Dane Cook is an American stand-up comedian and film actor, born on March 18, 1972, in Cambridge/Boston, Massachusetts
. He is known for his energetic, observational comedy style that often includes vulgar and dark humor
. Cook gained major popularity in the 2000s, partly by pioneering the use of social media platforms like MySpace to build a large fan base, becoming one of the first comedians to leverage the internet for direct fan engagement
. He has released several successful comedy albums, including Harmful If Swallowed (2003), Retaliation (2005), and Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garden (2007)
. His album Retaliation became the highest-charting comedy album in 28 years and went platinum
. Cook was the second comedian after Andrew Dice Clay to sell out Madison Square Garden's large arena space, doing so in 2007 with two sold-out shows in one night
. In addition to stand-up, Dane Cook has acted in numerous films such as Employee of the Month (2006), Good Luck Chuck (2007), My Best Friend's Girl (2008), and voiced the lead character in the animated films Planes (2013) and Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
. He is recognized for his high-energy stage presence, deep voice, and observational humor mixed with dark comedic elements
. Cook has also been involved in television, including hosting Saturday Night Live and creating his own production company, Superfinger Entertainment
. As of 2023, he is married to Kelsi Taylor
. In summary, Dane Cook is a prominent American comedian and actor known for his innovative use of social media, energetic comedy style, successful albums, and roles in comedy films.
