Dan Fogler (full name Daniel Kevin Fogler) is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer and musician. His creative career began with a performance on the theatrical stage, where he successfully demonstrated his talent in one of the most famous Broadway musicals The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Fogler is well-known to the audience in the universe of films "Fantastic Beasts", where he played the role of Jacob Kowalski.
For the first time on the movie screen, Fogler appeared in the late 90s, starring in several short films. Today, in the creative biography of the actor, there are sixty roles in the movie.
Vogler also acted as screenwriter, producer and director in the projects Hysterical Psychopath and Don Peyote. In addition, Dan is a great musician performing in the 2nd Rate band.
It is worth noting that Vogler takes an active part in voicing animated characters. His voice is spoken by the characters in the animated films: "The Secret of the Red Planet", "Khitron", "Kung Fu Panda", "Robotsyp".
For his work on the stage, the actor was awarded the Tony Award.
early years
The boy was born in the USA in the fall of 1976. His father was a military doctor, and his mother taught English in one of the educational institutions of Brooklyn.
From childhood Dan was attracted by creativity. Already in his school years, he began to actively participate in all productions arranged by students. Later, Vogler entered the theater school, opened at the university, where he began to study dramatic art and acting.
In the process of studying for Dan, the most difficult thing was to learn to dance, because his complexion did not contribute to the rapid development of dance movements. And the appearance at rehearsals in tight tights caused the constant laughter of his friends and fellow students.
Creative career
For the first time on television, Vogler appeared on the Thirty Seconds of Glory program. He went on stage in the image of Al Pacino and perfectly mimicked the famous actor. Then Dan was invited to shoot the video, where he again acted as an actor, parodying famous stars.
The talent of the young artist was talked about in theater circles after his role as Mr. Barfie in one of the famous Broadway musicals. A comedy show about the adventures of six teenagers participating in the spelling competition, with great success, went on stage for several months. For his work in this musical Dan was awarded the highest theater award - "Tony".
In the movie, Vogler began working in the late 90s. At first it was short films and small episodic roles. Only after the release of the picture "Balls of Fury", where Dan received one of the main roles, did he start talking about him in the cinema. Fogler's partner on the set in this film was the famous Christopher Walken.
Vogler’s next work in the movie was a role in the comedy “Good Luck Chuck!”. Two years later, Dan himself was shooting his first picture - "Hysterical Psychopath", acting not only as a director, but also as a screenwriter, producer. The tape was perfectly received by the audience and film critics, in 2009 she opened the film festival held in New York.
Four years later, Vogler had already shot his second movie called Don Peyote. It was a great comedy, where Vogler himself played the main role.
In the future career of the actor, many roles in television projects and feature films, including: "Storming Woodstock", "Good Wife", "The Walking Dead", "Take Me Home", "Be a Man", "Europe", "Scenic Route", "Hannibal, " "Goldbergs, " "Secrets and Lies."
The actor gained immense popularity around the world after the release of the films Fantastic Beasts and Where They Live and Fantastic Beasts: The Crime of Green de Wald, where the famous Vogler played the role of Jacob Kowalski.
