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My Take
Dan Bakkedahl is exactly the kind of character actor I treasure. His foul-mouthed Congressman Furlong on Veep was a masterclass in stealing scenes from the very edge of the frame, and his time as a Daily Show correspondent under Jon Stewart clearly sharpened his timing and bite. I value performers who never chase the lead but make every ensemble sharper just by showing up. The fact that he also does voice work tells me his range is wider than his profile suggests. Bakkedahl embodies the unsung craft of comedy, and that is precisely why I keep watching for him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Bakkedahl
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・バッケダール
- Reading
- だん・ばっけだーる
- Born
- November 18, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / television actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Martin County High School
- University
- Florida State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/bakkedahl
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan%20Bakkedahl
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Bakkedahl born?
Born November 18, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Dan Bakkedahl from?
Dan Bakkedahl is from Rochester, Minnesota, United States.
What does Dan Bakkedahl do?
Dan Bakkedahl works as comedian, television actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.