Peter Dante
Actor
Biography
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Peter Francis Dante (born December 16, 1968) is an American actor. He has been in most Happy Madison films with his friend, Adam Sandler. His roles are usually alongside Jonathan Loughran and/or Allen Covert. His role in Little Nicky was named "Peter". Similarly, his role in Grandma's Boy was named after his last name "Dante". He also played a gay man named Tommy in Adam Sandler's movie Big Daddy. He has been the quarterback Gee Grenouille in "The Waterboy" and also played Murph in "Mr. Deeds". He also played a security guard in 50 First Dates.
Dante was a writer, actor and producer for the film Grandma's Boy. In the film, Dante plays a zany drug dealer with a pet monkey, lion and elephant.
Dante played the role of a NYC firefighter in the film I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.
He plays the role of Danny Guiterrez in Strange Wilderness.
Peter is also a musician and singer/songwriter. He has recorded with Adam Sandler and Buck Simmonds.
Dante is a member of the music group Rad Omen; along with Dirt Nasty, DJ Troublemaker, Steven Laing, and Benji Madden
He is a graduate of Hofstra University, where he played lacrosse.
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Filmography
Just Go with It
as Pick-Up Guy #2 2011
Grown Ups 2
as Officer Dante 2013
Big Daddy
as Tommy Grayton 1999
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
as Tony Paroni 2007
Mr. Deeds
as Murph 2002
Jack and Jill
as Carol's Boyfriend 2011
That's My Boy
as Dante Spirou 2012
The Waterboy
as Gee Grenouille 1998
Little Nicky
as Peter 2000
The Wedding Singer
as David's Friend 1998
Grandma's Boy
as Dante 2006
Stuck on You
as Officer Hill 2003
Eight Crazy Nights
as Foot Locker Guy (voice) 2002
Strange Wilderness
as Danny Gutierrez 2008
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
as Self 2003
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star
as Dante 2011