Dan Cortese

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Dan Cortese (born September 14 1967 in Sewickley, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American actor.

Cortese first came to prominence as host of MTV Sports from 1992 to 1997. He has had starring roles in the 1993 remake of Route 66, Traps, Melrose Place, The Single Guy, Veronica's Closet(in which he played "Perry" for three seasons), Rock Me Baby, and Ball & Chain. Cortese appeared in the NBC television series Seinfeld, where he played Elaine's ultra-cool, vapid, good-looking boyfriend. In the episode, he was dubbed a "mimbo" (a male bimbo). He was also featured in the WB television series What I Like About You in a recurring role as Vic, Val's husband, and in several episodes of 8 Simple Rules, playing Bridget's tennis coach.

Prior to becoming an actor, he was a walk-on member of the University of North Carolina football team. His freshman year he traveled with the team to the Aloha Bowl. He graduated with a B.A. in Broadcasting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Cortese stands 5'11" tall (1.80 m).

[edit] "Dan Dan: The Whopper Man"

During "Your Way, Right Away" campaign at Burger King during the 1990s, Burger King hired Dan Cortese as their official spokesperson. Cortese would often be seen visiting with Burger King customers and getting them flame grilled whoppers, customized to their liking. He would also been seen hanging out in the back, grilling burgers with Burger King workers. He was then given the nickname of "Dan Dan: The Whopper Man" in the commercials.