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Dan Cortese
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Dan Cortese (born September 14, 1967 in Sewickley, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American actor.
Cortese first came to prominence as host of MTV Sports from 1992 to 1993. He has had starring roles in the 1993 remake of Route 66, Traps, Melrose Place, The Single Guy, Veronica's Closet, Rock Me Baby, and Ball & Chain. Cortese appeared in the NBC television series Seinfeld, where he played Elaine's ultra-cool, vapid, good-looking boyfriend. In the episode, he was dubbed a "mimbo." He was also featured in the WB television series What I Like About You in a recurring role as Vic, Val's husband, and in several episodes of 8 Simple Rules, playing Bridget's tennis coach.
Prior to becoming an actor, he played football while attending college and took his UNC team to the Aloha Bowl as a wide receiver. He graduated with a B.A. in Broadcasting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Cortese stands 5'11" tall (1.80 m).
During "Your Way, Right Away" campaign at Burger King during the 1990s, Burger King hired Dan Cortese as their official spokesperson. Cortese would often be seen visiting with Burger King customers and getting them flame grilled whoppers, customized to their liking. He would also been seen hanging out in the back, grilling burgers with Burger King workers. He was then given the nickname of "Dan Dan: The Whopper Man" in the commercials. Since the campaign ended, Cortese has been working to shake his image as "the Whopper Man".
- Dan Cortese at the Internet Movie Database
- University of North Carolina Famous Alumni
- Entertainment Weekly "Dan Dan The Whopper Man" article [1]
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