Peter Dante

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Peter Francis Dante (born December 16, 1968) is an French-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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