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Dante Basco is listed as a film actor, television actor and voice actor. Dante Basco was born on August 29, 1975 in Pittsburg, California, United States. That works out to 50 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Los Alamitos High School. Credited works include The Perfect Weapon.
My Take
Dante Basco is a fascinating case of an actor beloved across generations through completely different doors. Some know him as Rufio from Hook, others as Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender, never seeing his face yet hanging on every line. That voice work alone proves leading-man magnetism doesn't require a camera. As a Filipino-American who leaned into his roots with films like The Debut, he's carried cultural representation without making it a gimmick. The range, from rapper to voice actor to dramatic lead, tells me he's driven by sheer expressive appetite. I have a real soft spot for performers this multifaceted.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dante Basco
- Name (Japanese)
- ダンテ・バスコ
- Reading
- だんて・ばすこ
- Born
- August 29, 1975 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Pittsburg, California, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / voice actor / rapper / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Los Alamitos High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Perfect Weapon | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dante Basco born?
Born August 29, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Dante Basco from?
Dante Basco is from Pittsburg, California, United States.
What does Dante Basco do?
Dante Basco works as film actor, television actor, voice actor, rapper, actor.
What is Dante Basco known for?
Notable works include The Perfect Weapon.
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