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Dana Snyder
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| Born | 1973/1974 (age 51–52) Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Other names | Carmine Decenzo |
| Education | Las Vegas High School |
| Alma mater | Webster University (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Christine Snyder
(m. 2005) |
| Children | 1 |
Dana Snyder is an American actor and comedian. He is famous for his voice roles in many animated TV shows. You might know him as Master Shake from Aqua Teen Hunger Force or Granny Cuyler from Squidbillies. He also voiced Baby Ball in Ballmastrz: 9009.
Dana Snyder has lent his voice to characters in popular shows like Gazpacho in Cartoon Network's Chowder. He was also Dr. Colosso in Nickelodeon's comedy The Thundermans. More recently, he voiced Scratch in Disney Channel's The Ghost and Molly McGee. Besides voice acting, he has appeared in live-action TV shows such as Saul of the Mole Men.
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Early Life and Education
Dana Snyder was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. When he was a kid, he was inspired by comedians like Don Rickles and Rip Taylor. These stars made him want to become an actor.
He finished high school at Las Vegas High School in 1992. Later, he went to Webster University in St. Louis. In 1996, he earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from their theater program.
Voice Acting Career Highlights
Dana Snyder became well-known for his voice acting. He got the role of Master Shake in Aqua Teen Hunger Force after an audition over the phone. He talked with Dave Willis, who helped create the show.
Snyder has voiced many other characters. He was Gazpacho in Chowder and Granny Cuyler in Squidbillies. He also voiced Baby Ball in Ballmastrz: 9009. Other roles include Leonard the Koala in The Penguins of Madagascar and Mr. Baldwin in Fish Hooks.
He also voiced Alistair in the movie Open Season 3. In 2013, he started voicing Dr. Colosso in The Thundermans. He played the rabbit form and the human form of the character. He also voiced Graballa the Hutt in Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures.
In 2021, Dana Snyder joined The Patrick Star Show as Patrick Star's grandfather. He also began voicing Scratch the ghost in The Ghost and Molly McGee.
Stage and Live-Action Roles
Besides voice acting, Dana Snyder has performed on stage. In 2010, he went on a tour called Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live! with Dave Willis.
He has also acted in plays. In 2010 and 2011, he played Max Bialystock in the musical The Producers. He performed in other plays like Run For Your Wife and The Sound of Music. He has worked at several theaters across the United States.
Snyder has made guest appearances in live-action TV shows. These include ER and Brothers and Sisters. He also appeared in Saul of the Mole Men and Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell.
Podcasts and Other Work
Dana Snyder co-hosted a free podcast called Ken P.D. Snydecast. It started in 2006 and ended in 2017. .....
Since 2018, he has hosted Dino and Dana's Safe Space Starring Spencer and Tish. This podcast features other comedians and guests.
Film and Television Roles
Dana Snyder has voiced characters in many films and TV shows.
Film Voice Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Dante's Inferno | Ulysses, Strom Thurmond | |
| 2007 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters | Master Shake | |
| 2010 | Open Season 3 | Alistair | Direct-to-video |
| 2011 | A Letter to Momo | Kawa | English dub |
| 2015 | Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts | The Penguin | Direct-to-video |
| 2015 | Hell and Back | Garthog | |
| 2016 | Nerdland | Confused Guy # | |
| 2016 | Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants | The Penguin, Buzz | Direct-to-video film |
| 2018 | Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost | Skip Taylor | |
| 2022 | Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm | Master Shake | |
| 2023 | The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart | The Alchemist | |
| Urkel Saves Santa: the Movie | Mr. Kalan and Bus Dispatch | ||
| 2024 | The Thundermans Return | Dr. Colosso |
Television Voice Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000–present | Aqua Teen Hunger Force | Master Shake | Main role |
| 2001 | Sealab 2021 | Master Shake | Episode: "Murphy Murph & the Feng Shui Bunch" |
| 2005–2021 | Squidbillies | Granny Cuyler | Main role |
| 2005–2006 | Minoriteam | Dr. Wang | Recurring role |
| 2006 | Robot Chicken | Master Shake, Various Voices | 4 episodes |
| 2006–2007 | Come On Over | Dr. FullOvit | 3 episodes |
| 2006–2018 | The Venture Bros. | The Alchemist, President Breyer, Dog-Man, Mr. Sample, Bonizobo Tribesman, Parade Announcer | Recurring role |
| 2007–2008 | Code Monkeys | Todd, Benny | 24 episodes |
| 2007–2010 | Chowder | Gazpacho, various voices | 48 episodes |
| 2010 | The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack | Herman, various voices | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | The Cartoonstitute | Danger Planet | Episode: "Danger Planet" |
| 2010 | Robotomy | Dreadnot, Thunderbyte | 10 episodes |
| 2010–2013 | Mad | Various voices | 29 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Leonard | 4 episodes |
| 2010–2014 | Fish Hooks | Mr. Baldwin, Bud, Clamantha's Mom | 31 episodes |
| 2012 | Superjail! | Prison Pee Dee | 5 episodes |
| 2013–2018 | Adventure Time | Ancient Sleeping Magi of Life Giving | 5 episodes |
| 2013, 2015 | Bob's Burgers | Pud, Sheldon | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2018 | The Thundermans | Dr. Colosso | Main role |
| 2014 | The Haunted Hathaways | Dr. Colosso | Episode: "The Haunted Thundermans" |
| 2014 | Bravest Warriors | The Thing, Puppet Characters | Episode: "The Puppetyville Horror" |
| 2014 | Creature Commandos | Warren Griffith | Shorts |
| 2014–2015 | Turbo Fast | Buster Move | 2 episodes |
| 2014–2016 | Triptank | Dana, Gene, various voices | 21 episodes |
| 2015 | DC Super Friends | The Penguin | 7 episodes |
| 2015–2018 | Pickle and Peanut | McSweats | 9 episodes |
| 2016 | Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures | Graballa the Hutt | 8 episodes |
| 2016 | Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn | Dr. Colosso | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Harvey Beaks | Blargus | Episode: "Technoscare" |
| 2016–2018 | Justice League Action | Plastic Man, The Penguin | 7 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes | Doctor Greyman, Elf King, Cough Man | 7 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | Welcome to the Wayne | Wendell, Edward Hopper | Recurring role |
| 2018–2020 | Ballmastrz: 9009 | Baby Ball | Main role |
| 2018 | Dallas & Robo | Fat Paul | Main role |
| 2018–2022 | Paradise PD | Stanley Hopson, Dusty Marlow | Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–4) |
| 2018 | 12 oz. Mouse | Buzby | Episode: "Invictus" |
| 2018 | LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars | Graballa the Hutt | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart | Medatatin' Melvin | Episode: "Flyaway" |
| 2020 | ThunderCats Roar | Vultureman, Berbils | 18 episodes |
| 2021–present | The Patrick Star Show | GrandPat Star | Main role |
| 2021–2024 | The Ghost and Molly McGee | Scratch | Main role |
| 2021–2025 | Jellystone! | Snagglepuss, various voices | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Aquaman: King of Atlantis | Ocean Master, Robot Hands | Miniseries; voice role |
| 2021 | Cake | Cat | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales | Graballa the Hutt | Television special |
| 2022 | Farzar | Ficheal, Bazarath | Voice role |
| 2022–present | Chibiverse | Scratch | 5 episodes |
| 2022–2023 | Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years | GrandPat Star | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | SpongeBob SquarePants | GrandPat Star | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Smiling Friends | Rotten The Snowman | Episode: "Pim Finally Turns Green" |
| 2025 | The Thundermans: Undercover | Dr. Colosso | Recurring role |
Video Game Voice Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2007 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am | Master Shake |
| 2010 | White Knight Chronicles | Belcitane |
| 2012 | Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two | Gremlin Jamface |
| 2023 | Justice League: Cosmic Chaos | Mister Mxyzptlk |
| 2025 | Date Everything! | Vaughn Trapp, Smokonio |
Live-Action Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | ER | Paranoid Man | Episode: "Lights Out" |
| 2007 | Brothers & Sisters | Office Worker | Episode: "Home Front" |
| 2007 | Saul of the Mole Men | Kiko, Strata Operator, Benjamin Franklin | 20 episodes |
| 2008 | The Young Person's Guide to History | Benjamin Franklin | Television special |
| 2013–2019 | Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell | Lucas, Troy | 13 episodes |
| 2016 | Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything | Mr. Funkus | 3 episodes |
Other Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters | Master Shake | Writer, performer: "... Love", & Voice Actor |
| 2009 | G4 Presents Comic-Con '09 Live | Belcitane | Performer: "Nature's Bounty" and "Yellowcake" |
| 2022 | Nuzlocke but My Friends Control My Pokémon | Giratina | Voice Actor, Saltydkdan livestream, episode "and they all DIE", voice provided via soundboard |
| 2023 | Star Trek: Very Short Treks | Bragu | Voice actor, episode: "Worst Contact" |
See also
In Spanish: Dana Snyder para niños
