 Dane Cook, born and raised in Boston first started his career doing sketch comedy. Within two years he went solo, performing stand-up at the local comedy clubs in Massachusetts. And then to New York City.
During his first year in the Big Apple Dane signed a deal with ABC, becoming an overnight success. His first national appearance was on ABC's sitcom, "Maybe This Time." That same year Dane earned a cameo in Rene Russo's film, "Buddy."
Just after a year in New York, Dane went to Los Angeles where he signed another deal, however, this time with NBC and appeared on their hit show, "Suddenly Susan." He recently filmed a movie entitled "Fly Paper," and is working on a short film which he wrote, directs, and stars in, called "Final Hour." His other television credits include the Late Show with David Letterman, (2x), Comedy Central's Premium Blend, Showtime, and Comic Relief.
Riding the success of his debut CD/DVD, Harmful if Swallowed, Dane Cook has just become Rolling Stone Magazine's newest "Hot Comic." Dane Cook has built an enormous and unprecedented following throughout his 14 year career in stand up, television and film. Where Dane goes, the masses follow. Sell-out crowds are the norm at colleges, clubs and theatres around the country including numerous venues with 2500 seats and more. This ardent fan base has propelled Dane's CD/DVD album to over 130,000 units sold in less than a year, garnering appearances on 3 different Billboard charts on numerous occasions since the CD's debut.
Dane credits his fans and their support for many of his other successes as well, including an unprecedented number of appearances on late-night talk shows. include the film "Waiting" with Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris.
Dane has a new tour and CD in 2005.
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