Dan Bakkedahl
Biography
Dan Bakkedahl (born November 18, 1969) is a prominent American actor and improvisational comedian. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Tim Hughes on the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces. Additionally, he portrayed Congressman Roger Furlong in the critically acclaimed HBO series Veep and played Steve Nugent in the FX comedy Legit. Between 2005 and 2007, Bakkedahl served as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart for three seasons, showcasing his comedic talent.
Beyond these notable performances, he has also secured recurring roles in several other television shows. He appears in the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs, contributes to the HBO Max comedy Made for Love, and plays a part in the Netflix series Space Force. His versatile skills in comedic acting and improvisation have established him as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
With a diverse portfolio that spans various genres and platforms, Dan Bakkedahl continues to be an engaging presence on screen, captivating audiences with his unique style and humor.
Filmography
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Sword of Trust
2019 • Kingpin
Observe and Report
2009 • Mark
The Heat (2013)
2013 • Craig
Chu and Blossom
2014 • Principal Cochette
Not Safe for Work
2014
Corporate Animals
2019 • Billy
Hitman: Agent 47
2015 • Sanders
Another Evil
2016 • Joey Lee
Taco Shop
2018 • Nate Holmes
Killing Hasselhoff
2017
The Escort
2015
Wyrm
2019 • Allen
Buddy Games
2019 • Sheldon 'Shelly' Baldinger
Sick Girl (2023)
2023 • Fred Pepper
Action Point
2018 • Knoblach
Made for Love
2021 • Lyle Herringbone
Bust Down
2022 • Horace
Legit
2013 • Steve Nugent
Life in Pieces
2015 • Tim Hughes
Tarantula
2017 • Lucas (voice)
Dinner with the Parents
2024 • Harvey