An Evening with Dante Basco

Join Cornell University Program Board and Cornell Asian Pacific Student Union for An Evening with Dante Basco on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Call Auditorium! This moderated Q and A gives you the opportunity to hear directly from Dante Basco about his journey through Hollywood, voice acting, and spoken word, and to learn more about the experiences that shaped his career. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7 PM. RSVP on below. Seats are limited, so reserve yours now!

Dante Basco first made his mark as Rufio, the unforgettable leader of the Lost Boys in Steven Spielberg’s Hook. He went on to star in Take the Lead opposite Antonio Banderas and appear in The Chang Family Saves the World. He is widely recognized as the voice of Disney’s American Dragon: Jake Long and as a villain in Nickelodeon’s Avatar.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Dante began breakdancing at just 8 years old with his brothers as The Street Freaks, quickly becoming one of the top groups in the Bay Area. After moving to Los Angeles, he built an extensive career across film and television, with credits including Entourage, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Nash Bridges, Touched by an Angel, and Providence, along with recurring roles on Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Moesha, and MTV’s Undressed. His film work includes Biker Boyz, But I’m a Cheerleader, The Debut, and Fakin’ Da Funk. Beyond the screen, he has also shared his spoken word poetry on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Poetry Jam.
Don’t miss the chance to hear from a dynamic performer whose originality and talent continue to define his career.

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