Who is Dante Basco? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Dante R. Basco

Age: 49 Years, 49 Year Old Males

Family:

siblings: Arianna Basco, Darion Basco, Derek Basco, Dion Basco

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Males

Notable Alumni: Orange County School Of The Arts

Ancestry: Filipino American

U.S. State: California

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education: Orange County School Of The Arts

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Does Dante Basco have any siblings?

Dante Basco has three siblings, including his brothers Derek, Dion, and Darion.
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Has Dante Basco written any books?

Yes, Dante Basco has written a memoir titled "From Rufio to Zuko," where he shares his experiences as an actor and Asian American in the entertainment industry.
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What other projects has Dante Basco been involved in besides acting?

Dante Basco is also a producer and director, known for his work on various short films and projects that promote diversity and representation in media.

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Career

Dante Basco first landed minor roles in television in the late 1980s. His breakout performance was when he played the character of Rufio in the 1991 flick ‘Hook,’ which starred Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams. He then had voice roles in the film ‘A Goofy Movie’ and the miniseries ‘500 Nations’. In 1996, he appeared in an episode of ‘Touched by an Angel’ and ‘Nash Bridges’. In the late 1990s, the actor got featured in the TV programs ‘Moesha’ and ‘Undressed’ and also in the film ‘But I'm a Cheerleader.’

Basco started the next decade with a role in the independent film ‘The Debut’. In 2001, he starred as Corey Ng in the romantic flick ‘Extreme Days’. He did many small and big screen projects like ‘Love Don't Cost a Thing’, ‘Biker Boyz’, ‘The Proud Family’, ‘Kim Possible’ and ‘Providence’ in the early 2000s. In 2005, the actor was cast in the lead voice role in the series, ‘American Dragon: Jake Long’. That year, he also started voicing several characters in the animated series ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’.

In the ensuing years, he did the films ‘Take the Lead’, ‘Nite Tales: The Movie’ and ‘Blood and Bone.’ He also contributed to the video games ‘Scarface: The World is Yours’, ‘Skate’, ‘Aion’, ‘Skate 2’ and ‘Terminator Salvation’. In the year 2010, Basco played Nicky in the romance film ‘Subject: I Love You ‘. He was also cast in a voice role in the series ‘Zevo-3’ the same year.

He joined the cast of the sitcom ‘The Legend of Korra’ as General Iroh II in 2012. He then started appearing in the web series ‘JustKiddingNews’ in 2013. In the year 2014, the actor appeared in the flick ‘Bad Asses’ as well as in the web series ‘The Nostalgia Critic’. That year, he also appeared in two episodes of ‘Love Midori’. In the more recent years, Basco has appeared in the online series ‘Camp Camp’, the film ‘Jarhead 3: The Siege’ and the sitcom ‘A Million Little Things’.

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Family & Personal Life

Dante Basco was born on August 29, 1975 in Pittsburg, California, USA. He has four siblings: Derek, Darion, Arianna, and Dion, all of whom are actors. He has the same birthday as his elder brother Derek.

Basco attended Orange County High School of the Arts. He has his own poetry venue.

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Facts About Dante Basco

Dante Basco is not only an actor but also a talented voice actor who has lent his voice to various animated series and video games.

He is known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting various charitable organizations and causes throughout his career.

Dante Basco is an avid martial artist, skilled in Filipino martial arts such as Eskrima and Kali.

He is a published author, having written a poetry book titled "From Rufio to Zuko" that reflects on his experiences in the entertainment industry.

Dante Basco is a passionate advocate for Asian American representation in Hollywood and has spoken out about the importance of diversity in media.

Dante Basco Biography

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