Dan Fogler facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dan Fogler
Fogler in 2018
Born	Daniel Kevin Fogler (1976-10-20) October 20, 1976 (age 48) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Education	Boston University (BFA)
Occupation	Actor comedian writer
Years active	1997–present
Spouse(s)	Jodie Capes ​ (m. 2009)​
Children	2

Daniel Kevin Fogler (born October 20, 1976) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his roles in movies like Fantastic Beasts (where he plays Jacob Kowalski) and Balls of Fury. He has also lent his voice to animated films such as Kung Fu Panda and Horton Hears a Who!. On TV, you might recognize him as Luke from The Walking Dead. In 2005, Dan Fogler won a special award called the Tony Award for his acting in the Broadway show The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Early Life and Education

Dan Fogler was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 20, 1976. His mom, Shari, was an English teacher, and his dad, Richard, was a surgeon. Dan is Jewish.

He went to elementary school at the Windmill Montessori School in Brooklyn. Later, he graduated from Poly Prep Country Day School in 1994. After high school, he studied acting at the School of Theatre at Boston University.

Dan Fogler's Acting Career

Dan Fogler started his TV career in 2002 on a show called 30 Seconds to Fame. He appeared as a contestant, doing an impression of actor Al Pacino.

He has been a guest star on many TV shows. These include The Goldbergs, Hannibal, and The Good Wife. He also did voice work for the animated show American Dad!.

Broadway and Awards

In 2005, Dan Fogler made his big debut on Broadway. He starred in the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. For his role as William Barfée, he won the Theatre World Award. He also won a Tony Award, which is a very important award for theater actors.

Movie Roles and Voice Acting

Dan Fogler has starred in many movies. In 2007, he played Randy Daytona in Balls of Fury. He also appeared in Good Luck Chuck with Jessica Alba.

He is well-known for his role as Jacob Kowalski in the Fantastic Beasts film series. These movies are based on the magical world created by J. K. Rowling. He first appeared in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in 2016.

Dan Fogler is also a talented voice actor. He voiced characters in popular animated films like Horton Hears a Who! and Kung Fu Panda. He also voiced Gribble in Disney's Mars Needs Moms.

Writing and Directing

Besides acting, Dan Fogler also writes and directs. In 2007, he wrote and directed a play called Elephant in the Room. He also wrote and directed the movie Hysterical Psycho, which came out in 2009.

He co-wrote and co-directed the 2014 film Don Peyote. Famous actors like Anne Hathaway and Josh Duhamel appeared in it.

Graphic Novels

Dan Fogler has also written graphic novels. His first one, a horror story collection called Moon Lake, was published in 2010. He later released Brooklyn Gladiator in 2018 and Fishkill in 2020.

Personal Life

In 2009, Dan Fogler married Jodie Capes. She helps actors and artists with their careers. They have two daughters named Edie and Franny.

In 2020, Dan shared that he had worked hard to lose weight for his health. He wanted to stay healthy for his family and avoid health problems.

Awards and Nominations

See also

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