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Daniel DeSanto | |
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 DeSanto in 2012 | |
| Alma mater | Martingrove Collegiate Institute (1999) Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Daniel DeSanto is a Canadian actor.
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Daniel DeSanto | |
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| DeSanto in 2012 | |
| Alma mater | Martingrove Collegiate Institute (1999) Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Daniel DeSanto is a Canadian actor.
Raised in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke, DeSanto made his acting debut at the age of 8 as the lead protagonist in Brown Bread Sandwiches (a.k.a. La famiglia Buonanotte), a film about Italian immigrants in Toronto written and directed by Carlo Liconti. Prior to his first screen role, DeSanto had been in a juice commercial with Canadian figure skating star Elizabeth Manley, and was an avid hockey player. [1] [2] He later attended Martingrove Collegiate Institute and graduated in 1999.[ citation needed ] After attending MCI, he then attended Ryerson University for Film Studies. [3]
DeSanto is best known for playing Tucker on Are You Afraid of the Dark? , [3] his 2004 role as Jason in Mean Girls , [3] The Assassin in The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day , [4] Matt in The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon , the TV show The Magic School Bus in which he voices Carlos Ramon, and for voicing Ray on the Beyblade [3] series and voicing Blaine on Totally Spies! . [3] DeSanto also provided the voice of Dave in Total Drama Pahkitew Island .
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | La famiglia Buonanotte | Michaelangelo Buonanotte | |
| 1990 | The Freshman | Mall Patron | |
| 1998 | Half Baked | After School Son | |
| 2004 | Mean Girls | Jason | |
| 2009 | Gooby | Crane | |
| 2009 | The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day | Ottilio Panza | |
| 2011 | Breakaway | Churchnick | |
| 2011 | Havana 57 | Officer Lino | |
| 2014 | Dr. Cabbie | Robin Gilbert | |
| 2017 | The Meaning of Life | Carlo | |
| 2018 | Little Italy | Anthony |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | Eric's World | Horace | TV series |
| 1990 | My Secret Identity | Young Kirk | Episode: "Seems Like Only Yesterday" |
| 1991 | Power Pack | Eddie | TV movie |
| 1991 | The Kids in the Hall | John Son | Episode: "2.19" Episode: "3.3" |
| 1991 | The Return of Elliot Ness | Newsboy #2 | TV movie |
| 1991 | Street Legal | Paley Children | Episode: "Too Many Cooks" |
| 1993 | Gregory K | Jeremiah Kingsley | TV movie |
| 1993 | Tales from the Cryptkeeper | Dwight (voice) | Episode: "While the Cat's Away" |
| 1993 | The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon | Matt | TV series |
| 1994 | Due South | Jerry | Episodes: "Chicago Holiday: Part 1" and "Chicago Holiday: Part 2" |
| 1994–1996, 1999–2000 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Tucker | 65 episodes |
| 1994–1997 | The Magic School Bus | Carlos Ramon (voice) | 52 episodes |
| 1995 | Prince for a Day | Carlo | TV movie |
| 1995 | Goosebumps | Gabe | Episode: "Return of the Mummy" |
| 1996–1998 | Stickin' Around | William (voice) | 39 episodes |
| 1997 | The Don's Analyst | Young Vincent | TV movie |
| 1998–1999 | The Famous Jett Jackson | Hall Beale Jr. | 3 episodes |
| 1998–1999 | Mythic Warriors | Iolas (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Rescue Heroes | Carter (voice) | Episode: "1.27" |
| 1999-2003 | Monster by Mistake | Billy Castleman (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2000 | Wind at My Back | Boy #1 | Episode: "Coming of Age" |
| 2000 | Phantom of the Megaplex | Zeke | TV movie |
| 2001–2004 | Braceface | Brock Leighton | Main Role |
| 2001–2009 | Arthur | Alberto Molina | 4 episodes |
| 2002–2005 | Beyblade | Ray Kon | Main Role |
| 2003 | Moville Mysteries | Dominic Esquito (voice) | Episode: "The Night and Day and Night of the Hunter" |
| 2004 | Beyblade: Fierce Battle | Ray (voice) | Video |
| 2004–2005 | Da Boom Crew | Additional voice | |
| 2005 | Time Warp Trio | Temujin (voice) | Episode: "You Can't, but Genghis Khan" |
| 2006, 2008, 2010 | Totally Spies! | Blaine (voice) | 6 episodes |
| 2008 | The Border | Rene Colone | Episode: "Normalizing Relations" |
| 2008 | XIII | T.A. | TV miniseries |
| 2009 | Being Erica | Lance | Episode: "What I Am Is What I Am" |
| 2009 | Deadliest Sea | Greenhorn | TV movie |
| 2009 | Aaron Stone | Harrison | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures | Steven Dizon | Episode: "Code Clock" |
| 2010 | The Dating Guy | Whitebread (voice) | Episode: "20,000 VJs Under the Sea" |
| 2011 | Mudpit | T.L. | Episode: "First Temptation of Mudpit" |
| 2011 | Combat Hospital | Major Glad Marin | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Whiskey Business | Joey Pipes | TV movie |
| 2012 | Republic of Doyle | Marco | Episode: "Con, Steal, Love" |
| 2012 | Rookie Blue | Paul Salenko | Episode: "Girls' Night Out" |
| 2013 | Lost Girl | Aussie | Episode: "SubterrFaenean" |
| 2014 | Total Drama Pahkitew Island | Dave | 10 episodes |
| 2015 | Charming Christmas | Vince | TV movie |
| 2016 | Murdoch Mysteries | Alan Driscoll | Episode: "A Case of the Yips" |
| 2016–2018 | PAW Patrol | Daring Danny X (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2017 | Preshift | Casting director | Episode: "Re-writes" |
| 2017 | Man Seeking Woman | Mr. Martinez | Episode: "Bagel" |
| 2017 | The Indian Detective | Todd Johnson | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Dot. | Rick/Ro-Bo-BQ (voice) | Episode: "Dot's Birthday Wishlist" |
| 2018 | Wholesome Foods I Love You... Is That OK? | Marko | Lead role |
| 2018 | Imposters | Office Manager | Episode: "Fillion Bollar King" |
| 2020 | Mayday | Captain | Episode: "Impossible Pitch" |
| 2022 | Workin' Moms | Reggie | 2 episodes |
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