Travis Bennett (born May 16, 1994) is an American actor, rapper, DJ, 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.
Early life 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.
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.
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. 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.
Filmography
Television Year Title Role Notes2011WorkaholicsHimselfEpisode: "Heist School"2012–2014Loiter SquadVariousMain castAlso co-creator, writer and producer2017–2019The Jellies!Various voices2020The Eric Andre ShowHimselfEpisode: "Hannibal Quits"2020–2023DaveElzMain cast25 episodes2023History of the World, Part IIAhmedEpisode: "IV"2025California KingPerryFeature
Films Year Title Role Notes2022Jackass Forever HimselfCameo 2022Confess, FletchBreez2023You PeopleOmar2024Little DeathBrian2025California KingPerryPost-production
Music videos Title Year Role Notes "Bastard"2010NoneDirectorCo-directed by Wolf Haley "French!" "VCR" "Bitch Suck Dick"2011Himself "Gucci Gucci" "Fastlane"2012 Carnival Goer "Oldie"Himself "Domo23" 2013 "Fucking Young" 2015
Discography Featured songs + 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"
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