Don Lake
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1956-11-26
    • Born Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Also Known As:

    Donald Lake

Don Lake

Donald "Don" Lake is a highly versatile Canadian-American actor, writer, and producer, born on November 26, 1956, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His career spans several decades, encompassing a wide range of comedic and dramatic roles in both film and television. Lake is a notable alumnus of The Second City, a renowned improvisational comedy troupe, which helped hone his comedic timing and improvisational skills. He is particularly recognized for his frequent collaborations with director Christopher Guest in mockumentary films like "Best in Show," "A Mighty Wind," and "For Your Consideration," where his ability to create memorable, quirky characters shines. Lake also has a close working relationship with actress and writer Bonnie Hunt, with whom he has co-written and produced projects like "Life with Bonnie" and "Return to Me." His extensive acting credits include roles in popular films such as "Police Academy," "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "Hot Shots!", "Dumb and Dumber To," and the voice of Stu Hopps, Judy's father, in Disney's "Zootopia" and "Zootopia+." On television, he's been seen in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Modern Family," "NCIS," and most recently, as Brad Gregory in the Netflix series "Space Force," and Bert in the "Ted" prequel series. Don Lake continues to be a respected figure in the entertainment industry, known for his consistent performances and comedic talent.

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