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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / voice actor / rapper / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Los Alamitos High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Perfect Weapon | — |
6. Links
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.