"After 'Hook,' it was so sad for all of us to watch the set get destroyed. We were at the end of 'Hook,' and we're walking off the Sony lot and we're literally seeing the boat get destroyed. That was the sad thing, seeing that go."
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Dante Basco, born on August 29, 1975, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a multifaceted talent known for his work as an actor, voice actor, and producer. Rising to fame with his iconic portrayal of Rufio in the cult classic film "Hook," Basco has since lent his distinctive voice to beloved characters like Zuko in "Avatar: The Last Airbender." His heritage as a Filipino American informs his artistry, making him a prominent figure in advocating for representation in media. Basco's career is a testament to creativity and resilience, inspiring generations of artists.
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"The crazy thing about 'Hook' was it was one of the movies in town that everybody knew about. It was the biggest film shooting in Hollywood at the time and the idea of Robin Williams playing Peter Pan really captured everybody's imagination."
Dante Basco
"'Dead Poets Society' was a very influential film on me and so talking about that movie with him, he just inspired me to continue writing poetry and we talked a lot about our favourite poets. My wrap present from Robin was a beautiful limited edition copy of Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass' and that's a great memory for me."
Dante Basco