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Peter Dante

Acting Born Dec 16, 1968 West Hartford, Connecticut, USA 24 credits

Biography

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Peter Francis Dante (born December 16, 1968) is an American actor. He has been in most Happy Madison films with his friend, Adam Sandler. His roles are usually alongside Jonathan Loughran and/or Allen Covert. His role in Little Nicky was named "Peter". Similarly, his role in Grandma's Boy was named after his last name "Dante". He also played a gay man named Tommy in Adam Sandler's movie Big Daddy. He has been the quarterback Gee Grenouille in "The Waterboy" and also played Murph in "Mr. Deeds". He also played a security guard in 50 First Dates.

Dante was a writer, actor and producer for the film Grandma's Boy. In the film, Dante plays a zany drug dealer with a pet monkey, lion and elephant.

Dante played the role of a NYC firefighter in the film I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.

He plays the role of Danny Guiterrez in Strange Wilderness.

Peter is also a musician and singer/songwriter. He has recorded with Adam Sandler and Buck Simmonds.

Dante is a member of the music group Rad Omen; along with Dirt Nasty, DJ Troublemaker, Steven Laing, and Benji Madden

He is a graduate of Hofstra University, where he played lacrosse.

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Known for

Film

The Erotic Mirror

as Justin Ravo
Film

Grown Ups 2

as Officer Dante
Film

Just Go with It

as Pick-Up Guy #2
Film

50 First Dates

as Security Guard
Film

That's My Boy

as Dante Spirou
Film

Mr. Deeds

as Murph
Film

Little Nicky

as Peter
Film

Jack and Jill

as Carol's Boyfriend
Film

Grandma's Boy

as Dante
Film

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

as Tony Paroni

The Deputy

as Self

Full filmography

  • The King of Queens (1998) as Justin Ravo
  • The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Delivery Man
  • The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Steve
  • Grown Ups 2 (2013) as Officer Dante
  • Just Go with It (2011) as Pick-Up Guy #2
  • 50 First Dates (2004) as Security Guard
  • That's My Boy (2012) as Dante Spirou
  • Big Daddy (1999) as Tommy Grayton
  • Mr. Deeds (2002) as Murph
  • Little Nicky (2000) as Peter
  • Jack and Jill (2011) as Carol's Boyfriend
  • Grandma's Boy (2006) as Dante
  • I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) as Tony Paroni
  • The Waterboy (1998) as Gee Grenouille
  • The Wedding Singer (1998) as David's Friend
  • Stuck on You (2003) as Officer Hill
  • Eight Crazy Nights (2002) as Foot Locker Guy (voice)
  • Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Self
  • Strange Wilderness (2008) as Danny Gutierrez
  • Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011) as Dante
  • Lord of the Freaks (2015) as Self
  • Costa Rican Summer (2010) as Dinger
  • Satan’s Top 40 (2001) as Self
  • Satan’s Top Forty (2001) as Self