Dan Fogler
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An American actor and comedian born in Brooklyn, New York, with roots in theatre, where he won a Tony Award for the play 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'. On screen he is best known as the No-Maj baker Jacob Kowalski across the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' (2016), 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' (2018) and 'The Secrets of Dumbledore' (2022) films. He also voiced Zeng in 'Kung Fu Panda' (2008). A warm, endearing comic presence, Fogler brings heart and everyman charm to fantasy and genre projects alike.
Dan Fogler
38 Movies
14 Series
An American actor and comedian born in Brooklyn, New York, with roots in theatre, where he won a Tony Award for the play 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'. On screen he is best known as the No-Maj baker Jacob Kowalski across the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' (2016), 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' (2018) and 'The Secrets of Dumbledore' (2022) films. He also voiced Zeng in 'Kung Fu Panda' (2008). A warm, endearing comic presence, Fogler brings heart and everyman charm to fantasy and genre projects alike.
Movies
Plays Jacob Kowalski
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
2022
Plays Zeng (voice)
Kung Fu Panda
2008
Plays Jacob Kowalski
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016
Plays Councilman / Yummo Wickersham (voice)
Horton Hears a Who!
2008
Plays Albert Grossman
A Complete Unknown
2024
Plays Carl / Pilot / Racer (voice)
DC League of Super-Pets
2022
Plays Gribble (voice)
Mars Needs Moms
2011
Plays Jacob Kowalski
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018
Plays Dr. Stu Klaminsky
Good Luck Chuck
2007
Plays Governor William Bradford (voice)
Free Birds
2013
Plays Hutch
Fanboys
2009
Plays Buck Reingold
Spinning Gold
2023
Plays Devon
Taking Woodstock
2009
Director
Plays Psychiatrist
Hysterical Psycho
2009
Plays The Apothecary
Juliet & Romeo
2025
Plays Keith Denholz
Custody
2016
Plays Con-Ployee
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
Plays Mr. Drumm
Barely Lethal
2015
Plays Barry Nathan
Take Me Home Tonight
2011
Plays Dr. Sokolov
Europa Report
2013
Plays Lane
Love Happens
2009
Plays Randy Daytona
Balls of Fury
2007
Plays Dr. Dufus (voice)
No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie
2024
Plays Eric
Hellbenders
2013
Plays Zack
School for Scoundrels
2006
Plays Joel Schwartz
In Like Flynn
2018
Plays Frank Conolly
Prompt
2024
Plays Detective Adams
Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger
2025
Plays JJ Samson
Ava's Possessions
2015
Plays Dr. Lance Ying
30 Nights
2018
Director
Plays Warren Allman
Don Peyote
2014
Plays Jack
The Argument
2020
Plays Carter
Scenic Route
2013
Plays Carl
Sex Guaranteed
2017
Plays Dave
Becks
2018
Plays Carmine Marconi
The Marconi Bros
2008
TV Shows
Plays Melvin Pritcher
The Rainmaker
2025
Plays Luke Abrams
The Walking Dead
2010
Plays Marvin Goldberg
The Goldbergs
2013
Plays Kenny Hayden
Man Up!
2011
Plays Francis Ford Coppola
The Offer
2022
Plays Dave Lindsey
Secrets and Lies
2015
Plays Lennie
Eric
2024
Plays Franklin
Hannibal
2013
Plays Glen (voice)
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000
Plays (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Ugly Americans
2010
Plays Nick Zubrovsky
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Father (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
Plays Torrhen Manderly
House of the Dragon
2022
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Juliet & Romeo
Full Filmography
The Rainmaker
Melvin Pritcher · 17 episodes
2025–
TV
Juliet & Romeo
The Apothecary
2025
Film
Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger
Detective Adams
2025
Film
A Complete Unknown
Albert Grossman
2024
Film
No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie
Dr. Dufus (voice)
2024
Film
Prompt
Frank Conolly
2024
Film
Eric
Lennie · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
Spinning Gold
Buck Reingold
2023
Film
House of the Dragon
Torrhen Manderly · 1 episode
2022–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dan Fogler and where are they from?
Dan Fogler is 50 years old, born on October 20, 1976 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dan Fogler?
Dan Fogler is best known for roles in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Kung Fu Panda, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
How many movies has Dan Fogler been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Dan Fogler has appeared in 37 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Dan Fogler's first movie?
The career of Dan Fogler began with Hyper (2002).
What is Dan Fogler's most recent movie or series?
Dan Fogler's most recent release is The Rainmaker, which premiered on August 15, 2025.
What TV shows has Dan Fogler appeared in?
On television, Dan Fogler has appeared in The Walking Dead, House of the Dragon, Hannibal, American Dad!.
Dan Fogler
1976-10-20 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Daniel Kevin Fogler (born October 20, 1976) is an American actor, comedian and writer. He has appeared in films Balls of Fury, Good Luck Chuck, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and has done voice acting for Kung Fu Panda, Horton Hears a Who!, and Mars Needs Moms. He currently stars on The Walking Dead as Luke.
In 2005, Fogler made his Broadway debut as William Barfée in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.