Dante Basco
Acting
Biography
Dante R. Basco (born August 29, 1975) is an American actor and voice actor. He is best known for his role as Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys in Steven Spielberg's Hook and for his many voice acting roles, most notably Prince Zuko from Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender and Jake Long from the Disney Channel's American Dragon: Jake Long.
Born: August 29, 1975
Place of Birth: Pittsburg, California, USA
Known For
Um, Actually...
Introducing a game show of fandom minutiae one-upmanship, where nerds do what nerds do best: flaunt encyclopedic nerd knowledge at Millennium Falcon nerd-speed.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda
In the middle of a broadcast about Typhoon Yolanda's initial impact, reporter Jiggy Manicad was faced with the reality that he no longer had communication with his station. They were, for all intents and purposes, stranded in Tacloban. With little option, and his crew started the six hour walk to Alto, where the closest broadcast antenna was to be found. Letting the world know what was happening to was a priority, but they were driven by the need to let their families and friends know they were all still alive. Along the way, they encountered residents and victims of the massive typhoon, and with each step it became increasingly clear just how devastating this storm was. This was a storm that was going to change lives.
Generator Rex
Generator Rex, an average teenager with the ability to turn his body into amazing machines, helps the secret organization Providence save the world from the nanite threat and dangerous EVO monsters.
The Chronicle
The Chronicle is the name of a science fiction television series on the Sci Fi Channel. The series is based on the "News from the Edge" series of novels by Mark Sumner, a St. Louis, Missouri based author. The show was originally sold to NBC, which shot the pilot, then later found a home with The Sci-Fi Channel.
Asian Persuasion
An underachiever comes up with an outlandish plan to avoid alimony obligations to his fashion executive ex-wife.
The Wonder Years
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.
Mushroom and the Forest of the World
An enthusiastic young forest sprite has to teach a special song to a bird that can't sing.
The Dragon Prince
An extraordinary discovery inspires two human princes and an elven assassin to team up on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands.
The Legend of Korra
Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.
Filmography
as Marcus
as Dante
as Lost Man
as Mickey de los Santos
as Frank
as Aiden (voice)
as Bagyon Kulimlim (voice)
as Jace Vargas
as Jason
as Franklin
as Ash
as Leaves
as Javier (voice)
as Frankie Castillo
as Narrator (voice)
as Self - Contestant
as Cory
as Zym (voice)
as Akiro Nagi
as Gil Morrison
as Rez
as Principal
as Self
as Agent Trig Tanner
as Hannibal
as Blake
as Cheddar (voice)
as Jai Kell (voice)
as Gangly Asian
as Dante
as D. Phillips
as Karate Kid (voice)
as Dante
as General Iroh (voice)
as Flash Thompson (voice)
as Ray
as Nicky
as Kenny Rogers (voice)
as Matt / Kewl Breeze (voice)
as Nicky Chang
as Indo
as Bully's Friend #2
as June Bug
as Pinball
as Gerard
as Self
as Ramos
as Jigme (voice)
as Self - Restaurant Patron
as Hollywood London "Madrid"
as Zuko (voice)
as Squall Leonhart / Looky Loo (voice)
as Zuko (voice)
as Jake Long (voice)
as Fukijama
as Spoken Word Artist
as Jake Long (voice)
as Philly
as Phil
as Ruben Franco
as Corey
as Quoc Wong (voice)
as Kitty Bobo
as Noodles
as Jay Hoon
as Dolph
as Ben Mercado
as Justin Kim
as Prince Hong
as Julian Lee
as Rudy Hernandez (segment "The Student")
as Jeff Lee
as Lee
as Jimmy Chang
as Marco
as Bat
as Additional Voices (voice)
as Robbie Hawkins
as Rishi Lama
as Sammy
as Lucas
as Pauly
as Rufio
as Jimmy Ho
as Kevin
as Chinese Boy
as Eddie
as Noah
as Zym (Voice)