Dan Bucatinsky

Dan Bucatinsky is the kind of performer I quietly admire: a New York-bred, Vassar-educated triple threat who acts, writes, and produces without ever chasing the spotlight. His Emmy-winning turn as James Novak on Scandal proved how much a supporting player can elevate a series with just a few sharp scenes. What strikes me most is the conviction behind producing the revived Comeback himself, betting on the projects he believes in. I find his blend of craft, intelligence, and restraint genuinely refreshing in an industry that rewards noise. He is a builder of stories first, and that earns my respect.

Name (English)

Dan Bucatinsky

Name (Japanese)

ダン・ブカティンスキー

Reading

だん・ぶかてぃんすきー

Born

September 22, 1965 (age 60)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Virgo / Snake

Origin

New York City, New York, United States

Occupation

actor / screenwriter / film producer / television actor / film actor

High school

Horace Greeley High School

University

Vassar College

Awards & achievements

• 2013 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/danbucatinsky/
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan%20Bucatinsky
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1252051

Tags

• New York
• actor
• screenwriter
• film producer

Last updated

2026-06-20

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