
Jesus Trejo
Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles

Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.

Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Ricky
Written by and starring acclaimed comedy troupe The Katydids, Teachers shows their hilariously warped perspective as six elementary school teachers trying to mold young minds, even though their own lives aren’t really together.

Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Efrain
Julio Lopez has a heart of gold and goes out of his way to help everyone but himself. Julio attempts to better his community, overcome his codependency issues with his family, and navigate working-class life in South Central.

Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
A New York lawyer returns home to Pittsburgh and reclaims his family’s bar, finding laughter, chaos, and purpose in the community he left behind.

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Cholo Bowler
Walt (lover of threesomes, hater of shirts) strikes up an unlikely friendship with a former Pro Bowler as they discover he might be THE GOAT of the lanes. The only things standing in their way are racism, alcoholism and Linda "The Crusher" Curson.

Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Efimeño
Young gang banger Luis (Danny Gomez) leads a dangerous existence in East Los Angeles as he weaves through the daily violence and crime. Life grows even more treacherous after Luis kills a major gang member and turns to his older brother (Walter Reyes) for help. The brothers face their enemies but find themselves sinking in a quagmire of murder and intrigue. The leader of a major drug ring targets them, and soon, they're running for their lives.

Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self
Jesus' world is flipped upside down when his mother, Adelaida, undergoes emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor. Although most aspiring comedians build their careers on the road, Jesus juggles his responsibilities at home in Long Beach with open mics and auditions in the Los Angeles area, often driving more than two hours each way every day. As the pressure of his budding career mounts, the family receives more devastating news: Jesus’ father, Antonio, is diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer. An only child, Jesus becomes his parents’ sole caregiver. Transforming adversity into comedy, he uses his life experience as material for his routine. He continues to reach for his dream while taking over his father’s landscaping business to keep the family afloat. When his set catches the eye of producers at The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jesus may have scored the big break he’s been banking on.

Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as self
This is your taco master class. This is your comedy school. This is "Tacos Con Todo," a.k.a., "Tacos With Everything." First We Feast's "Tacos Con Todo" is a new series that shines a light on California's exciting taco culture through the eyes of stand-up comedian and SoCal native, Jesus Trejo. Jesus cut his teeth performing at the iconic venue, The Comedy Store, soaking up knowledge from comedy legends. Now he's inviting some of the world's funniest comics to talk shop over a plate of L.A.'s best tacos.

Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The HA Festival: The Art of Comedy Special is a non-stereotypical show with a predominantly Latinx cast and crew made with a real budget and for all audiences.

Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Self - Host
Part comedy, part social commentary, host Jesus Trejo embarks on a journey across America meeting with six rising comedians who explore the mosaic of our nation through the lens of stand-up comedy.
