Hugh Dane
Known for
In television, Hugh Dane is a familiar actor familiar to anyone who follows series television. 'Bridesmaids' is a second title worth naming. The working life has been shared between series and features. The part in 'The Office' ran to 22 episodes, under the name Hank Tate.
Hugh Dane
7 Movies · 19 Series
In television, Hugh Dane is a familiar actor familiar to anyone who follows series television. 'Bridesmaids' is a second title worth naming. The working life has been shared between series and features. The part in 'The Office' ran to 22 episodes, under the name Hank Tate.
TV Shows
Plays Hank Tate
The Office
2005
Plays Fred
Roc
1991
Plays Fred Lomax Jr.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Plays Coach
Boy Meets World
1993
Plays Police Officer #1
The Mayor
2017
Plays Uncle Pete
The Carmichael Show
2015
Plays Phil
Girl Meets World
2014
Plays Old Customer
New Girl
2011
Plays Bus Passenger
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Sgt. Lane
Monk
2002
Plays Horrible-Looking Giant #2 (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Plays Jim
Friends
1994
Plays Older Black Man
Commander in Chief
2005
Plays Mailman
Hart of Dixie
2011
Plays Calvin
Black Monday
2019
Plays Wino
Everybody Hates Chris
2005
Plays Xavier
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Plays Walter
Sister, Sister
1994
Plays Elmo
Martin
1992
Latest Trailers
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Bridesmaids
Full Filmography
Black Monday
Calvin · 1 episode
2019–
TV
The Mayor
Police Officer #1 · 1 episode
2017–
TV
The Carmichael Show
Uncle Pete · 1 episode
2015–
TV
Girl Meets World
Phil · 1 episode
2014–
TV
Hart of Dixie
Mailman · 1 episode
2011–
TV
New Girl
Old Customer · 1 episode
2011–
TV
Bridesmaids
Annie's Mistaken Fella
2011
Film
Little Fockers
Doctor
2010
Film
For Heaven's Sake
Dr. Lowe
2008
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hugh Dane still alive?
Hugh Dane passed away on May 16, 2018 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Hugh Dane?
Hugh Dane is best known for roles in Bridesmaids, Little Fockers, Joy Ride.
How many movies has Hugh Dane been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1991), Hugh Dane has appeared in 7 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Hugh Dane's first movie?
The career of Hugh Dane began with Ricochet (1991).
What is Hugh Dane's most recent movie or series?
Hugh Dane's most recent release is Black Monday, which premiered on January 20, 2019.
What TV shows has Hugh Dane appeared in?
On television, Hugh Dane has appeared in Friends, The Office, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, New Girl.
Hugh Dane
1942-10-21 · Pheonix, Arizona, USA
Hugh Dane was an American character actor. He is best known for playing Hank the security guard on the television sitcom The Office from 2005 to 2013.
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 prison guard 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 ("The One With The Baby On The Bus"), Sister, Sister, Monk and Girl Meets World.
Dane received his most recognition for his role as Hank, the head of security, in The Office.[1] He also starred in Netflix's Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp as a judge.
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.
Dane died on May 16, 2018, at the age of 75 from pancreatic cancer.