Peter Dante
Biography
Peter Dante is an American actor born on December 16, 1968, in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA. He has been involved in numerous films, often alongside Adam Sandler, Jonathan Loughran, and Allen Covert. Dante has played various roles, including Peter in Little Nicky, Dante in Grandma's Boy, and a gay man named Tommy in Big Daddy. He has also portrayed the character of quarterback Gee Grenouille in The Waterboy and Murph in Mr. Deeds. Additionally, Dante played a security guard in 50 First Dates. As a writer, actor, and producer, Dante was involved in the film Grandma's Boy, where he played a zany drug dealer.
Career overview
Peter Dante is an American actor born on December 16, 1968, in West Hartford, Connecticut. He has appeared in numerous films, often alongside his friend Adam Sandler. Dante's roles typically feature him alongside Jonathan Loughran and/or Allen Covert. In some of his films, he has played characters with names referencing himself or his friends.
Dante has been involved in various Adam Sandler productions, including Big Daddy, The Waterboy, Mr. Deeds, and 50 First Dates. In these films, he has portrayed a range of characters, including a gay man, a quarterback, and a security guard. Dante's work in the film industry has been marked by his collaborations with Adam Sandler and his frequent appearances in Happy Madison films.
As an actor, Dante has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 25 known acting credits to his name. His work in film has established him as a recognizable figure in the industry, often appearing in comedic roles alongside his frequent collaborators.
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Career timeline
Full filmography
- The Pizza Joint (2021) as Bill
- Lord of the Freaks (2015) as Self
- Grown Ups 2 (2013) as Officer Dante
- That's My Boy (2012) as Dante Spirou
- Just Go with It (2011) as Pick-Up Guy #2
- Jack and Jill (2011) as Carol's Boyfriend
- Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011) as Dante
- Costa Rican Summer (2010) as Dinger
- Strange Wilderness (2008) as Danny Gutierrez
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) as Tony Paroni
- Grandma's Boy (2006) as Dante
- Grandma's Boy (2006) Associate Producer
- 50 First Dates (2004) as Security Guard
- Stuck on You (2003) as Officer Hill
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Self
- The Sanctuary (2003)
- Mr. Deeds (2002) as Murph
- Eight Crazy Nights (2002) as Foot Locker Guy (voice)
- Satan’s Top Forty (2001) as Self
- Satan’s Top 40 (2001) as Self
- Little Nicky (2000) as Peter
- Big Daddy (1999) as Tommy Grayton
- The King of Queens (1998) as Justin Ravo
- The Waterboy (1998) as Gee Grenouille
- The Wedding Singer (1998) as David's Friend
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Delivery Man
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Steve