featured artist ! scope="col" style="width:20em;"| Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Artist(s) ! scope="col" | Album |- ! scope="row"| "Tina"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco)</span> | 2009 | rowspan="2" | Tyler, the Creator | ''Bastard'' |- ! scope="row"| "B.S.D."<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco)</span> | 2011 | ''Goblin'' |- ! scope="row"| "Real Bitch"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring MellowHype and Taco)</span> | rowspan="3" | 2012 | rowspan="3" | Odd Future | rowspan="3" | ''The OF Tape Vol. 2'' |- ! scope="row"| "We Got Bitches"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Tyler, the Creator, Taco and Jasper Dolphin)</span> |- ! scope="row"| "Oldie" |- ! scope="row"| "Trashwang"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Na-Kel Smith, Jasper Dolphin, Lucas, L-Boy, Taco, Left Brain, and Lee Spielman)</span> | 2013 | Tyler, the Creator | ''Wolf'' |- |}
=== Other appearances === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of songs where Taco provided additional vocals ! scope="col" style="width:20em;"| Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Artist(s) ! scope="col" | Album |- ! scope="row"| "Radicals" | rowspan="2" | 2011 | rowspan="2" | Tyler, the Creator | rowspan="2" | ''Goblin'' |- ! scope="row"| "Nightmare"
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== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb name|4927508}}
{{Odd Future}}
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