Dante Basco

Acting

Dante Basco

Born August 29, 1975 · Pittsburg, California, USA (age 50)

Dante R. Basco (born August 29, 1975) is an American actor and voice actor. He is best known for his role as Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys in Steven Spielberg's Hook and for his many voice acting roles, most notably Prince Zuko from Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender and Jake Long from the Disney Channel's American Dragon: Jake Long.

Known For

HookHook · 1991
Hook
6.81991
MovieAdventureFantasy
The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.
A Goofy MovieA Goofy Movie · 1995
A Goofy Movie
7.01995
MovieAdventureComedy
Goofy’s teenage son Max is desperate to impress his crush and fit in at school. After well-meaning but ignorant Goofy suddenly whisks him away on a cross-country road trip—messing up Max’s first date plans in the process—Goofy’s old-school parenting and Max’s desire for independence lead to a vacation of hilarious mishaps, as they both learn to see eye to eye and listen to each other.
Love Don't Co$t a ThingLove Don't Co$t a Thing · 2003
Love Don't Co$t a Thing
7.72003
MovieComedyDrama
A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.
Blood and BoneBlood and Bone · 2009
Blood and Bone
7.42009
MovieActionCrime
In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.
But I'm a CheerleaderBut I'm a Cheerleader · 2000
But I'm a Cheerleader
7.12000
MovieComedyDrama
Megan is an all-American girl. A cheerleader. She has a boyfriend. But Megan doesn't like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she's pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. Her conservative parents worry that she must be a lesbian and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, where she must, with other lesbians and gays learn how to be straight.
Biker BoyzBiker Boyz · 2003
Biker Boyz
6.42003
MovieActionDrama
A mythic motorcycle tale of father and son, this is the story of Manuel Galloway, also known as "the King of Cali", the president of a motorcycle club whose members are all African-American men, mostly white-collar workers who exchange their suits and ties at night and on weekends for leather outfits and motorcycle helmets.
Bad Ass 2: Bad AssesBad Ass 2: Bad Asses · 2014
Bad Ass 2: Bad Asses
6.12014
MovieAction
Vietnam vet Frank Vega now runs an East L.A. community center where he trains young boxers to survive in and out of the ring. But when his prize student falls in with the wrong crowd and turns up dead, Frank teams up with his pal Bernie to take matters into their own fists and prove that justice never gets old.
Take the LeadTake the Lead · 2006
Take the Lead
6.92006
MovieDramaMusic
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.

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Star Wars RebelsStar Wars Rebels · 2014
Star Wars Rebels
7.72014
SeriesAction & AdventureAnimation
Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures, and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.

Jai Kell (voice)