10 Facts About Dan Bucatinsky

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Daniel Bucatinsky is an American actor, writer and producer, best known for his role as James Novak in the Shonda Rhimes drama series Scandal, for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2013.

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In 2014, Bucatinsky starred on NBC's Marry Me, as well as the revived HBO series The Comeback, which he executive produced.

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Dan Bucatinsky was born in New York City, to Argentine Jewish parents, Julio and Myriam.

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Dan Bucatinsky is a graduate of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.

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Dan Bucatinsky was the writer, producer and star of the 2001 romantic comedy All Over the Guy.

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Dan Bucatinsky executive produced and acted in the 2005 HBO series The Comeback along with his producing partner, actress Lisa Kudrow.

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Dan Bucatinsky had a recurring role as a journalist and husband of the President's Chief of Staff on the ABC drama series, Scandal, for which he won the 2013 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

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From 2014 to 2015, Dan Bucatinsky co-starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom Marry Me, where he and Tim Meadows play "The Kevins", the gay dads of Annie who are both named Kevin.

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Dan Bucatinsky started out as a recurring guest star, but was promoted to series regular midway through the series.

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Dan Bucatinsky met his future husband, screenwriter Don Roos, in 1992 when Roos invited him to be his date at the premiere of Love Field.