The Dane Cook Handbook - Everything you need to know about Dane Cook

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Dane Jeffrey Cook (born March 18, 1972) is an American stand-up comedian and film actor. He has released five comedy albums: Harmful If Swallowed; Retaliation; Vicious Circle; Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden; and Isolated Incident. In 2006, Retaliation became the highest charting comedy album in 28 years and went platinum. He performed an HBO special in the Fall of 2006, Vicious Circle, a straight-to-DVD special titled Rough Around The Edges (which is included in the album of the same name), and a Comedy Central special in 2009 titled Isolated Incident.
He is credited as one of the first comedians to use a personal webpage and MySpace to build a large fan base and in 2006 was described as "alarmingly popular". As an actor, Cook has appeared in films since 1997, including Mystery Men, Waiting..., Employee of the Month, Good Luck Chuck, Dan in Real Life, Mr. Brooks, and My Best Friend's Girl.

This book is your ultimate resource for Dane Cook. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more.

In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Dane Cook's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Dane Cook, Answers to Nothing (film), Arlington, Massachusetts, Arlington High School (Arlington, Massachusetts), Balls Out, Buddy (1997 film), Comedy Central Presents, Comedy Central Records, Dan in Real Life, Dane Cook: Vicious Circle, Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour, Dave Chappelle, Employee of the Month (2006 film), Farce of the Penguins, Fat Pig, Gary Gulman, Good Luck Chuck, Harmful If Swallowed, Isolated Incident, Jay Davis, Josh Hamilton (actor), London (2005 drama film), Louie (TV series), Mr. 3000, Mr. Brooks, My Best Friend's Girl (2008 film), Mystery Men, Next Caller, Norbert Leo Butz, Planes (film), Premium Blend, Retaliation (Dane Cook album), Robert Kelly (comedian), Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garden…and more pages!

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• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 19 avril 2013
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• EAN13: 9781488505515
• Langue: English
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Contents

Articles Dane Cook Answers to Nothing (film) Arlington, Massachusetts Arlington High School (Arlington, Massachusetts) Balls Out Buddy (1997 film) Comedy Central Presents Comedy Central Records Dan in Real Life Dane Cook: Vicious Circle Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour Dave Chappelle Employee of the Month (2006 film) Farce of the Penguins Fat Pig Gary Gulman Good Luck Chuck Harmful If Swallowed Isolated Incident Jay Davis Josh Hamilton (actor) London (2005 drama film) Louie (TV series) Mr. 3000 Mr. Brooks My Best Friend's Girl (2008 film) Mystery Men Next Caller Norbert Leo Butz Planes (film) Premium Blend Retaliation (Dane Cook album) Robert Kelly (comedian) Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garden

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Simon Sez Teen Choice Awards The Soundtrack from Dane Cook's Tourgasm Theatre in the round Tourgasm Windy City Heat

References Article Sources and Contributors Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors

Article Licenses License

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Dane Cook

March 18, 1972 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.

Cook at Comic Con 2007 promotingGood Luck Chuck

Genres

Influences

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Stand-up, film, television

[1] Official website

1990–present

Retaliation,Dane Cook: Vicious Circle,Isolated Incident

Nationality

Stand-up comedy

American

Years active

George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Denis Leary, Steve Martin

Subject(s)

Observational comedy

Notable works and roles

Dane Jeffrey Cook

Birth name

Born

Dane Cook

Dane Cook

Dane Jeffrey Cook(born March 18, 1972) is an American stand-up comedian and film actor. He has released five comedy albums:Harmful If Swallowed;Retaliation;Vicious Circle;Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden; andIsolated Incident. In 2006,Retaliationbecame the highest charting comedy album in 28 years [] and went platinum. He performed an HBO special in the Fall of 2006,Vicious Circle, a straight-to-DVD special titledRough Around The Edges(which is included in the album of the same name), and a Comedy Central special in 2009 titledIsolated Incident. [] He is credited as one of the first comedians to use a personal webpage and MySpace to build a large fan base and in [2] 2006 was described as "alarmingly popular". As an actor, Cook has appeared in films since 1997, including Mystery Men,Waiting...,Employee of the Month,Good Luck Chuck,Dan in Real Life,Mr. Brooks, andMy Best Friend's Girl.

Website

Medium

Dane Cook

Personal life [] [3][4] Cook was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the second son of Donna Jean (n e Ford) and George F. Cook. [5] Cook has an older half-brother, Darryl, and five sisters. He grew up in a Roman Catholic family, and has Irish [6] ancestry. Cook was raised in Arlington, Massachusetts, where he attended Arlington High School. Cook has described himself as being "pretty quiet, pretty introverted, shy" as a child, although he was a "wild child" [] at home. He overcame his shyness in his junior year of high school when he began acting and doing stand-up [] comedy. After graduating from high school, he studied graphic design in college as a back-up plan in case he did [] not achieve success in comedy. He now designs all of his merchandise, including the cover of his albumHarmful If [] [7] Swallowedhas stated that he does not drink nor do drugs.. Cook Cook's half-brother Darryl was Cook's business manager until 2008, when it was discovered that Darryl and his wife had embezzled millions of dollars from Dane Cook. Both Darryl and his wife have been sentenced to prison for the [8] embezzlement.

Career

Stand-up

In 1994, Cook moved to New York City and began performing. Two years later, he moved to Los Angeles, [9] where he still lives today. His big break came in 1998 when he appeared on Comedy Central'sPremium Blend. In 2000, Cook did a half-hour special on Comedy Central Presents. Since then his special has won the Comedy Central Stand-up showdown twice in [] a row.

In 2003, Cook released his first CD/DVD,Harmful If Swallowed. He signed a contract with Comedy Central Records. The album is certified platinum. He released his second CD/DVD in 2005, entitledRetaliation. This Dane Cook album went double platinum and made Cook the first comic in 29 years to have an album at #4 on the [] Billboard charts. He performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, and then afterwards he joined Snoop Dogg in [] presenting the award for Best New Artist.

On April 15, 2005, Cook performed his first HBO Special entitled Vicious Circle.Vicious Circlewas filmed "in the round" at the TD Garden. The same year, Cook shot two pilot episodes for his own sitcom,Cooked. The sitcom never got picked up and the two pilot episodes were later released on DVD as the Lost Pilot Episodes. That same year, he embarked on a 30-day 20-show college tour called Tourgasm with his long time friends Robert Kelly, Gary Gulman, and Jay Davis. The tour was filmed and was later made into a 9-episode documentary on HBO. On December 3, 2005, Cook hostedSaturday Night Live. He would then go on to host the premiere of season 32 of SNL a year later. In 2006, Cook headlined for Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour and hosted the 2006 Teen Choice Awards alongside Jessica Simpson. The following year he won the award for Best Comedian. On November 12, 2007, Cook became the second comic to sell out Madison Square Garden. He did two sold out shows in one night. The show was filmed and would later be put onto a DVD to be sold on Cook's third comedy album. Cook won the Big Entertainer Award at the VH1 Big in '06 Awards, andRolling Stonemagazine's Hot Comic of the Year. The following day, November

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13, 2007, he released his third CD/DVD entitledRough Around The Edges, which was filmed live at Madison [citation needed] Square Garden in New York City. During that time, he embarked on his first arena tour. [10] On April 10, 2007, Cook broke The Laugh Factory's endurance record (previously held by Richard Pryor) by [11] performing on stage for 3 hours and 50 minutes. Dave Chappelle would break the record five days later. On [12] January 1, 2008, Cook later broke Chapelle's record, by performing on stage for 7 hours. From May 23, 2008 to May 25, 2008, Cook reunited with Robert Kelly and Al Del Bene for three shows at The Coliseum in Caesars Palace. From May 29, 2008, to June 4, 2008, the trio went to Iraq to perform for the troops. Del [citation needed] Bene was the Emcee, Kelly was the Feature, and Cook was the Headliner. He finished his fourth album,Isolated Incident; a performance which aired on Comedy Central on May 17, 2009, with the release of the record following two days later. He kicked off that tour at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, on April 25, 2009. This album will be the last as part of Cook's four record deal with Comedy Central Records. The new album was performed at The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, which is considered to be Cook's home base, where he goes and works on new material. He released the DVD version ofIsolated Incidentin [13] November 2009.

Critique [14] [2] Cook's style is principally "long-form storytelling" and "multipurpose phrases" with a casual attitude. Cook says his onstage persona is a combination of the personalities of his mom, Donna, and his dad, George. "My mother is like a Looney Tunes cartoon. She's wiggly ... She has the ability to tongue in cheek a lot, and do it in a way where she's being physical. My dad is the polar opposite. He always had a little 'what the fuck' in his voice. Even if he knew nothing about what he was talking about, he could sell it. So I looked at these two extremely funny people and [15] created a style of comedy from absorbing their actions." He explains: I wanted to create a stage persona for myself that allowed me to really speak about anything I want... So I can be a storyteller, I can be jokey, I can be corny, I can be a little vulgar, I can be a lot vulgar. And I'm not afraid to go anywhere to get the point of the joke across, even if I have to just blabber like a retard until it becomes apparent that I'm a retard and that the audience should laugh. [][2][16] Commentators in a variety of media sources have characterized Dane Cook's humor as unfunny. Comedian Ron White has criticized Dane Cook for his lack of real material and for his inflated ego; saying "[He] does not make [17] me laugh, at all, in any way, shape or form." When asked about his opinion of Cook onThe Howard Stern Show, [18] comedian Nick DiPaolo said "he doesn't make me laugh, but that doesn't mean he's not funny." On Boston radio station WBCN, Dane Cook was named by radio show Toucher and Rich to a tournament of the top 16 "Worst Comedians" and, based on listener voting, was voted the "Worst Comedian" of all. In theMichigan Daily, Elie Zwiebel and co-author Jesse Bean wrote that "he's managed to become one of the most overrated comics ever" and [19] that his act is "boringly stagnant". Jim Breuer talked about Cook's reputation within the comedy industry, saying: "Everyone kills this guy ... Not one comedian comes on [my Sirius radio show] and says 'I'm so happy for him', which is weird. ... They can't stand this [20] poor guy." Breuer went on to say that he personally thinks Cook is a "tremendous performer".

Accusations of plagiarism Comedian Joe Rogan has claimed that Cook performed a bit on an episode ofPremium Blendthat Rogan had developed onI'm Gonna Be Dead Someday(sketch titled "Tigers Fucking"), and claimed to have performed the [21] routine earlier in clubs with Cook present. Other comedians have also accused Cook of stealing their material. A 2007 article inRadarmagazine about joke theft included Rogan's allegations, as well as the allegations of an anonymous "veteran comic" who accused Cook of appropriating one of that comic's "very physical routines," despite [22] a direct request by the comedian that Cook stop using the routine in question. The piece also noted widespread

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Internet discussion of the similarity between the bits "Struck by a Vehicle," "Itchy Asshole," and "My Son Optimus Prime," from Cook's 2005 albumRetaliation, and the bits "Guy on a Bike," "Itchy Asshole," and "Kid's Names," [22] from comic Louis C.K.'s 2003 albumLive in Houston. In 2011, Cook played himself in an episode ofLouie, scripted by C.K., centering on a fictional encounter between the two comics during which they discuss the [23] controversy.

Film Cook began with small film roles in the late 90's, includingMystery Menas "The Waffler," and opposite Dennis [24] Rodman in 1999'sSimon Sez. In 2006, Cook starred in his first leading role as the slacker box boy Zack Bradley inEmployee of the Month, which co-starred Jessica Simpson and Dax Shepard. Poorly received by critics, the film made a modest $30 million against [25] a $12 million budget. In June 2007, Cook co-starred in his first dramatic role as the devious photographer "Mr. Smith" inMr. Brooks, which starred Kevin Costner. The film debuted at #4 at the box office. The film grossed [26] $10,017,067 in the opening weekend. In September 2007, Cook starred as dentist Charlie Logan inGood Luck Chuck, which co-starred Jessica Alba and Dan Fogler. The film was the second-highest grossing film (#1 Comedy) at the U.S. box office in its opening weekend, grossing $13.6 million in 2,612 theaters. The film went on to have a total box office tally of approximately [27] $35 million U.S. and $24 million foreign. It was received very poorly by critics. A month later, Cook co-starred as Mitch Burns inDan In Real Life, which starred Steve Carell. The film grossed $11.8 million in 1,921 theaters its opening weekend, ranking #2 at the box office. As of July 6, 2008, it has grossed $62,745,217. It received moderate [28] to good reviews from critics. In 2008, Cook starred as air purifier call-center supervisor Tank Turner inMy Best Friend's Girlwith Kate Hudson, Jason Biggs, and Alec Baldwin. The film grossed $8.2 million in its opening weekend, debuting at #3 at the box [29] office, but received poor reviews from critics. In 2010, Cook auditioned for the role of Captain America forCaptain America: The First Avenger, although the [30] director, Joe Johnston, did not have him on the short list for the part. [31][32] He will voice the lead character of Dusty Crophopper in the animated film,Planes.

Stage On November 18, 2010, it was announced that both Cook and Josh Hamilton will be starring in Neil LaBute's 2011 [33] Broadway production ofFat Pigwas scheduled to begin in March 2011. However, before the show. Production [34] began it was postponed for financial reasons, with intent to reschedule it for the 2011-12 season instead.

Television [35][36] In May of 2012 it was announced that Cook would be starring in the new NBC comedy Next Caller. On [37] October 12, 2012 the show was canceled prior to its airing despite having already filmed four out of six episodes.

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Released: May 19, 2009

2009

Isolated Incident

US Sales: 1,264,748

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US Sales: 1,215,409

2006:Dane Cook's Tourgasm(3DVD) 2007:The Lost Pilots(DVD) Sony Pictures Television. 2011In the FutureSteel Panther Balls Out

Harmful If Swallowed

Released: July 22, 2003

US Sales: TBA

US US US US CA Heat Indie Comedy

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2005

Albums

2003

Tours aTourgasm 2006 (w/ Robert Kelly, Gary Gulman, Jay Davis) aRough Around The Edges Tour 2007 a Globo Thermo Tour 2009 (w/ Robert Kelly and Al Del Bene)–In a Shave Magazine review of the Globo Thermo tour, Jake Tomlinson expressed that "his live performance quite enjoyable", and gave the concert 4 out of [38] 5 stars.

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Year

Released: November 22, 2010

"—" denotes the album didn't chart.

Released: November 13, 2007

I Did My Best: Greatest Hits Album

Album

Other releases

Retaliation aReleased: July 26, 2005

Singles a (2006)I'll Never Be You–#100 (U.S. Pop), #4 (Germany) a (2007)Forward [39] a (2010) Drunk Girl/Red Car Cook co-wrote and performed the song "Ruthie Pigface Draper" for the Dan In Real Life film with Norbert Leo [40] Butz.

2010

2007

Discography

US Sales: 92,000

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1

Sales

Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garden

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Peak chart positions

20

US Sales: TBA

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165

1

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15

Matt Williams

Episode: Loa Aloha

Mitch Burns

Tank Turner

1997

The Waffler

Fair Cop

Neal Luff

Sausage Mascot

Zack Bradley

David

Floyd

Spiral

Tim

Simon Sez

Flypaper

Mystery Men

Buddy

Dane Cook

Stuck on You

Bob

The Late Show

8 Guys

The Touch

Terrell Chasman

2002

L.A.X.

Torque

Employee of the Month

George

Mr. 3000

2005

2006

London

Waiting...

Episode: Oh Louie/Tickets

Chuck/Charlie

Himself

Mr. Smith

Principal Karl Verge

Voice

Dusty Crophopper

Dane

2003

1999–2001

Stand-up comedy series Episode:June 28, 2000

2000

Notes

Role

Good Luck Chuck

2013

2011

television film

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2008

Mr. Brooks

Detention

Hawaii Five-0

Dan in Real Life

My Best Friend's Girl

Louie

Planes

Ryan

Himself

Episode: April 12, 1999 Episode: March 14, 2001

Answers to Nothing

Officer Fraioli

Completed

Voice

Voice

Online Penguin

Comedy Central Presents

1999

Nick Miranda

Himself

Filmography

Year

Title

Roman Polanski

Windy City Heat

Farce of the Penguins

2007

2004

Dane Cook

References Notes

[1] http://www.danecook.com [2] "Overcooked" (http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2006/09/03/dane_cook/index.html?source=search&aim=/ent/tv/review), Salon.com [4] http://www.wickedlocal.com/arlington/news/x668819383 [6] http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=37346 [8] (http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2010/11/25/Woman-sentenced-in-Cook-thefts/UPI-36521290700109/) UPI.com. (2010-11-25); retrieved 2010-12-20 [11] Dave Chappelle's standup marathon: 6 hours, 12 minutes (http:/ /www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/12/04/people.davechappelle.ap/ ) [13] Dane Cook refines comedy act (http:/ /jam.canoe.ca/Movies/Artists/C/Cook_Dane/2009/12/09/12091016-sun.html) Jam.canoe.ca [14] Dane Cook finds humor in darkest times on latest tour, coming to Van Andel Arena on Friday (http:/ /www.mlive.com/entertainment/ grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/10/dane_cook_finds_humor_in_darke.html) Grand Rapids Press [16] "Pop Life: The Joke's on Us: How can any comedian get as famous as Dane Cook has with no jokes?" (http:/ /www.rollingstone.com/ news/story/12073063/pop_life_the_jokes_on_us) by Rob Sheffield,Rolling Stone, October 19, 2006. [17] "Ron White Interview" by David Medsker (http:/ /www.bullz-eye.com/entertainment/interviews/2006/ron_white.htm). [20] "Comics Question the Rise of Dane Cook" (http:/ /www.free-press-release.com/news/200611/1163129555.html),Free Press Release, November 9, 2006. [21] "Joe Rogan Exposes Dane Cook" (http:/ /media.putfile.com/Joe-Rogan-Exposes-Joke-Thieves) [22] Getlen, Larry. "Take the Funny and Run",Radarmagazine, February 14, 2007. [23] Dane Cook settles Louis C.K. joke-stealing feud on Louie (http:/ /popwatch.ew.com/2011/08/05/ dane-cook-settles-joke-stealing-feud-on-louis/)EW.com, August 5, 2011. [24] IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168172/) [28] Dan in Real Life (2007) (http:/ /www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dan_in_real_life/). Rottentomatoes.com [29] My Best Friend's Girl (2008) (http:/ /www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10008611-my_best_friends_girl/). Rottentomatoes.com [32] Dane Cook Leads the Voice Cast for Disney's Planes (http:/ /www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=100955) [37] http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/12/nbc-cancels-mid-season-comedy-next-caller-before-it-airs/ 152807/ [40] Dan in Real Life (2007)–Soundtracks (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480242/soundtrack)

External links a Official website (http://www.danecook.com) Dane Cook (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0176981/) at the Internet Movie Database

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