Dante Basco
Biography
Dante R. Basco, born on August 29, 1975, is a prominent American actor and voice artist. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Rufio, the charismatic leader of the Lost Boys, in Steven Spielberg's iconic film Hook. In addition to his live-action performances, Basco has made a significant impact in the realm of voice acting. He is particularly celebrated for his role as Prince Zuko in Nickelodeon's acclaimed animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and as Jake Long in Disney Channel's American Dragon: Jake Long. Basco's contributions to both film and animation have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Paradise Broken
2011 • Ray
The Debut (2000)
2000 • Ben Mercado
Take the Lead
2006
Biker Boyz
2003
Bad Ass 2: Bad Asses
2014 • Gangly Asian
The Perfect Weapon
1991 • Jimmy Ho
JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time
2014 • Karate Kid (voice)
Jarhead 3: The Siege
2016 • Blake
Riot (1997)
1997 • Jeff Lee
Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild
2021 • Aiden (voice)
The Fabulous Filipino Brothers
2021
Sightings
2017 • Akiro Nagi
Cold Dog Soup
1990 • Chinese Boy
Firebreather
2010 • Kenny Rogers (voice)
Fist of the North Star (1995)
1995 • Bat
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
2023 • Frank
The Creatress
2019 • Franklin
Extreme Days
2001 • Corey
Blood and Bone
2009 • Pinball
Hook
1991
Love Don't Co$t a Thing
2003
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000