Dan Fogler

Dan Fogler burst onto Broadway with a Tony Award win for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as William Barfée in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, his debut on stage. Born October 20, 1976, in the US, he is an American actor, comedian, and screenwriter. In the late 2000s, he transitioned to film, appearing in Good Luck Chuck, Balls of Fury, Fanboys, Taking Woodstock, and Love Happens. His early-to-mid 2010s work included Take Me Home Tonight, Europa Report, a main role as Kenny Hayden on ABC's Man Up!, and a voice role in the animated Mars Needs Moms. From the late 2010s through early 2020s, Fogler gained international recognition as Jacob Kowalski in the Fantastic Beasts film series (2016–2022). In the 2020s, he has continued acting in Spinning Gold, Juliet & Romeo, and A Complete Unknown, the latter earning him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for his portrayal of Albert Grossman. He also played Francis Ford Coppola in the Paramount+ miniseries The Offer. Beyond acting, Fogler has directed: he made his directorial debut with the horror comedy Hysterical Psycho, which he also wrote, and later directed, wrote, and starred in Don Peyote. As a Libra born in October, Fogler embodies the sign's natural charisma and communication skills, channeled through both comedic timing and character work. His life-path number 8 reflects his drive for material success and recognition, evident in his Tony Award, SAG nomination, and sustained career across theatre, film, and television [enrichments.lifePath].