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Hugh Dane

1942 – 2018

American actor

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About Hugh Dane

Lived 1942 – 2018 (aged 75). Hugh Dane was an American television actor and actor.

Hugh Dane (October 21, 1942 – May 16, 2018) was an American character actor. He was best known for playing Hank the security guard on the television sitcom The Office from 2005 to 2013.

Acting career Dane's professional acting career began with a role in the 1989 video game, It Came from the Desert, before moving on to his first television role in a two-part episode of Hunter. In 1991, Dane acted in his first film role as a corrections officer in the crime-thriller Ricochet. In the following years, Dane played small roles in popular television series' such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Boy Meets World, Martin, Friends, Sister, Sister, Monk and Girl Meets World.

Dane received the most recognition for his role as Hank, the head of security, in The Office. He also played the role of a judge in Netflix's Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.

In 1999, Dane returned to film, acting in such movies as Restraining Order, Joy Ride, Reflections: A Story of Redemption, Ralph & Stanley, Beautiful Dreamer, For Heaven's Sake, StarStruck, and Bridesmaids.

Death Dane died on May 16, 2018, at the age of 75 from pancreatic cancer.

Filmography

Film

Television

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugh Dane?

American actor (1942-2018)

When was Hugh Dane born?

Hugh Dane was born on 21 October 1942 in Arizona.

When did Hugh Dane die?

Hugh Dane died on 16 May 2018 in Los Angeles.

What was Hugh Dane's occupation?

Hugh Dane was a television actor and actor.

What nationality was Hugh Dane?

Hugh Dane was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugh Dane

· Wikidata: Q16203728

· DBpedia: Hugh Dane

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