Known from movies

Grandma’s Boy (2006)
like Dante

50 First Dates (2004)
as a security guard

Mr. Deeds (2002)
as Murf

The Water Boy (1998)
as Gee Grenouille



Introduction

You may know him as a man who regularly appears in Adam Sandler’s films. But did you know that Peter Dante has a prominent career on his own? Why does his wife’s name sound so familiar, despite not being a Hollywood celebrity?

Early life and family

Peter Francis Dante was born on December 16, 1968 in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Nothing is revealed about his parents, possible siblings, or his early years, except that he attended a local high school and took a postgraduate year at Fork Union Military Academy, an all-male preparatory boarding school, several years after his matriculation. which is based in Fork Union, Virginia, USA.

While there he played football and lacrosse. He later enrolled at Hofstra University, a private university in Hempstead, New York, USA where he perfected his lacrosse skills; he later became an assistant coach for Loyola Marymount University’s team for the 2011 season. He also coached other club teams that reached several state championships, such as the Riptide lacrosse team.

TV and feature film career

Dante made his acting debut in 1995 when he made guest appearances on two TV series, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show” and “The Larry Sanders Show”.

Three years later, in 1998, he landed a minor role in the comedy film “The Wedding Singer” alongside Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, the first of many films in which he would co-star with Sandler. That same year, he and Sandler both appeared in another comedy movie, “The Waterboy” in which Dante played Gee Grenouille.

In 1999, Dante appeared in “Matters of Consequence”, as well as Dennis Dugan’s comedy film “Big Daddy”, opposite Sandler, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, and Jon Stewart. The following year, Dante landed the role of Peter in the comedy film “Little Nicky”, and in 2002 he played Murph in “Mr. Deeds”, opposite Winona Ryder, Sandler and John Turturro.

That same year, he landed his first voice acting role, providing the voice of Foot Locker Guy in Seth Kearsley’s animated comedy film “Eight Crazy Nights”.

Dante portrayed several characters in 2003, actually himself in a cameo in “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star”, opposite David Spade, Alyssa Milano and Mary McCormack, and Officer JJ Hill in “Stuck on You”, starring Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear and Eva Mendes. In 2004, he made a brief appearance as a security guard in the famous romantic comedy film “50 First Dates”, and in 2006, he appeared in Nicholaus Goossen’s feature film “Grandma’s Boy”, playing – apparently coincidentally – a character named Dante. , but which he also produced.

In 2007, Dante portrayed Tony Paroni in “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry”, a comedy film about two firefighters (played by Sandler and Kevin James) who pose as a gay couple so they can receive an allowance for their domestic partner. He also made a cameo appearance in the TV series “The King of Queens”.

In 2008, he appeared in “Strange Wilderness” and in “The Wife and Times of Teddy Berman”. In 2010, he starred as Dinger in the comedy movie “Costa Rican Summer” accompanied by Pamela Anderson and Brock Kelly.

Dante appeared in several 2011 titles such as “Hust Go with It”, “Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star”, “Pretend Time”, and “Jack and Jill”.

In 2012, he played Dante Spirou in the comedy film “That’s My Boy”, and the following year appeared in “Grown Ups 2” alongside Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock.

Dante then retired from acting until 2017 when he made a guest appearance in the TV series “Typical Rick”. As of June 2020, he had only a few supporting roles in TV series including ‘Sugar and Toys’ and ‘The Dab Roast’. He is announced to appear in several unreleased movies, including “The Pizza Joint”, “Road to Wherever”, and “Paper Bullets”.

Other career endeavors

Apart from being known as an actor, Dante is also a musician, writer and producer.

He is a member of the musical group Rad Omen along with DJ Troublemaker, Dirt Nasty, Benji Madden and Steven Laing. In 2011, he released his debut album, which he called “Peace, Love and Freedom”. One of his recording colleagues is his fellow actor and friend, Adam Sandler.

Private life

Dante keeps most of his personal life private. He married film producer Cynthia Pett-Dante – details of their relationship have not been disclosed, but they have a son Jake together. Rumors of their divorce are apparently true as Cynthia filed papers in 2010. Cynthia is known for producing movies and series like “Mean Machine” and “Sorry for Your Loss”. She is also a manager of the famous actor Brad Pitt.

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Dante and Adam Sendler met through a chance, when Sandler showed up with Garry Shandling, who was Dante’s co-worker at the time, at a local basketball game they were playing nearby. After realizing they were from the same area, Sandler asked Dante to play a one-on-one game, and the two remained best friends ever since.

Legal issues

Throughout his career, Dante has had several legal problems. In 2008, he filed for a restraining order against the husband of a woman he allegedly spoke to in a flirtatious manner. He stated that the man threatened to “cut off his genitals and shove it down his throat.”

In 2018, Dante and Cynthia were sued by actress Megan Fox, who claimed that the Malibu home she bought from the couple for $3.2 million had serious undisclosed problems, and sought $5 million in damages.

Net value

Despite mainly playing minor roles, Peter Dante has a net worth estimated for about $10 million! However, he makes most of his fortune through his divorce from Cynthia Pett-Dante. The movie he produced, “Grandma’s Boy”, made over $7 million at the box office, but generated over $30 million in DVD sales!

Physical Characteristics

Peter Dante has dark hair and brown eyes. He is 1.80 m tall and weighs about 80 kg. He has an athletic physique and is considered handsome by many.

General information

First and last name	Peter Dante
Net value	$14 million
Date of birth	December 16, 1968
Height	1.88m
Profession	Television producer, Singer-songwriter, Actor
Education	Hofstra University
Nationality	American

Family

Performance

Movies

Grandma’s Boy, The Waterboy, Little Nicky, Big Daddy, Grown Ups 2, Mr. Deeds, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Strange Wilderness, The Wedding Singer, That’s My Boy, Just Go With It, Eight Crazy Nights, Jack and Jill, Costa Rican Summer, Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star, stuck to you

Links to social profiles

To notice

#	Marks / Signs
1	Many of the characters he portrays are named “Dante,” whether for a first name or a last name.

Facts

Pictures

Movies

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
The pizza joint	2017	after-production	Account
Adults 2	2013		Officer Dante
That’s my boy	2012		Dante Spirou
Pretend time	2011	TV serials	Bladder
Jack and Jill	2011/i		Carol’s boyfriend
Bucky Larson: Born to be a star	2011		Dante
Just get on with it	2011		Pickup guy #2
Costa Rican summer	2010		dinger
Teddy Berman’s wife and times	2008	TV serials	the Caveman
Strange Wilderness	2008		Danny Gutierrez
I now pronounce you Chuck & Larry	2007		Tony Paroni
The king of queens	2007	TV serials	Justin Ravo
Grandma’s boy	2006		Dante
50 first dates	2004		Guard
Stuck on you	2003		Agent JJ ​​Hill
El sanctuary	2003
Dickie Roberts: former child star	2003		Peter Dante
Eight crazy nights	2002		Foot Locker Man (voice)
Mr. Daden	2002		Murf
Little Nicky	2000		Peter
Big Daddy	1999		Tommy Grayton
Consequence issues	1999		Peter
The Waterboy	1998		Gosh Grenouille
The wedding singer	1998		David’s friend
The Larry Sanders Show	1995-1996	TV serials	Steve / Deliveryman
The Jeff Foxworthy Show	1995	TV serials	Howard’s golfing friend

Mixed

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Larry Sanders Show	1994	TV series production staff – 14 episodes

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status	Character
Jack and Jill	2011/i	artist: “Baby, it’s cold outside”
Strange Wilderness	2008	artist: “Strange Wilderness” / writer: “Strange Wilderness”
I now pronounce you Chuck & Larry	2007	artist: “Freedom ’90”
Deuce Bigalow: European gigolo	2005	artist: “Somethin’ Stupid”

Music Department

Title	Year	Status	Character
The wedding singer	1998	playback singer

Producer

Title	Year	Status	Character
Grandma’s boy	2006	co-producer

Thank you

Title	Year	Status	Character
dummy	2002	special thanks

Yourself

Title	Year	Status	Character
Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Look at Ancient Aliens	2016	TV Miniseries	Himself
The John Kerwin Show	2015	TV serials	Self / Guest
Lord of the Freaks	2015	Documentary	Himself
Up close with Carrie Keagan	2008	TV serials	Himself
Deep inside	2008	TV serials	Himself
Satan’s Top Forty	2001	Video documentary short	Himself
Comedy Central canned ham	2000	TV serials	Himself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia