Dane Jeffrey Cook is an American stand-up comedian and film actor. He released three comedy albums: Harmful If Swallowed, Retaliation, and Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden. Retaliation became the highest charting comedy album in 28 years and went double platinum. Cook performed an HBO special in the fall of 2006, Vicious Circle, a straight to DVD special entitled Rough Around The Edges, and has made numerous television appearances. As an actor, Cook has appeared in fifteen films since 1997, including Mystery Men and Waiting.... He also starred in major movie roles since 2006 including Employee of the Month and Good Luck Chuck. He also had supporting roles in Mr. Brooks (a departure from his standard comedic roles) and Dan in Real Life. Most recently, Cook starred in My Best Friend's Girl.

Born March 18, 1972 his primary personality traits are represented by the Chinese Zodiac elemental animal sign, the Water Rat. The Water Rat is the gentlest of the breed. He probably has good communications skills and is likely a good people person. He is fun to be around and the first one we seek out when we want to know what's happening. Flexibility comes naturally to him, and he readily adapt to changing circumstances. Also, he most likely will be a lifelong learner.